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TDCL 51- Time to Fight PBP Commentary |
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 New Tall Guy (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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113 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bart Meesters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meesters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Meesters is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Guy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meesters is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Guy is trying to improve his position.
Meesters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Guy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meesters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meesters slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Meesters.
Meesters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meesters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Meesters escapes and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guy is trying to control Meesters's posture but Meesters avoids it.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Guy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meesters's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meesters content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meesters seems to be looking for submissions.
Meesters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Meesters.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guy enables Meesters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meesters forces his way into half guard.
Meesters trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to improve his position but Meesters is controlling well.
Meesters trying to control the pace.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meesters controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Meesters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy is trying to stand up here but Meesters is controlling him well.
Guy wants to sweep but Meesters has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here as Meesters stalls from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guy misses with a takedown attempt
and Meesters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meesters in particular looking to stall.
Bart Meesters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy wants to improve his position but Meesters is controlling well.
Meesters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guy gets back to full guard.
Meesters sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Meesters.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Meesters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guy's guard.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meesters controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Meesters tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Meesters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Meesters.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meesters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guy's guard.
Bart Meesters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Tall Guy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
Meesters is stalling in the full guard.
Meesters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Bart Meesters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meesters counters with a single leg into guard. Guy didn't expect that.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meesters is controlling him.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Meesters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Meesters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bart Meesters has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meesters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guy wants to improve his position but Meesters is controlling well.
Well, if Meesters 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.
Meesters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meesters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meesters controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meesters content just to control the position here.
Guy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters dominated that second round.
That's time! Meesters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meesters counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guy!
Meesters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Meesters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Meesters.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy has his takedown stuffed
and Meesters counters with a shoot takedown. Guy fights it but they end up in guard.
Bart Meesters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Tall Guy.
Guy wants to sweep here but Meesters controlling him for the moment.
Meesters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meesters won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meesters controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meesters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Meesters.
Meesters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guy is trying to defend but Meesters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesters is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters passes to full mount!
Meesters prevents Guy from getting the reversal.
Meesters looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bart Meesters just wasn't active enough.
Guy has his takedown stuffed
and Meesters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meesters is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Guy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Meesters is looking to defend but Guy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Meesters! Guy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Meesters taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). New Tall Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byson Baylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: icky thump. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byson Baylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Baylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baylor breaks from the clinch.
Baylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baylor is looking for a sweep.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baylor is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Baylor is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baylor wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Baylor get back to his feet.
Baylor looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Baylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baylor works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Baylor is controlling him.
Baylor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baylor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baylor is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Baylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Baylor's attempts to control the action.
Baylor with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baylor avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Baylor has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baylor working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Baylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Baylor is keeping the position.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Baylor's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones works over Baylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is posturing up here but Baylor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Baylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byson Baylor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Paulson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Born!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Born rushes Paulson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paulson can't get the takedown.
Born is trying to break free.
Paulson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulson controlling the action here for a moment.
Born pulls Paulson into guard.
Born looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulson is one step ahead there.
Born avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulson is looking to stand up but Born won't let him.
Born throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson wants to stand and escape but instead Born has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Paulson keeping moving, preventing Born from controlling successfully.
Born passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paulson is looking to regain half guard here but Born keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Born seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Paulson is pushing Born's head away, looking to escape. Born manages to hold on to the position though.
Born trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Born gets to mount! Paulson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born controlling his opponent.
Paulson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulson tries to get out of the position.
Paulson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Born.
Paulson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Born is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Born!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Born!
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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). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vittorino Merlino!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merlino wants it to stay on the feet.
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.
Horrible takedown by Merlino or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzmagic which made him look bad.
Merlino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merlino is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzmagic is defending well.
Merlino passes the guard and advances to mount!
Merlino jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fitzmagic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fitzmagic and Merlino has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Merlino goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fitzmagic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merlino but great work by Fitzmagic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merlino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Merlino is trying to control Fitzmagic's posture but Fitzmagic avoids it.
Merlino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Merlino is looking to improve his position.
Fitzmagic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlino keeps working.
Fitzmagic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merlino!
Merlino is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Merlino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merlino tries to get to full guard but Fitzmagic has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlino is pressing down on Fitzmagic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fitzmagic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlino is looking to improve his position.
Merlino gets full guard.
Merlino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlino keeping moving, preventing Fitzmagic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Merlino keeping moving, preventing Fitzmagic from controlling successfully.
Merlino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzmagic manages to get himself to full guard.
Fitzmagic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merlino is controlling him.
Fitzmagic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzmagic, not yet.
Merlino advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlino looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merlino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitzmagic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitzmagic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merlino is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittorino Merlino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Merlino misses with a takedown
and Fitzmagic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Merlino's guard.
Fitzmagic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlino being controlled here, momentarily.
Merlino wants to sweep here but Fitzmagic controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fitzmagic is stalling in the full guard.
Ryan Fitzmagic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Merlino dives in and grabs Fitzmagic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic pushes down on Merlino's head and hops out.
Vittorino Merlino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch
and Merlino counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzmagic didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino pushes down on Fitzmagic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merlino is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Fitzmagic has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Merlino is in a lot of trouble! Fitzmagic is straining to finish and he's done it! Merlino taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Fitzmagic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Final Fight Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart. Fight Guy has chosen Adagio For Strings by DJ Tiesto as his entrance music. Final Fight Guy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Final Fight Guy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fight Guy.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fight Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fight Guy defends well.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Fight Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fight Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Guy tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fight Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fight Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fight Guy defends it easily.
Gracie has his foot on Fight Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie has his foot on Fight Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie working for a triangle but Fight Guy defends it easily.
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!
Gracie has his foot on Fight Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fight Guy wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fight Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fight Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fight Guy defends it easily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Fight Guy pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fight Guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fight Guy has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fight Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fight Guy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Fight Guy saw that one coming.
Fight Guy avoids the body shot from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated 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.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Fight Guy moves away and avoids it.
Fight Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fight Guy manages to avoid it.
Fight Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fight Guy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Fight Guy throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fight Guy.
Fight Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Fight Guy thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Fight Guy sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fight Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Fight Guy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fight Guy prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Fight Guy defends.
Fight Guy regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Fight Guy gets full guard.
Fight Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Fight Guy blocks nicely.
Fight Guy keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fight Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fight Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Fight Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight Guy pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Fight Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie 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.
Fight Guy keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Guy has wrist control.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Guy has wrist control.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Guy has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Guy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Guy has wrist control.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Fight Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Fight Guy!
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fight Guy defends it easily.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fight Guy is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Fight Guy from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fight Guy misses with the combination.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fight Guy.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fight Guy doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fight Guy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie throws the left hand but Fight Guy avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Fight Guy. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Fight Guy counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie moves forwards but Fight Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fight Guy can do to turn this around?
Fight Guy misses with a head kick.
Fight Guy ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Fight Guy moves away and avoids it.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Fight Guy knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Fight Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Fight Guy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie forces Fight Guy back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie tries to break free but Fight Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fight Guy's efforts to push away.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie jumps guard but Fight Guy stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Fight Guy controls the action.
Fight Guy blocking some punches.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Fight Guy is controlling him.
Fight Guy blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie prevents Fight Guy from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie is trying to push Fight Guy away but Fight Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Fight Guy is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Fight Guy can't break the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Fight Guy avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Fight Guy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fight Guy backwards.
Fight Guy is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie tries to work over Fight Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fight Guy throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Final Fight Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a jab when Fight Guy was well out of range.
Fight Guy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fight Guy 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.
Fight Guy staying out of range there.
Fight Guy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fight Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fight Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fight Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Fight Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie has Fight Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fight Guy ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fight Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Fight Guy throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Fight Guy looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Fight Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fight Guy is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Fight Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fight Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fight Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fight Guy.
Fight Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie keeps control of Fight Guy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fight Guy blocking some punches.
Fight Guy is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie jumps guard but Fight Guy stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fight Guy's elbow.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Fight Guy can't break the clinch.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Fight Guy controls the action.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fight Guy manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fight Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fight Guy looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fight Guy on the side of the head.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Fight Guy.
Fight Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fight Guy misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook. Fight Guy ducked under it nicely.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fight Guy tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fight Guy to the ground. Fight Guy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fight Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
letting Fight Guy counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Fight Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fight Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fight Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Fight Guy.
A head kick misses from Fight Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight Guy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Fight Guy.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Fight Guy misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Fight Guy scores with a head kick.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fight Guy can pounce on him.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Fight Guy connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Fight Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Fight Guy's head but Fight Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fight Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fight Guy scores with a nice body kick.
Fight Guy defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fight Guy.
Gracie darts in and clinches Fight Guy up against the cage.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fight Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fight Guy throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Fight Guy sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Fight Guy.
Fight Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Fight Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Fight Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fight Guy moves away.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
letting Fight Guy counter with a right hand.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fight Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Fight Guy's shoulder, as Fight Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Fight Guy throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Fight Guy throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Fight Guy throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fight Guy.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fight Guy in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fight Guy.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Fight Guy counters with a thumping low kick.
Fight Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fight Guy misses with a low kick.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fight Guy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Fight Guy.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fight Guy, right into the meat.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Fight Guy.
Gracie digs a good hook to Fight Guy's body.
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Fight Guy catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Fight Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fight Guy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fight Guy throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Fight Guy moved out of range.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fight Guy looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Fight Guy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fight Guy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fight Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Fight Guy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Fight Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but Fight Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Fight Guy.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fight Guy slips under a jab.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Fight Guy.
Final Fight Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fight Guy.
That kick from Fight Guy tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fight Guy blocks a jab.
Fight Guy slips under a jab.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Fight Guy slips under a jab from Gracie.
Fight Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Fight Guy which made him look bad.
Fight Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Fight Guy looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fight Guy as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Gracie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fight Guy - that will leave a mark!
Fight Guy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fight Guy misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a hook but Fight Guy avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Fight Guy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Fight Guy throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Fight Guy cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fight Guy needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Final Fight Guy.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Budiman Prang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and António Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen It's a kind of magic by Queen as his entrance music. António Maia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Budiman Prang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, António Maia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prang connects with a body shot that sends Maia's belly button to the back.
Prang throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Prang throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Prang misses with a double jab.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
Maia takes a swing at Prang's ribcage but misses.
Prang looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Prang clobbers Maia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prang tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prang throws a good cross that connects.
Prang throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Prang lands.
Prang throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Prang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Prang is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Prang is retaining full guard.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Prang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by António Maia.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prang finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Prang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prang looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prang avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Prang does no damage.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia lands a really nice looking cross but Prang seems unphased.
Prang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prang.
Prang keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Prang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prang.
Maia takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prang connects with a nice looking jab.
Budiman Prang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Prang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prang throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Prang.
Prang tries to land a front kick but Maia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maia slips under a jab.
Prang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Prang looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prang.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prang was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Budiman Prang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of António Maia.
Prang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prang to the ground. Maia is now in Prang's guard.
Prang keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia won't allow Prang to get back to his feet.
Maia is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prang throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
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 Budiman Prang will probably get the nod.
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.
Prang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prang rather than just go for the knockout.
Prang throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
Prang slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prang throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Prang misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maia looks for a takedown but Prang sprawls well.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Budiman Prang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of António Maia.
Prang throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it.
Maia misses with an uppercut. Prang saw that one coming.
Prang takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Budiman Prang is winning the standup battle so far.
Prang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throws a jab when Prang was well out of range.
A punch combination from Prang misses.
Prang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prang swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Prang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Prang scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
A punch combination from Prang misses.
Some wild striking there from Prang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Prang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prang throws a body kick that misses.
Prang misses with a straight right.
Maia wants to clinch.
Prang throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prang.
Budiman Prang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia staying out of range there.
Prang takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Prang misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prang jabs at Maia's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Prang which made him look bad.
Prang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Prang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prang.
Prang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prang looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Prang lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a straight right.
Prang lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Prang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Prang misses
and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prang's guard.
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!
Maia won't allow Prang to get back to his feet.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prang misses with a body shot.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budiman Prang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maia throws a jab but it's blocked by Prang.
Prang looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Prang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maia.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prang lands a body shot.
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into Prang's guard.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Prang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Prang is retaining full guard.
Prang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Prang wants to stand and escape but Maia is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prang can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
Maia is pressing down on Prang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prang is holding on for now.
Prang pushes Maia off looking to stand but Maia dives back in and keeps control.
Prang is not content to let Maia control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Prang thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Prang.
Prang moves out of range of the strikes.
Maia looks to land a right hand but Prang moved out of range.
Maia dives in and scores a takedown into Prang's guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Prang keeps moving.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Prang is retaining full guard.
Prang wants to stand up but Maia is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maia is controlling the pace.
Maia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prang because Maia loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prang hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
António Maia really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Prang slips a jab and a cross from Maia.
Prang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Prang.
Prang misses with a wild body shot.
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into Prang's guard.
Prang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Prang misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Prang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prang is trying to defend but Maia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia wants to free his trapped foot but Prang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prang misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prang looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prang defends it nicely.
Maia moves out of range of the strikes.
Prang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prang.
Prang clobbers Maia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Maia avoids the body shot from Prang.
A combination from Prang does no damage.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Prang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Prang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prang.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Prang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prang misses with a wild body shot.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Prang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia shoots for a takedown but Prang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Budiman Prang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of António Maia.
Prang looks to land a combination. Maia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Prang misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
Maia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prang misses with a looping right.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Prang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prang misses with a hook.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Prang.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prang.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Prang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prang misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Maia misses with a two punch combination.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Prang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but António Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Prang slips a straight right by Maia.
Prang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prang.
Maia tries to clinch but Prang is having none of it.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prang throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Prang.
Maia slips under a jab from Prang.
Prang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prang wants it to stay on the feet.
Prang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia dives in and grabs Prang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prang pushes down on Maia's head and hops out.
Maia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Some wild striking there from Maia.
A jab lands there for Prang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prang throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Prang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prang looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Prang tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Budiman Prang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of António Maia.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Prang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prang throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Prang sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prang.
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prang's waist but Prang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Prang lands a slapping body shot.
Prang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prang misses the shot to the body.
Maia moves away from the strike by Prang.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Prang cracks Maia with an open hand slap.
Prang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maia scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Prang misses.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Prang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prang tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
Prang misses with a looping right.
Prang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Prang as he connects with a hook.
Prang misses with a body shot.
Prang looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Maia throws out a powerful jab.
Prang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prang lands with a good body shot.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Prang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prang thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
A slow jab from Prang misses its intended target.
Maia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prang.
Maia swings for the body but Prang moves out of range.
Prang just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prang circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prang.
Maia blocks a jab.
Prang keeps the fight on the outside.
Prang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prang.
Maia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Prang misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia scores with a decent looking hook.
Maia wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prang throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Budiman Prang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budiman Prang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sypher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tylon Shinoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tylon Shinoda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Sypher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tylon Shinoda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sypher as Shinoda shoots in.
Shinoda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sypher throws the kick towards the body but Shinoda avoids it.
Sypher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinoda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sypher as he avoids it easily.
Shinoda digs a good hook to Sypher's body.
Shinoda lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinoda looks to land a combination but Sypher avoids it well.
Sypher is looking to clinch.
Shinoda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sypher is just out of range.
Shinoda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sypher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shinoda won't be happy with that.
Daniel Sypher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tylon Shinoda.
Sypher is breathing heavily.
Shinoda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shinoda is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Shinoda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sypher working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shinoda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shinoda is trying to stand.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shinoda is trying to stand but he's just given Sypher his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher looking for the choke but no joy.
Sypher has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinoda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sypher just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sypher'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.
Sypher wants to control but Shinoda is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda trying to get back to his feet but Sypher is in full control for now.
Sypher trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shinoda doesn't escape.
Sypher is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shinoda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sypher looking for the choke but no joy.
Sypher has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinoda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sypher is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shinoda looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher controls the action.
Sypher working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 Daniel Sypher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sypher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shinoda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sypher moves into the clinch.
Sypher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sypher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sypher with a jab.
Sypher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel Sypher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinoda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shinoda.
Shinoda slaps away a takedown attempt from Sypher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Shinoda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sypher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shinoda is trying to defend but Sypher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shinoda is breathing heavily.
Sypher controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sypher is working away from the top position though.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet.
Sypher is taking a breather. Shinoda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinoda trying to get back to full guard but Sypher takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shinoda is trying to escape the mount.
Sypher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sypher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shinoda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sypher controlling the position easily from mount.
Shinoda is looking to improve his position but Sypher isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sypher working Shinoda over with strikes here.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sypher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sypher controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shinoda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shinoda flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sypher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shinoda is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sypher get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinoda is pushing Sypher's head away, looking to escape. Sypher manages to hold on to the position though.
Sypher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher dominated that second round.
That's time! Sypher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sypher throws the kick towards the body but Shinoda avoids it.
Sypher leaves Shinoda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sypher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sypher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sypher trying to control but Shinoda is working from the bottom.
Sypher controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Sypher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shinoda swings for the body but Sypher moves out of range.
Shinoda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinoda misses with a body punch
and Sypher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sypher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shinoda after a bit of a struggle.
Sypher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinoda throws a nice looking combination but Sypher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinoda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shinoda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shinoda scores with a one two! Sypher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shinoda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sypher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Shinoda does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda misses the shot to the body.
Sypher gets a double leg takedown into Shinoda's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sypher is in close to Shinoda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sypher pushes down on Shinoda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shinoda is in trouble now - Sypher has advanced to mount!
Sypher controlling his opponent.
Shinoda is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher with shots to the head and body - Shinoda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sypher controlling from the full mount.
Shinoda is desperately trying to improve his position but Sypher has a good base and remains in mount.
Sypher controlling the position easily from mount.
Daniel Sypher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sypher with the ground and pound from mount.
Shinoda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sypher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinoda tries to buck Sypher off but he can't manage it.
Sypher unloading with bombs!
Sypher unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher breaks from Shinoda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sypher controlling his opponent.
Sypher with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sypher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sypher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sypher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinoda can do to turn this around?
Shinoda is looking to stand back up but Sypher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shinoda.
Sypher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet.
Shinoda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Sypher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some wild striking there from Shinoda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher shoots in and gets a takedown into Shinoda's guard.
Sypher won't allow Shinoda to get back to his feet.
Sypher 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.
Sypher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sypher stands up and waves to Shinoda to follow him.
Shinoda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sypher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sypher pulls guard effortlessly.
Sypher has his foot on Shinoda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinoda works his way back into a safe position though.
Shinoda looking to sit in guard and control but Sypher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Sypher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher instigates a clinch.
Sypher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet but Sypher passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sypher decides to stand up.
Sypher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shinoda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sypher is in Shinoda's guard.
Sypher chips away with some ground and pound.
Sypher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sypher in particular looking to stall.
Shinoda scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sypher manages to mount him!
Shinoda wants to hold on but Sypher pushes him away.
Shinoda is trying to stand.
Sypher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shinoda is surviving well by controlling Sypher's body position as best he can.
Sypher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sypher avoids the attempt from Shinoda to control.
Sypher looking to finish Shinoda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shinoda!
Sypher controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinoda wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher had his way with Tylon Shinoda in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shinoda misses the shot to the body.
Shinoda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sypher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shinoda's guard.
Shinoda wants to stand but Sypher is controlling the position.
Shinoda is looking to sweep but instead, Sypher has passed into half guard.
Sypher working Shinoda over with strikes.
Shinoda wants to get back to full guard but Sypher has mounted him!
Shinoda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sypher controlling the pace for now.
Shinoda is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher controlling his opponent.
Sypher has control of Shinoda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shinoda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sypher landing strikes from the mount.
Sypher content just to control the position here.
Sypher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shinoda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher stands up and beckons Shinoda to his feet.
Sypher misses with a kick to the body.
Shinoda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shinoda stuns Sypher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sypher gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinoda is trying to get back to half guard.
Shinoda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shinoda tries to hold on but Sypher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sypher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sypher controlling the pace for now.
Sypher unloading with bombs!
Sypher looking to control but Shinoda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sypher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda wants to control but Sypher is having none of it.
Sypher stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sypher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinoda.
Nice takedown defense from Sypher. No joy for Shinoda on that attempt.
Sypher closes the distance and clinches.
Tylon Shinoda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sypher drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinoda won't allow Sypher to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shinoda rolls with it to try and escape but Sypher cranks on the arm and Shinoda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sypher!
Daniel Sypher tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tate Thai Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard or Go Home. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ice Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tate Thai Guy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Man misses.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thai Guy's head.
Man tests Thai Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thai Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Thai Guy slows down the pace here.
Man blocks an elbow strike.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Come on Thai Guy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Thai Guy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Man can't break the clinch.
Thai Guy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
Man sizes up Thai Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thai Guy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thai Guy blocks a jab.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thai Guy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thai Guy keeps Man at a distance using the push kick.
Thai Guy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai Guy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thai Guy moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai Guy taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai Guy throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man throws a right hand that Thai Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai Guy also avoids with ease.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai Guy manages to avoid it.
Ice Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai Guy slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thai Guy connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai Guy moves away.
Thai Guy moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai Guy stalling against the cage.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thai Guy blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tate Thai Guy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man dips to his left and cracks Thai Guy with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai Guy.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man misses with a looping right.
Thai Guy clinches.
Thai Guy has Man pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai Guy looking to slow down the pace here.
Man blocks an elbow strike.
Thai Guy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thai Guy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai Guy controlling the action here for a moment.
Thai Guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai Guy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man tries to break free but Thai Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Thai Guy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man looks to land a combination but Thai Guy avoids it well.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Thai Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man gets tackled into the cage by Thai Guy. Thai Guy maintains the clinch.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Thai Guy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai Guy lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai Guy moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy misses with a body kick.
Ice Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man misses with an uppercut. Thai Guy saw that one coming.
Man misses with a low kick.
Thai Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Thai Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thai Guy tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Thai Guy.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai Guy tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Thai Guy tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Man 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tate Thai Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ice Man'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.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man lands with a hook. Thai Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Thai Guy saw it coming and moves away.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai Guy is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Thai Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man 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 Thai Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai Guy. Thai Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Thai Guy tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man 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 Thai Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thai Guy has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy leaning against his opponent.
Thai Guy keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thai Guy just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Thai Guy.
Thai Guy lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Thai Guy stalling in the clinch.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it misses.
Man is trying to pull guard but Thai Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Thai Guy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai Guy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ice Man's cut is getting worse.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai Guy has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man avoids the elbow strike from Thai Guy, against the cage.
Thai Guy lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Thai Guy to work.
Thai Guy is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai Guy has his back to the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai Guy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Man is trying to break free.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai Guy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Ice Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thai Guy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with the head strike.
Thai Guy just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
Thai Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Thai Guy's knee but Thai Guy avoids it well.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Thai Guy rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai Guy has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man misses with some punches.
Thai Guy is trying to maintain a safe position but Man gets an underhook and turns Thai Guy into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thai Guy 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.
Thai Guy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy throws an elbow that misses.
Man tries to circle away but Thai Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Thai Guy lands a damaging elbow.
Tate Thai Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thai Guy slowing the pace effectively.
Thai Guy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thai Guy throws an elbow that misses.
Thai Guy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai Guy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Thai Guy has double underhooks.
Thai Guy looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Thai Guy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Man'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.
Man throws a jab when Thai Guy was well out of range.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Thai Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai Guy.
Tate Thai Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thai Guy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thai Guy dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoids the head kick by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Thai Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man looks to land a combination but Thai Guy avoids it well.
Thai Guy throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man cracks Thai Guy with an open hand slap.
Man throws a hook but Thai Guy avoids it easily.
Thai Guy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man throws a leg kick
and Thai Guy counters by moving into the clinch.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Thai Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Thai Guy taking a breather.
Thai Guy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thai Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Man dodges an elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Man looking for a takedown.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man letting Thai Guy take a breather here.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Man tries to break free but Thai Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Thai Guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Thai Guy tries to stall but Man uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Man tries to break the clinch but Thai Guy is controlling the position.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thai Guy pushes off an throws an elbow but Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Thai Guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai Guy throws an elbow but misses.
Man dodges an elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Thai Guy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thai Guy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Thai Guy lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Ice Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thai Guy slowing the pace effectively.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thai Guy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thai Guy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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!
Man is trying to push Thai Guy away but Thai Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tate Thai Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ice Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thai Guy moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Thai Guy taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
Thai Guy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Thai Guy is trying to maintain a safe position but Man gets an underhook and turns Thai Guy into the cage.
Thai Guy has Man pushed against the cage.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Thai Guy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Thai Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Thai Guy has double underhooks.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Thai Guy has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Thai Guy stalls.
Thai Guy pushes off an throws an elbow but Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai Guy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Man tries to break the clinch but Thai Guy is controlling the position.
Thai Guy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ice Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tate Thai Guy!
Tate Thai Guy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brute for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilimanjaro's choice of entrance music: Would You Go To Bed With Me - Touch And Go . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown but Coleman Jr shows good takedown defense.
Coleman Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kilimanjaro moves into full guard.
Kilimanjaro is pulling down on Coleman Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilimanjaro working a defensive guard here.
Coleman Jr cracks Kilimanjaro with a solid left hand.
Kilimanjaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilimanjaro keeping full guard, as Coleman Jr tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries to strike from the bottom.
Coleman Jr stands up over Kilimanjaro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilimanjaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Kilimanjaro is working from the bottom.
Kilimanjaro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilimanjaro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kilimanjaro is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown but Coleman Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Kilimanjaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleman Jr misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilimanjaro lands a head kick. Coleman Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman Jr as he avoids it easily.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilimanjaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown but Coleman Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown but Kilimanjaro sprawls well.
Kilimanjaro wants to clinch up but Coleman Jr keeps it at a distance.
Coleman Jr blocks a jab.
Kilimanjaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kilimanjaro fails with the takedown.
Coleman Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kilimanjaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Kilimanjaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Kilimanjaro keeps moving.
Coleman Jr cracks Kilimanjaro with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro looking to control.
Kilimanjaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Kilimanjaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kilimanjaro misses with a head kick.
Kilimanjaro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coleman Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coleman Jr struggling a bit here.
Kilimanjaro stands up.
Kilimanjaro throws a jab when Coleman Jr was well out of range.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch there but Coleman Jr circles away.
A head kick misses from Kilimanjaro.
Coleman Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilimanjaro circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coleman Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilimanjaro is looking to improve his position.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman Jr is thwarting Kilimanjaro's attempts to control the position.
Kilimanjaro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro clinches with his opponent.
Kilimanjaro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coleman Jr can't fight it off and eventually Kilimanjaro manages to take the fight to the floor. Coleman Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilimanjaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilimanjaro lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Coleman Jr keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr keeping moving, preventing Kilimanjaro from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Coleman Jr keeping moving, preventing Kilimanjaro from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hector Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman Jr throws out the jab.
Kilimanjaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hector Kilimanjaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Coleman Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilimanjaro's waist but Kilimanjaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman Jr off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a double leg but Coleman Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coleman Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kilimanjaro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kilimanjaro trying to stall but Coleman Jr improves his position.
Kilimanjaro gets underhooks to prevent Coleman Jr's takedown attempt.
Kilimanjaro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Kilimanjaro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman Jr tries to pull guard but Kilimanjaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimanjaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilimanjaro throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Coleman Jr. No joy for Kilimanjaro on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Coleman Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilimanjaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Kilimanjaro.
Hector Kilimanjaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilimanjaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilimanjaro looking to score a takedown here. Coleman Jr is defending well but Kilimanjaro drives through and ends up in Coleman Jr's guard.
Kilimanjaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman Jr breaks from Kilimanjaro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kilimanjaro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coleman Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kilimanjaro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Coleman Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kilimanjaro can't escape the position.
Kilimanjaro wants to hold on but Coleman Jr pushes him away.
Kilimanjaro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kilimanjaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kilimanjaro stacks Coleman Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kilimanjaro!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilimanjaro 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.
Coleman Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kilimanjaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kilimanjaro's back!
Coleman Jr lands a shot to the head.
Kilimanjaro is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kilimanjaro grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilimanjaro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Coleman Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro is rocked!
Coleman Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kilimanjaro's face.
Kilimanjaro is still in real trouble! Can Coleman Jr finish him?
Coleman Jr lands a big shot to the head and Kilimanjaro winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Coleman Jr!
In his post fight interview, Mark Coleman Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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