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Valhalla: Hilo 19 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinker Evers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koni Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tinker Evers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koni Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evers is trying to defend but Maximus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Evers trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Evers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Koni Maximus!
Koni Maximus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Panter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy DeMeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Panter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy DeMeo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMeo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Roy DeMeo has been cut.
Panter drops DeMeo with a nice combination! Panter dives into DeMeo's guard, looking to finish!
DeMeo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panter stopping the sweep attempt from DeMeo.
Panter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeMeo's head.
DeMeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panter gets to his feet. DeMeo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
DeMeo loads up on a big right hand but Panter slips the punch.
Panter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows DeMeo to get to his feet.
DeMeo lands a right hook to the body.
DeMeo lands a body shot.
Panter lands an overhand right.
DeMeo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeMeo lands a head shot.
DeMeo throws a looping overhand right but Panter ducks down to avoid it.
Panter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeMeo defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panter lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panter in particular looking to stall.
DeMeo wants to control the action here but instead Panter manages to pass to full mount!
The referee warns DeMeo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Panter controlling from the full mount.
Panter with good strikes from the mount here!
Panter controlling the position easily from mount.
DeMeo tries to hold on but Panter pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Panter avoids the attempt from DeMeo to control.
Panter controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeMeo tries to reverse the position but Panter maintains control.
Panter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeMeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Panter has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panter avoids the attempt from DeMeo to control.
Panter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeMeo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
DeMeo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panter with shots to the head and body - DeMeo looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeMeo is still in real trouble! Can Panter finish him?
That has opened up Roy DeMeo's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roy DeMeo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Panter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lomfor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Nine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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284 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Lomfor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Project Nine!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomfor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomfor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nine. Those never looked like landing.
Nine avoids the head kick by Lomfor.
Lomfor clinches.
Nine tries to pull guard but Lomfor holds him up against the cage and eventually Nine drops back down to his feet.
Lomfor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nine wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Lomfor.
Come on Lomfor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lomfor to keep the fight standing.
Jim Lomfor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Nine.
Lomfor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lomfor to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomfor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomfor has hold of one of Nine's legs. Nine is fighting the takedown attempt but Lomfor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lomfor trying to control but Nine is working from the bottom.
Lomfor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lomfor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nine on the ground.
Lomfor postures up.
Lomfor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomfor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nine is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lomfor frees his head nicely. Oh but Nine has switched to an armbar! Lomfor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Project Nine!
Post fight, Project Nine stared into the camera and said 'Soon...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beck's choice of entrance music: Seek and Destroy. John Beck acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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235 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Ruggiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Beck!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruggiero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruggiero advances to full mount.
Beck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruggiero with shots to the head and body - Beck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beck prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Beck wants to hold on but Ruggiero pushes him away.
Beck can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruggiero landing shots from mount.
It looks like John Beck has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero prevents Beck from getting the reversal.
Beck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beck forces his way into half guard.
Ruggiero trying to control but Beck postures up.
Beck 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.
Beck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck is looking for a kimura here.
Ruggiero is defending against the submission attempts here by Beck.
Beck thows a huge punch but Ruggiero dodges it nicely.
Ruggiero wants to improve his position but Beck is controlling well.
Ruggiero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruggiero tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruggiero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruggiero controls Beck momentarily but Beck frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beck slips nicely into half guard.
Ruggiero wants to get back to full guard.
Beck trying to control the action but Ruggiero is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck is trying to work for a kimura but Ruggiero is defending well.
Beck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beck seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruggiero trying to control but Beck postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruggiero sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Beck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Beck'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.
Ruggiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruggiero wants to clinch
and Beck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero throws the kick towards the body but Beck avoids it.
Ruggiero tries to clinch but Beck moves away
letting Beck counter with a right hand.
Ruggiero tries to clinch but Beck is having none of it.
Ruggiero tries to clinch
and Beck counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruggiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruggiero darts in trying to clinch
and Beck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck thuds a left hand into Ruggiero's body.
Ruggiero tries to close the distance and clinch but Beck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruggiero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruggiero wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruggiero closes the distance but Beck moves to the side
and Beck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beck throws a right hand that Ruggiero ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruggiero also avoids with ease.
Ruggiero pushes Beck up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruggiero wants to stall.
Beck jumps guard but Ruggiero stands there with Beck around his waist. Beck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beck blocks it with crossed arms.
Beck pulls guard successfully.
Ruggiero wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Ruggiero postures up in Beck's guard and throws a big left but Beck blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beck is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ruggiero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Beck's body to avoid the submission. Beck has instead reached around Ruggiero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Beck arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Beck!
John Beck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogustivimus Amavimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ogustivimus Amavimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amavimus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amavimus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A cross from Amavimus lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Amavimus moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jackson! Amavimus continues to tee off on Jackson, landing with a left and a right! Amavimus connects with a right hand that leaves Jackson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Amavimus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ogustivimus Amavimus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levent Kucuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Y'all must have forgot - Roy Jones Jr.. Levent Kucuk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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211 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levent Kucuk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucuk avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Levent Kucuk has been cut.
Kucuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kucuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kucuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kucuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones Jr.
Kucuk defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kucuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones Jr misses with a looping left.
Kucuk defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Jones Jr scores with the left hand. Kucuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones Jr punishes Kucuk's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws the left hand but Kucuk avoids the punch easily.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Jones Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Kucuk tries to land a leg kick but Jones Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kucuk moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Kucuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Kucuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kucuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones Jr is out of range and Kucuk settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the side of Kucuk's head but Kucuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kucuk throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kucuk tries to move into range but Jones Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kucuk throws a head kick that misses.
Kucuk moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kucuk.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kucuk.
Kucuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kucuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kucuk drops his hands momentarily and Jones Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kucuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kucuk. Jones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kucuk slips the punch.
Jones Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kucuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Kucuk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones Jr.
Kucuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kucuk moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kucuk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kucuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kucuk misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick from Kucuk misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones Jr misses with a looping left.
Jones Jr scores with a body shot.
Kucuk misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levent Kucuk's cut.
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.
Kucuk throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones Jr misses with a looping left.
Kucuk wants to slow Jones Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kucuk takes one to the side of the head.
Jones Jr avoids the head kick by Kucuk.
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Kucuk looks for the body kick but Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Jones Jr lands a jab to Kucuk's midsection.
Jones Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kucuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Levent Kucuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kucuk throws a head kick but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Levent Kucuk's cut even more.
Jones Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones Jr drops Kucuk with a beautiful combination! Kucuk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones Jr is looking for the KO!
Kucuk is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that drops Kucuk like a sack of potatoes! Jones Jr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Jones Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roy Jones Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Torment Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Embo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanalu Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Embo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kanalu Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thumps Embo with a low kick.
Embo tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Embo is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Embo is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones pulls Embo into guard.
Embo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to stand up but Embo isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Embo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Embo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kev Embo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Embo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones controlling Embo's posture.
Embo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Embo is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Embo avoid being mounted?
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Embo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Embo gets back to full guard.
Embo trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Embo is controlling Jones's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones jabs at Embo's body.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Embo moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones wants to control from the top but Embo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Embo tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones slips a straight right by Embo.
Embo tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Embo defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Embo works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Embo 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.
Jones trying to control but Embo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones tries to stand but Embo is controlling from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embo has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones shoots in and bounces Embo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Embo is trying to keep Jones in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones stays in close to Embo's body and controls the position.
Embo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanalu Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Embo throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Embo. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Embo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kanalu Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones clinches up with Embo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Embo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tests Embo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanalu Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Embo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Embo jumps guard but Jones stands there with Embo around his waist. Embo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Embo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Embo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is trying to control Embo's posture but Embo avoids it.
Embo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Embo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Embo trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Embo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Embo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embo working away.
Embo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is trying to control Embo's posture but Embo avoids it.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Embo in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Embo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Embo stalls from top position.
Embo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanalu Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Embo misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Embo doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones has Embo pushed against the cage.
Embo jumps guard.
Embo controlling the position.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Embo controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Embo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kanalu Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Kanalu Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Embo tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but Embo slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Embo's face as Jones controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Embo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Embo is looking for a sweep.
Jones trying to control the action but Embo is working from the bottom.
Embo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones wants to improve his position but Embo is controlling well.
Embo is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Embo trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embo prevents Jones from standing back up.
Embo wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Embo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Kanalu Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones pushes Embo off looking to stand but Embo dives back in and keeps control.
Embo is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Embo is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Embo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embo is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Embo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Embo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kev Embo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanalu Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanalu Jones!
An intense looking Kanalu Jones took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'PUT GOD FIRST '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Kane!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane jabs Fisher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
Kane lands a jab to Fisher's midsection.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fisher misses.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisher off to one side.
Dante Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Kane misses with the combination.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisher. Fisher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fisher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher forces his way into half guard.
Fisher content to control rather than advance.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher stalling.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher 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.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Kane looking for submissions off his back.
Kane is in trouble now - Fisher has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Fisher.
BOOM! Fisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher looking to finish Kane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kane!
Kane is bucking up trying to escape but Fisher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fisher controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Fisher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fisher digs a good hook to Kane's body.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fisher throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane misses with a left hand
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisher drives through with a takedown into Kane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher stands and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is trying to escape the position but Fisher is controlling the position.
Kane is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Kane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fisher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fisher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fisher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fisher with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Kane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sam Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher wants to control but instead Kane manages to regain half guard.
Fisher prevents Kane from improving his position.
Fisher slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Fisher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to stand but Fisher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kane gets to his feet. Fisher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Fisher dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane misses with an uppercut
and Fisher counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Fisher on that attempt.
Dante Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fisher rather than just go for the knockout.
Kane lands the left hand.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Fisher counters with a two punch combo.
Kane misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fisher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Kane misses with a jab to the body
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
Kane misses with a combination
and Fisher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fisher has time to react.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Fisher dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Kane's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fisher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Dante Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Kane throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Kane gets caught napping as Fisher dives in and scores a takedown. Kane manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Fisher.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fisher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Fisher!
Sam Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miska Wuopio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Born To Win" by Papoose. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miska Wuopio!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wuopio is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Thompson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Thompson!
Ed Thompson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gokou San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Halloween by Marilyn Manson. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gokou San!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnny Terry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by San.
San gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terry counters with a left to the body.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terry moves away from the strike by San.
Terry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terry lands with a nice combination. San backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Terry. San does a little dance to reset his feet.
San gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
San changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Terry.
Terry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terry throws a leg kick that misses.
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Terry throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terry manages to avoid it.
Terry swings for the body but San moves out of range.
Terry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San doesn't seem bothered though.
Terry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry moves out of range of the strikes.
San missing with a left hand there. Terry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Terry.
San shoots in looking for a takedown. Terry tries to sprawl out of it but San keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Terry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terry moves away from the strike by San.
Terry tries to land a front kick but San steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terry.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terry slips under a jab.
Terry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Terry.
San misses with a takedown attempt - Terry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnny Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gokou San.
Terry lands a nice hook to San's body. San takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
San is trying desperately to land a takedown but Terry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for San.
Terry lands a jab.
Terry lands with a right hand.
Terry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Terry there.
It looks like Gokou San 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!
Terry throws a combination. San tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
San scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terry.
Nice sprawl there from Terry as San shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Terry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Terry.
San throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Terry was covering up waiting for the punch and San finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Terry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gokou San's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
San walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
San swings for the body but Terry moves out of range.
San checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San swings for the body but Terry moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Terry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terry misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Terry coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Terry misses with a body shot.
Terry lands a slapping body shot.
Johnny Terry is winning the standup battle so far.
Terry misses with a wild body shot.
San thows a body shot but no joy.
Terry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San tries to move into range but Terry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terry lands with an uppercut that bounces San off the cage and back into range.
Terry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny Terry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San closes the distance and clinches up with Terry, looking for a takedown. San pushes Terry against the cage but Terry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Terry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
San walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Terry throws a series of punches but San avoids them all with ease.
San misses with a straight left.
Terry's jab looks to have found its range, popping San under the eye.
San takes a swing at Terry's ribcage but misses.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terry lands with a good body shot.
Terry lands with a good body shot.
San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terry thuds a left hand into San's body.
San is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terry lands with a good body shot.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terry.
San throws a right and a left that Terry avoids nicely.
Terry clobbers San with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
San looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terry is fending him off so far but San persists. Nope, Terry circles away and we're back to standing.
Terry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Terry.
Terry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Terry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Terry's shoulder, as Terry tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Terry looks to land a body kick but San moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Terry misses with a wild body shot.
San checks a leg kick.
Terry defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
Terry thuds a left hand into San's body.
Terry scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
San on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terry thuds a left hand into San's body.
Terry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
Terry scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Terry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gokou San's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
San throws an off balance right hand
and Terry counters with a stiff right hand.
San doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terry throws a hook but San avoids it easily.
Terry throws out a powerful jab.
San takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terry connects with a right hand. San shakes it off.
Terry cracks San with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and San counters with a left to the body.
San's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terry under the eye.
Terry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terry takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but San might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Terry has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San misses with a body shot.
San lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San misses with a wild body shot.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terry scores with the left hand. San knows he should have avoided that one.
Terry sizes up San with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Terry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Terry does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terry manages to avoid it.
San connects with the punch.
Terry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terry throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
San tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten San somewhat.
San is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Terry rather than just go for the knockout.
Terry misses with a wild body shot.
San throws a nice looking combination but Terry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
San fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San misses with an uppercut.
Terry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San fails with the takedown.
San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terry scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnny Terry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Terry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terry jabs at San's body.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Terry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terry as he jumps to the side.
Johnny Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gokou San.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
Terry throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
Terry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Terry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San scrambles back to his feet.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terry.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terry tries to land a leg kick but San saw it coming and moves away.
Gokou San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Terry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Terry!
After the fight, Johnny Terry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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