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ROF Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rory (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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153 lbs
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148 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Rory!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durant's calf.
Durant shoots in looking for a takedown. Rory tries to sprawl out of it but Durant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durant counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rory!
Rory tries to buck Durant off but he can't manage it.
Durant wants to control the pace but Rory is squirming around nicely.
Durant is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rory is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Durant!
Dante Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slikdik Rikbitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikbitch has chosen Thizzle dance by MAC DRE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayde Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slikdik Rikbitch!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikbitch loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan slips the punch.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Rikbitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rikbitch.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Rikbitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rikbitch.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rikbitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rikbitch misses the jab.
Rikbitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayde Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rikbitch sprawls well. Rikbitch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan with a poor takedown
letting Rikbitch counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rikbitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Rikbitch misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rikbitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Rikbitch misses with a straight right.
Rikbitch takes one to the side of the head.
Rikbitch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rikbitch throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Rikbitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rikbitch also avoids with ease.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Rikbitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rikbitch counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Rikbitch to acknowledge the strikes.
Rikbitch scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rikbitch slips a jab from Sullivan.
Rikbitch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Wayde Sullivan has been cut.
Rikbitch scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rikbitch misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikbitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rikbitch throws a combination. Sullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but Rikbitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rikbitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Rikbitch swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Rikbitch shows good takedown defense.
Rikbitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rikbitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rikbitch slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Rikbitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sullivan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rikbitch misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rikbitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Rikbitch sprawls well.
Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rikbitch misses the jab.
Rikbitch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rikbitch which made him look bad.
Rikbitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Rikbitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rikbitch also avoids with ease.
Rikbitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rikbitch scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Rikbitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikbitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Rikbitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rikbitch counter with a right hand.
Rikbitch scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rikbitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rikbitch throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rikbitch scores with a nice strike.
Rikbitch catches Sullivan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Rikbitch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sullivan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rikbitch throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rikbitch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slikdik Rikbitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Rikbitch looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sullivan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rikbitch throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Rikbitch avoids it well.
Rikbitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking hook.
Rikbitch connects with a single shot there.
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!
Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Rikbitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rikbitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Rikbitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikbitch digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Rikbitch clobbers Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Rikbitch lands.
Sullivan is rocked!
Rikbitch throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rikbitch throws a monster overhand right that drops Sullivan! Rikbitch follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slikdik Rikbitch!
During a confident post fight interview, Slikdik Rikbitch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Kier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malu Lani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Kier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malu Lani!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kier is standing up over Lani. Lani looks to escape but Kier dives into side control.
Kier has hold of Lani's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lani tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kier cranks the arm and Lani screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lani, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Don Kier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pitbull lands a nice forearm strike.
Pitbull looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burton is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Pitbull.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burton wants to get back to his feet.
Pitbull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pitbull landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pitbull has an Americana. Burton didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pitbull is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pitbull hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alan Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez comes to the ring accompanied by Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Hawkin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez drops Hawkin with a nice combination! Cortez dives into Hawkin's guard, looking to finish!
Hawkin is rocked!
It looks like Stephen Hawkin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cortez landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkin is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez throwing strikes from guard but Hawkin blocks nicely.
Cortez passes into half guard.
Cortez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hawkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawkin misses with a double jab
and Cortez counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hawkin off his feet! Cortez dives into side control looking to finish!
Cortez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hawkin is trying to buck Cortez off.
Hawkin dodges the ground and pound from Cortez.
Cortez decides to stand back up.
Cortez connects with a nice cross there... Hawkin is looking wobbly and Cortez recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hawkin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Cortez jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rez Cortez!
A relieved looking Rez Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (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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150 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Master drops back looking for a leg! Stevenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevenson manages to kick Master off! Master jumps back into Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Master pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevenson controls Master momentarily but Master frees himself.
Stevenson has his foot on Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Master works his way back into a safe position though.
Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Master is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Master gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevenson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Master has his hands clasped together but Stevenson extends an breaks Master's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stevenson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blackmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the ring accompanied by i wont give up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Blackmon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmon goes for a small jab and connects. Now Blackmon goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Rivera stumbles back but Blackmon runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Rivera to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Rivera will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Blackmon!
John Blackmon made sure to mention his sponsor, Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ante Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yackey.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yackey counters with a head kick. That will keep Knight thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yackey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knight tries for a takedown but Yackey manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yackey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yackey manages to end up in side control.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yackey misses with the ground and pound.
Knight sneaks back into half guard.
Yackey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yackey is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yackey controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Yackey thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yackey is working away from the top position though.
Yackey is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Yackey tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yackey to get the leverage.
Yackey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight is trying to control the position but Yackey postures up.
Knight pulls Yackey in close to prevent any damage.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Yackey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yackey postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We're going to have a standup here because Sven Knight wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yackey defends it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yackey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knight will feel that in the morning.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yackey lands a head kick. Knight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sven Knight has been cut.
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!
Yackey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Yackey moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yackey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yackey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yackey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yackey working over Knight with some ground and pound. Knight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yackey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yackey is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight trying to hold on to Yackey's head to control him but Yackey postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Yackey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Knight's cut.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knight throws a series of punches but Yackey moves out of range.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Yackey, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Yackey against the ropes but Yackey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Yackey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight avoids the head kick by Yackey.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yackey pinned against the ropes. Yackey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yackey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yackey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yackey wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yackey, into his guard.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yackey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Yackey's legs - danger averted.
Yackey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yackey is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yackey is looking for a sweep.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Yackey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey struggling a bit here.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yackey keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Yackey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimmy Yackey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yackey is not content to let Knight control the position.
You can see the frustration on Yackey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yackey is not content to let Knight control the position.
Yackey is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Yackey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knight throws a jab when Yackey was well out of range.
Yackey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
Yackey is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yackey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knight's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Yackey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Knight's cut.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yackey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knight's knee momentarily.
Yackey lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Yackey takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yackey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yackey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Yackey scoring with strikes.
Knight wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Knight stops Yackey from passing to mount.
Yackey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knight rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yackey's guard! Nice work there by Knight!
Yackey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yackey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Yackey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yackey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Yackey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yackey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yackey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yackey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yackey.
Yackey is looking for a sweep.
Knight looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws an elbow but Yackey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yackey tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight working away.
Yackey is not content to let Knight control the position.
Yackey is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Yackey tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Yackey wants to control but Knight postures up.
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yackey tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Yackey is keeping him busy.
Yackey sneaks back into half guard.
Yackey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yackey pushes Knight off and gets back to his feet.
Yackey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Yackey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Yackey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yackey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Yackey!
Post fight, Jimmy Yackey stared into the camera and said 'This is my passion, and I give it all for my fans, my alliance and my camp. I'm going to drink some fine tequila and impregnate my hot wife tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Gerrard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Dejesus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Gerrard.
Gerrard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dejesus on the side of the head.
Dejesus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerrard sprawls well. Gerrard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dejesus gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerrard misses with an uppercut. Dejesus saw that one coming.
Dejesus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerrard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gerrard to counter with a crisp jab.
Mick Gerrard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.
Dejesus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gerrard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dejesus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerrard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerrard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dejesus fails with the takedown
and Gerrard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gerrard with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerrard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dejesus tries for a takedown but Gerrard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerrard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dejesus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerrard circles away.
Gerrard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown but Gerrard shows good takedown defense.
Dejesus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerrard counters with a straight that turns Dejesus's legs to rubber! Gerrard pushes forward with more strikes and Dejesus goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Gerrard!
Mick Gerrard retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Mick Gerrard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a crisp one two that drops Garcia! Santos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garcia to his feet! Garcia is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Santos is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santos jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos jabs at Garcia's body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garcia is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Santos is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
Garcia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Santos is defending well. Garcia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Santos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garcia celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Garcia!
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