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ROF 23:Tran Le vs Nero PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sgt Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klayd Kol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sgt Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Klayd Kol!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kol slaps away a takedown attempt from Slaughter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kol looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Slaughter tries to clinch but Kol moves out of range.
Kol circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kol counters with a nice body shot.
Slaughter shoots in and drives through. Kol sprawls well.
Kol pushes Slaughter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kol tries to circle away but Slaughter has him pinned against the ropes.
Kol stalling the fight.
Slaughter taking a breather.
Kol wants to take the fight to the mat but Slaughter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kol after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sgt Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter tries to circle away but Kol has him pinned against the ropes.
Kol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kol smiles and moves away.
Slaughter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to clinch but Kol moves out of range.
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kol sprawls well. Kol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slaughter gets slowly back to his feet.
Slaughter tries to keep at a distance but Kol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kol tries to pull guard but Slaughter won't allow it.
Slaughter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kol avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slaughter missing with knees to the body.
Slaughter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slaughter misses with a knee to the head.
Kol is trying to break the clinch but Slaughter has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to pull guard but Kol won't allow it.
Slaughter jumps into guard, dragging Kol to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slaughter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kol's guard.
Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slaughter advances to half guard.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura but Kol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slaughter to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter working over Kol with some ground and pound. Kol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slaughter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kol tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slaughter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sgt Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Bex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bex has chosen Guys like me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Roberto Bex will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Bex!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pushes Bex up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bex blocks the elbow strike.
Bex trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Roberto Bex has been cut.
Bex landing knees to the head.
It looks like Junior Silva has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bex's brow.
Bex lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bex prevents it.
Bex drops Silva with a big knee straight up the middle! Silva is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Junior Silva's cut is getting worse.
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!
Silva dives in and grabs Bex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bex pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Bex clinches up against the ropes.
Bex trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bex into the ropes.
Bex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Junior Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Bex lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bex is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Bex into the ropes.
Bex lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bex lands a knee to the body.
Bex drops Silva with a big knee straight up the middle! Silva is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
Jeez, Junior Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Junior Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Bex!
Our winner, Roberto Bex, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunah Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Assassin (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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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunah Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Gunah Hatfield has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assassin. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assassin takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield.
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!
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield defending well as Assassin loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Assassin ducks under and follows up with a left that Assassin also avoids with ease.
Assassin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assassin misses with a hook
and Hatfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Assassin looks gassed!
Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assassin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Assassin 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.
Hatfield moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assassin dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield drives through and clinches with Assassin against the ropes.
Hatfield taking a breather.
Hatfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Assassin can't break the clinch.
Hatfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Assassin won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield is looking to control Assassin's arms but Assassin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatfield has his back to the ropes.
Knees to the body from Hatfield.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assassin's elbow.
Hatfield working Assassin over with knees to the body.
Hatfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatfield.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Assassin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Assassin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hatfield won't allow it.
Hatfield'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.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Assassin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield stalling the fight.
Hatfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hatfield landing knees to the body.
Hatfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gunah Hatfield.
Assassin swinging wildly here.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mike Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Hatfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assassin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hatfield.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield cracks Assassin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Assassin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hatfield finish him?
It looks like Mike Assassin has been cut.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assassin's calf.
Hatfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assassin.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assassin moves away.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assassin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Assassin down.
Hatfield jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick. Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Assassin's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunah Hatfield dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assassin.
Hatfield is looking to wear down Assassin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hatfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Assassin moves out of range.
Hatfield is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hatfield shuts the power down on Assassin. Lights out, game over! Hatfield is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunah Hatfield!
Gunah Hatfield 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Baldeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez has chosen Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Baldeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldeh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortez is fending him off so far but Baldeh persists. Nope, Cortez circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldeh fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Baldeh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cortez but Cortez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Baldeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez misses with the combination.
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Baldeh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baldeh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldeh works his way into side control.
Baldeh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baldeh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cortez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baldeh but great work by Cortez.
Baldeh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cortez.
Cortez misses with the ground and pound.
Baldeh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baldeh regains half guard.
Baldeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cortez.
Baldeh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looks to land a strike but Baldeh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Baldeh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cortez.
Baldeh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard.
Baldeh preventing the sweep.
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!
Baldeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baldeh pushing down on Cortez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cortez trying to control here.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldeh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baldeh seems to be looking for submissions.
Baldeh is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Baldeh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baldeh wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baldeh wants to free his trapped foot but Cortez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cortez is trying to stand.
Baldeh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cortez defends it well.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Baldeh is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh stalling away here and it's allowed Cortez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Baldeh from controlling successfully.
Baldeh drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Baldeh off! Baldeh jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Baldeh 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.
Baldeh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldeh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez wants to stand but Baldeh is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Baldeh dominated that round.
That's time! Baldeh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortez misses with the combination.
Cortez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baldeh.
Cortez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baldeh preventing the sweep.
Josh Baldeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baldeh wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Baldeh is working hard here to advance position.
Baldeh preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldeh drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Baldeh off! Baldeh jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Baldeh looking to pass the guard.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Baldeh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baldeh looking to pass the guard.
Baldeh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cortez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cortez has escaped and now he's on top!
Cortez wants to stand and escape but instead Baldeh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to stand up but Baldeh isn't so interested in that idea.
Baldeh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez!
Cortez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baldeh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baldeh regains half guard.
Cortez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baldeh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!
Baldeh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldeh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cortez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cortez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is desperately trying to improve his position but Baldeh has a good base and remains in mount.
Baldeh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baldeh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baldeh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Baldeh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh has hold of Cortez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cortez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Baldeh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cortez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cortez!
Baldeh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baldeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Baldeh has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Baldeh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez throws a shot to the body.
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Josh Baldeh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldeh shoots in but no luck this time.
Baldeh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cortez enables Baldeh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cortez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Baldeh wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baldeh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez!
Cortez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldeh wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cortez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Baldeh wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cortez throws an elbow but Baldeh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cortez wants to stand but Baldeh is controlling his arm.
Baldeh regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baldeh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez wants to stand but Baldeh has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baldeh looking for submissions off his back.
Baldeh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cortez.
Cortez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baldeh is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baldeh's head.
Cortez wants to stand up but Baldeh is controlling the position.
Cortez escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baldeh.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baldeh dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Baldeh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Baldeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh shoots in and drives through. Cortez sprawls well.
Baldeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Cortez connects with the punch.
Cortez connects with a body shot that sends Baldeh's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baldeh is defended easily by Cortez.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baldeh doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Josh Baldeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
Baldeh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez tries to bum rush Baldeh with a series of wild strikes but Baldeh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josh Baldeh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baldeh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rez Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baldeh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez looks to land a combination but Baldeh avoids it well.
Baldeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
Rez Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez throws a right hand that Baldeh ducks under and follows up with a left that Baldeh also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rez Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baldeh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Baldeh!
Josh Baldeh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kota Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikademus Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punga comes into the arena with who let the dogs out blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kota Punga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikademus Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punga takes one to the side of the head.
Punga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punga.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair digs a good hook to Punga's body.
Sinclair lands with a shot to the body.
Sinclair sizes up Punga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sinclair punishes Punga's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punga is defended easily by Sinclair.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kota Punga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sinclair wants it to stay on the feet.
Punga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sinclair sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punga somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sinclair checks a leg kick.
Nikademus Sinclair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sinclair.
Sinclair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Punga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Sinclair thuds a left hand into Punga's body.
Sinclair with a nice cross.
Kota Punga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sinclair jabs Punga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Punga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punga gets a double leg takedown into Sinclair's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Punga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinclair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sinclair has control of Punga's left arm, preventing Punga from doing any damage.
Punga wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Punga stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but Punga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punga passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sinclair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punga.
Punga prevents Sinclair from improving his position.
Punga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sinclair doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punga.
Punga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to reverse the position but Punga maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Punga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sinclair is surviving well by controlling Punga's body position as best he can.
Punga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sinclair tries to reverse the position but Punga maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punga wants to finish this one by submission but Sinclair is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Punga.
Punga avoids the attempt from Sinclair to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikademus Sinclair dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sinclair lands a jab.
Punga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punga fails with a takedown attempt.
Punga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinclair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Punga is in Sinclair's guard.
Sinclair trying to control the position.
Punga passes Sinclair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Punga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sinclair has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair is trying to control but can't.
Punga is looking for a kimura here.
Sinclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punga.
Sinclair trying to control here.
Sinclair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Punga has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sinclair defend it? Punga steps over the head and cranks it - Sinclair is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Punga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kota Punga!
An out of breath Kota Punga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Turtle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ninja turtles theme song!!!. Coleman has chosen Start from Scratch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
265 lbs
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243 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Ninja Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ninja Turtle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Ninja Turtle avoids it well.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ninja Turtle as he jumps to the side.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Ninja Turtle slips under a jab from Coleman.
Ninja Turtle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coleman was covering up waiting for the punch and Ninja Turtle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ninja Turtle is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Ninja Turtle is having none of it.
Ninja Turtle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ninja Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja Turtle passes into half guard.
Ninja Turtle seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Coleman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leo Ninja Turtle!
Leo Ninja Turtle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phan Tran Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes into the arena with Dukes of Hazard Theme Song - Waylon Jennings blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phan Tran Le!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Nero!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le throws a right and a left that Nero avoids nicely.
Nero shoots in but Le avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Nero misses.
Le fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le throws an off balance right hand
and Nero counters with a stiff right hand.
Nero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Le looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nero is one step ahead there.
Nero lands a couple of digs.
Nero throwing strikes but missing.
Nero trying to control but Le is working from the bottom.
Le looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le wants to sweep here but Nero controlling him for the moment.
Nero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Le is trying to keep Nero in close.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le looking for a sweep. Not yet Le, not yet.
Nero passes Le's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nero working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le won't allow Nero to pass to mount.
Nero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Le is looking to improve his position.
Le is refusing to be controlled, as Nero sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le tries to roll over but Nero keeps him under control.
Nero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nero thows a huge punch but Le dodges it nicely.
Nero wants to take a breather but Le is having none of it.
Nero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Le is refusing to be controlled, as Nero sits in half guard.
Nero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nero slips a nice elbow through Le's hands, connecting with Le's forehead.
Le is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nero is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero drops an elbow to the side of Le's head.
Nice strikes from Nero there.
Le on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le tries to get out of the position.
Nero wants to take a breather but Le is having none of it.
Nero slows the pace down in half guard.
Le knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nero on the ground.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Le is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nero in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Le tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Nero!
Raphael Nero is the new middleweight champion!
Raphael Nero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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