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UPF 20: Brown Vs Kalizhnikov 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Del Torro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riding All Night And Day. Marco Del Torro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Del Torro!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Torro tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos is looking to clinch but Del Torro is avoiding it.
Del Torro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Del Torro fails with a takedown attempt.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Del Torro.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
so Del Torro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Torro cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Del Torro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Del Torro trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos is trying to keep Del Torro in close.
Del Torro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos has his foot on Del Torro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Torro works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Torro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Torro is controlling him.
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Torro controls the pace.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Del Torro from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Del Torro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Del Torro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Torro throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos prevents Del Torro from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
Del Torro wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Torro is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George Santos just wasn't active enough.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
Marco Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Torro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Del Torro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Del Torro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Del Torro looks winded!
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Del Torro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos tries to clinch but Del Torro moves out of range.
George Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Torro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Torro swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Torro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Del Torro counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Del Torro to acknowledge the strikes.
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Torro, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Torro tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos stalling against the cage.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Del Torro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos rushes Del Torro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Torro goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Del Torro wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Torro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Del Torro.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Del Torro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Del Torro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
Del Torro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a knee to the body.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Torro managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos rushes Del Torro and presses him up against the cage.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Del Torro goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
Santos has Del Torro pushed against the cage.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Torro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos clinches.
Del Torro has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos avoiding damage as Del Torro throws knees to the body.
Del Torro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Torro tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Del Torro tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Del Torro.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Torro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Torro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a knee to the body.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
George Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Del Torro wants a takedown.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro letting Santos take a breather here.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
Del Torro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Marco Del Torro has been cut.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Del Torro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Torro is rocked!
Nice elbow from Santos.
Del Torro is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoiding damage.
Del Torro seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Torro can do to turn this around?
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Del Torro won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos is pushing Del Torro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Santos.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Santos!
In his post fight interview, George Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imma Armoff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov gets a double leg takedown into Armoff's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Markov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markov 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.
Armoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armoff wants to sweep here but Markov controlling him for the moment.
Markov wants to control from the top but Armoff keeps moving.
Armoff has momentary wrist control but Markov slips an elbow through the middle.
Markov drops back looking for a leg! Armoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armoff manages to kick Markov off! Markov jumps back into Armoff's guard.
Markov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Armoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Markov has Armoff in his guard.
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markov working a defensive guard but Armoff passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov has hold of Armoff's hands but Armoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Markov is looking to control Armoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markov avoid being mounted?
Armoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armoff seems to be working for a kimura but Markov defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markov sees it coming and defends easily.
Markov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markov working for a triangle but Armoff defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff looking to pass the guard.
Armoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markov's head.
Markov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Armoff!
Markov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Armoff's face.
Markov trying to control but Armoff is having none of it.
Markov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armoff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Markov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Armoff is surviving well by controlling Markov's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov has control of Armoff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Armoff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Armoff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Markov is thwarting Armoff's attempts to control the position.
Armoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armoff is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Armoff is trying to control but can't.
Armoff won't allow Markov to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Markov 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.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Armoff moved away.
Armoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Markov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armoff won't let Markov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Markov gets back to half guard.
Markov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Markov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Armoff looking to pass the guard.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armoff is one step ahead there.
Markov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Armoff has passed into side control.
Armoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Markov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Markov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markov misses with a two punch combination.
Armoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armoff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armoff preventing the sweep.
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Markov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armoff is looking for a sweep. Markov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Armoff is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Markov!
After the big win, Maxim Markov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Unique Wear and Custom Design and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chappa Chippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroft is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ironman - Black Sabbath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chappa Chippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chippa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kroft blocks it with crossed arms.
Chippa lands an elbow just above Kroft 's eye.
It looks like Jeremy Kroft has been cut.
Kroft is trying to push Chippa away but Chippa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chippa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kroft blocks it with crossed arms.
Chippa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chippa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kroft's defenses.
Chippa manages to break the clinch.
Kroft throws a head kick but Chippa moves out of range.
Kroft throws a head kick that misses.
Chippa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kroft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kroft looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroft tries to circle away but Chippa has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chippa.
Chippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chippa moves into range and clinches up with Kroft.
Chippa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kroft is trying to push Chippa away but Chippa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chippa lands a nice elbow.
Chippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chippa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chippa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kroft throws a sloppy head kick and Chippa moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroft misses with a head kick.
Kroft tries a head kick but it misses.
Chippa avoids the body shot from Kroft.
Chippa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroft, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroft letting Chippa take a breather here.
Kroft working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kroft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chippa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chippa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kroft tries to circle away but Chippa has him pinned against the cage.
Chippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chippa moves into the clinch.
Chippa has Kroft pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kroft manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chappa Chippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chippa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kroft is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chippa wants a takedown but no success here.
Kroft can't break the clinch.
Kroft looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kroft blocks an elbow strike from Chippa.
Chippa misses with an elbow strike.
Chippa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chippa wants a takedown but no success here.
Chippa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroft tries to break the clinch but Chippa is controlling the position.
Chippa has Kroft pressed against the cage, preventing Kroft from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chippa'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.
Chippa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kroft's efforts to push away.
Chippa goes for a takedown attempt but Kroft pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chippa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kroft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chippa somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chappa Chippa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Kroft's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chippa closes the distance and clinches.
Kroft blocks an elbow strike.
Kroft looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kroft wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chippa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chippa wants a takedown.
Chippa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kroft working hard to break the clinch.
Kroft tries to circle away but Chippa has him pinned against the cage.
Chippa breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippa shoots in for a takedown but Kroft shows good takedown defense.
Kroft misses with a head kick.
Chippa tries to clinch up.
Kroft smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chippa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chappa Chippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chippa closes the distance and clinches.
Chippa has hold of one of Kroft's legs. Kroft is fighting the takedown attempt but Chippa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chippa trying to control but Kroft is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chippa scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroft not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chippa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chippa landing with the ground and pound.
Chippa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chippa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chippa works over Kroft with some ground and pound from guard.
Chippa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chippa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chippa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chippa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chippa wants to control from the top but Kroft keeps moving.
Chippa landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chippa chips away with some ground and pound.
Chippa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chippa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chippa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chippa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chippa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chippa preventing the sweep.
Chippa works over Kroft with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chippa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroft looking to control.
Kroft keeping moving, preventing Chippa from controlling successfully.
Kroft controls Chippa momentarily but Chippa frees himself.
Chippa won't allow Kroft to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chippa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroft keeping moving, preventing Chippa from controlling successfully.
Chippa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chippa chips away with some ground and pound.
Chippa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chippa scoring with some ground and pound.
Chippa connects with a couple of short punches.
Chippa connects with a couple of short punches.
Kroft is rocked!
Chippa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kroft is still in real trouble! Can Chippa finish him?
Chippa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chippa loads up on a big left hand. Kroft felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Chippa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kroft can't hide his disappointment, as Chippa celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chappa Chippa!
A pretty intense looking Chappa Chippa took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Zero told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feodor King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zero digs a good hook to King's body.
King gets tackled into the cage by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch.
Zero digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is breathing heavily.
Zero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Feodor King has been cut.
Zero tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
A short uppercut from Zero.
A short uppercut from Zero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zero.
King is rocked!
Zero digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zero lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Zero keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Llorente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen The Joker by Steve Miller Band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hugo Llorente could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Swain's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Llorente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Swain!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Llorente can pounce on him.
Llorente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Llorente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swain. That did some damage!
Swain lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Swain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Llorente tries a head kick but it misses.
Swain throws a combination. Llorente tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Llorente lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Llorente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Llorente.
Llorente avoids a punch combination nicely.
Llorente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Swain.
Swain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Llorente lands a two punch combo.
Swain looks winded!
Nice body kick from Llorente.
A swing and a miss from Swain.
Llorente tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain throws out a loose jab but Llorente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swain misses with a low kick as Llorente jumps back.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses.
Llorente throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Llorente.
Swain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Llorente is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
Llorente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Llorente throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Llorente moves out of range of the leg kick from Swain.
Swain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Llorente on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llorente lands with a slapping head kick.
Swain swings widly with a right hand
and Llorente counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Llorente.
Swain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llorente defending well as Swain loads up on a big left hand.
Llorente works Swain's body with a nice hook.
Swain is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Llorente throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
Llorente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Llorente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llorente.
Llorente moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain looks to land a right hand but Llorente moved out of range.
Swain sizes up Llorente with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Llorente was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Llorente slips under a jab from Swain.
Llorente delivers a nice body kick.
Swain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Llorente lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Llorente.
Llorente moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Llorente throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
Llorente misses with a hook. Swain ducked under it nicely.
Llorente lands with an uppercut that bounces Swain off the cage and back into range.
Swain throws a right and a left that Llorente avoids nicely.
David Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Swain misses with a hook. Llorente ducked under it nicely.
Llorente scores with a kick to the body.
Llorente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swain swings for the body but Llorente moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Swain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Llorente - the referee stops the clock and Swain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Llorente. Swain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Llorente throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Llorente tries a head kick but it misses.
Llorente throws a head kick but Swain moves out of range.
Llorente misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llorente moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Llorente was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Llorente.
Llorente connects with a high kick.
Llorente lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swain's sensitive parts.
Llorente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Llorente shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swain eats them both and turns towards Llorente to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Swain clobbers Llorente with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Llorente finds it's way round the side to connect with Swain's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swain.
Swain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swain throws a shot from downtown. Llorente moves away and avoids it.
Swain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Llorente is out of range and Swain settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Llorente dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Llorente throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
Swain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Llorente.
Swain lands a right hook to the body.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Llorente.
Some bone on bone action there as Llorente checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Llorente fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Llorente.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Llorente.
Swain connects with the punch.
Swain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Llorente. Llorente obviously looking to wear him down.
Swain misses with a low kick.
A big right from Swain misses.
Llorente throws a head kick that Swain semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Llorente.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Llorente scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Llorente.
A head kick from Llorente lands but Swain takes it in his stride.
Llorente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Llorente.
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
A telegraphed right hand from Swain misses the target.
Llorente connects with an inside leg kick.
Llorente showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
Llorente moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swain misses with a hook.
Llorente doesn't manage to clinch there - Swain circles away.
Llorente lands with a kick to the temple. Swain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Llorente throws a right and a left that Swain avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swain blocks a head kick by Llorente.
A jab from Swain misses.
Llorente uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Llorente tries a head kick but it misses.
Llorente misses with an attempted mid kick.
Llorente moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hugo Llorente is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llorente slips under a jab from Swain.
Llorente jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llorente goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swain is rocked!
Llorente throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
Swain cracks Llorente with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swain takes a swing at Llorente's ribcage but misses.
Swain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
Swain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Llorente uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Llorente.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Llorente throws a nice head kick!
Llorente throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
Llorente avoids a punch combination nicely.
Llorente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Llorente staying out of range there.
Swain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Llorente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Llorente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swain.
Hugo Llorente is winning the standup battle so far.
Llorente throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Llorente is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Llorente.
Llorente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swain circles away quickly and effectively.
Swain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Swain misses the jab.
Llorente plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llorente looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming.
Swain throws a right and a left that Llorente avoids nicely.
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swain misses with a double jab.
Swain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Llorente digs a good hook to Swain's body.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Llorente.
Swain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Llorente.
Swain needs to keep his hands up - Llorente had a free shot at his head there.
Swain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Llorente.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Llorente dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Llorente swinging wildly here.
Swain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swain clobbers Llorente with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swain throws the left hand but Llorente avoids the punch easily.
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Swain connects with a body shot.
Llorente lands a head kick. Swain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swain throws a big shot that misses.
Llorente goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Llorente moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llorente tries a head kick but it misses.
Llorente blocks a head kick by Swain.
Llorente's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Llorente scrambles back to his feet.
Llorente throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swain's head.
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Swain there.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Llorente is out of range.
Swain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Llorente throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Llorente scores with a leg kick.
Swain lands a jab.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llorente manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Llorente.
Swain avoids the head kick by Llorente.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swain misses with a left hand
and Llorente makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swain's corner calls for a 1-2. Swain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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!
Swain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Llorente.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain cracks a nice hook into Llorente's ribs.
Llorente throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swain.
Swain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Llorente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Llorente.
Llorente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swain.
Llorente lands a high kick!
Swain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Swain.
Swain misses with a hook.
Llorente scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Llorente.
Good work by Llorente as he checks the leg kick.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain throws a hook to the side of Llorente's head but Llorente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Llorente.
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llorente tries to clinch but Swain moves out of range.
Llorente scores with a head kick.
Swain scores with a decent looking hook.
Swain lands a body shot.
A big right from Swain misses.
Llorente scores with a head kick. Swain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Llorente throws a head kick that misses.
Swain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swain lands a jab to the head.
Llorente lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swain throws a lazy uppercut
and Llorente counters with a big head kick but Swain shrugs it off.
Llorente on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Llorente finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Llorente throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llorente throws a head kick that misses.
Swain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Llorente.
Llorente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Llorente throws a head kick that Swain semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Llorente.
Llorente misses with a looping right.
Swain throws an overhand right that lands on Llorente's shoulder, as Llorente tries to avoid the shot.
Swain throws a big shot that misses.
Swain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Llorente.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llorente scores with a head kick. Swain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swain loads up on a big right hand but Llorente slips the punch.
David Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Llorente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Swain misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Swain.
Well Llorente has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Llorente!
After the fight, Hugo Llorente 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Mercury will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury scores with a nice strike.
Mercury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calvancante.
Mercury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercury wants it to stay on the feet.
Calvancante fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Calvancante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvancante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calvancante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercury avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercury shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Calvancante eats them both and turns towards Mercury to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mauricio Calvancante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvancante shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercury tries to sprawl out of it but Calvancante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercury with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury connects with a right hand. Calvancante shakes it off.
Calvancante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mercury tries to avoid it but Calvancante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mercury to the ground. Mercury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercury throws a good cross that connects.
Mercury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calvancante slips a straight right by Mercury.
Calvancante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercury's waist but Mercury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calvancante off to one side.
Calvancante shoots in and drives through. Mercury sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mercury enables Calvancante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mercury manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calvancante is breathing heavily.
Mercury 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercury is keeping the position for now.
Calvancante wants to control from the top but Mercury keeps moving.
Mercury looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calvancante is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calvancante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calvancante prevents Mercury from getting back to his feet.
Mercury 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Calvancante with a poor takedown
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calvancante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mercury tries to avoid it but Calvancante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mercury to the ground. Mercury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercury scores with a hook to the body. Calvancante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mercury enables Calvancante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mercury manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Calvancante postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calvancante, into his guard.
Calvancante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calvancante looking for a guillotine here but Mercury defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury trying to control but Calvancante is working from the bottom.
Mercury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calvancante has momentary wrist control but Mercury slips an elbow through the middle.
Mercury must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercury accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calvancante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mercury lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calvancante is looking for a triangle but Mercury pushes his legs off easily.
Mercury would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercury distracts Calvancante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calvancante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Mercury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calvancante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercury defends it nicely.
Calvancante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calvancante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercury circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercury connects with a looping right hand.
Mercury scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercury but Mercury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Calvancante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvancante misses with a takedown
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calvancante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calvancante momentarily.
Mercury stuns Calvancante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calvancante closes the distance and clinches up with Mercury, looking for a takedown. Calvancante pushes Mercury against the cage but Mercury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mercury works over Calvancante's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercury. That snapped Calvancante's head back.
Mercury scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calvancante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calvancante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calvancante shoots in for a takedown but Mercury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercury cracks Calvancante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercury tests Calvancante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calvancante momentarily.
Calvancante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calvancante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mercury cracks Calvancante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mercury lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calvancante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercury as he jumps to the side.
Mercury lands a really nice looking cross but Calvancante seems unphased.
Calvancante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calvancante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Calvancante or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercury which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury scores with a decent looking hook.
Calvancante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercury as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Mercury.
Mercury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calvancante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercury jabs at Calvancante's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Mercury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Calvancante shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercury tries to sprawl out of it but Calvancante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercury cracks Calvancante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercury leaves Calvancante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Mercury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercury.
Calvancante shoots for a takedown but Mercury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Calvancante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calvancante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mercury connects with a single shot there.
Mercury dips to his left and cracks Calvancante with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercury counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercury lands a slapping body shot.
Mercury might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calvancante shoots in for a takedown but Mercury shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Mercury finds it's target.
Mercury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercury jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mercury stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Mercury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calvancante doesn't seem phased though.
Mercury jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Mercury catches Calvancante right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercury cracks Calvancante with an open hand slap.
Mercury uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calvancante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercury avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercury lands the left hand.
Mercury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante is looking to clinch but Mercury is avoiding it.
Mercury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercury digs a good body shot into Calvancante's ribs.
Mercury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Calvancante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Mercury counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercury sizes up Calvancante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mauricio Calvancante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calvancante with a poor takedown
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercury scores with the left hand. Calvancante knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by Mercury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvancante wants to clinch up but Mercury keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mercury.
Calvancante shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercury sprawls well. He's pushed Calvancante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calvancante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calvancante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mercury finds it's way round the side to connect with Calvancante's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calvancante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercury scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Mercury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mercury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Mercury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- The catalyst. Burrows has chosen Sweet Child 'O Mine as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Vegh.
Vegh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burrows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegh throws a right and a left that Burrows avoids nicely.
Vegh has closed the distance and engaged Burrows in a clinch.
Burrows is trying to break the clinch but Vegh is controlling him.
Burrows can't break the clinch.
Burrows gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vegh.
Burrows tries to break free but Vegh pushes him back against the cage.
Vegh prevents Burrows from breaking the clinch.
Burrows is trying to force a seperation but Vegh has the dominant position.
Burrows stops a takedown attempt from Vegh.
Vegh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burrows is trying to keep an underhook but Vegh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burrows is trying to maintain the position but Vegh is very close to passing his half guard.
Burrows is trying to stand up here but Vegh is controlling him well.
Vegh is controlling the pace.
Burrows really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vegh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh working over Burrows with some ground and pound. Burrows looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burrows tries to roll over but Vegh keeps him under control.
Vegh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burrows with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burrows is looking to control Vegh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burrows avoid being mounted?
Vegh trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burrows can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burrows is trying to stand back up but Vegh is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vegh jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Burrows is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnold Vegh!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnold Vegh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August has chosen Hit 'em up as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August circles away from the clinch attempt
and August counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
August scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to clinch
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith wants to clinch but August slips to the side
and August counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Robert Smith 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!
August rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to clinch but August moves away
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but August is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
August gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
August sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith has a hand on August's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. August takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
August looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
August is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and August counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith moves to clinch but August breaks away
and August counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but August moves away
and August counters with a nice body shot.
August throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
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!
Smith looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
Smith lands with a straight right. August didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between August's hands.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from August.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged August in a clinch.
August effectively controlling the action here.
August is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag August down to the mat. August avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch up
and August counters with a stiff right hand.
August looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
August swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith closes the distance but August moves to the side
and August counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and August counters with a nice body shot.
August lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robert Smith's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
August thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
August keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
August throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Smith colapses and takes a barrage of punches from August as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Smith is left battered and dazed whilst August and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oktawian August!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oktawian August waved his t-shirt featuring Ultimate Fighting Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalizhnikov misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalizhnikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown postures up in Kalizhnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalizhnikov blocks it.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Kalizhnikov wriggles free and stands up.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kalizhnikov.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown connects with the punch.
Kalizhnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Kalizhnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalizhnikov misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a series of punches but Kalizhnikov avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalizhnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalizhnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalizhnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kalizhnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Kalizhnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalizhnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalizhnikov gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalizhnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown pushing down on Kalizhnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown passes to side control.
Kalizhnikov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown 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.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalizhnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kalizhnikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kalizhnikov sneaks out the side door and pushes Brown away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalizhnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Kalizhnikov throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Kalizhnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to bum rush Kalizhnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalizhnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harry Kalizhnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kalizhnikov misses.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalizhnikov circles away.
Kalizhnikov connects with a jab.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Kalizhnikov.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalizhnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalizhnikov moves away from the strike by Brown.
Kalizhnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalizhnikov off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Kalizhnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalizhnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kalizhnikov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown slips a straight right by Kalizhnikov.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kalizhnikov!
Kalizhnikov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalizhnikov frees his head quite easily.
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalizhnikov frees his head quite easily.
Brown punching from mount but Kalizhnikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalizhnikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalizhnikov shrugs it off.
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!
Kalizhnikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalizhnikov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has hold of Kalizhnikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kalizhnikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown working for a submission but Kalizhnikov is keeping him at bay.
Brown has control of Kalizhnikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalizhnikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kalizhnikov is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Brown has taken his back!
Brown looking to break Kalizhnikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kalizhnikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown misses with a punch to the head.
Brown looking for the RNC.
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!
Kalizhnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kalizhnikov manages to stand up with Brown still on his back. Eventually Brown drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalizhnikov swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Kalizhnikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Kalizhnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalizhnikov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Kalizhnikov's guard.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov wriggles free and stands up.
Kalizhnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Kalizhnikov settles back down.
Kalizhnikov tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalizhnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalizhnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalizhnikov's head.
Kalizhnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Kalizhnikov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Brown!
Tony Brown retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Tony Brown rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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