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Valhalla: Hilo 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corbean Transler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbean Transler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbean Transler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Transler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Transler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Transler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Transler working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Transler 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.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Transler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez kicks Transler off and gets back to his feet.
Transler tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Transler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Transler didn't expect that.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Transler seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Transler had control of the position.
Transler wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Transler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Transler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Transler's attempts to control the action.
Transler unloading with bombs!
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Transler working the ground and pound effectively.
Transler scoring with strikes but Alvarez is staying in there.
It looks like Tim Alvarez has been cut.
Transler landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Transler looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Transler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Transler pushes him away.
Alvarez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Transler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez kicks off Transler and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Transler on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbean Transler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Transler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That has opened up Tim Alvarez's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Transler.
Transler swinging wildly here.
Transler tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
The cut above Tim Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Transler tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Transler to the ground. Transler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Transler with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Transler is looking to clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Transler sprawls well. Transler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Transler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Transler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbean Transler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Transler tries to clinch up
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Transler's knee momentarily.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Transler avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Transler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Transler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Transler defends it nicely.
Corbean Transler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Transler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Transler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Transler sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Transler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Transler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Transler wants to sweep but Alvarez has passed to side control!
Transler is trying to get back to half guard.
Transler dodges the ground and pound from Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Transler is working from the bottom.
Transler is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is putting a hurting on Transler here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvarez stands up.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Transler.
Transler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Transler somewhat.
Transler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Transler has him pinned against the cage.
Transler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Corbean Transler has been cut.
Corbean Transler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Transler circles away quickly and effectively.
Transler throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez gets caught flat footed, as Transler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Transler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Transler looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up in Transler's guard and throws a big left but Transler blocks it.
Transler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Transler had control of the position.
Alvarez works over Transler with some ground and pound from guard.
Transler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Transler tries to get out of the position.
Transler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Transler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corbean Transler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Transler shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Transler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Transler rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Transler to keep the fight standing.
Transler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez leaves Transler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbean Transler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Transler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Transler somewhat.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Transler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Transler throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Transler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Transler looking to pass the guard.
Transler looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Transler trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Transler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Transler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Transler wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Transler looking to control.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Alvarez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Transler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Transler is working for takedown but Alvarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Transler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Transler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Transler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Transler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Transler slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Transler is controlling him.
Transler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Transler isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Transler stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corbean Transler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Transler trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Transler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Transler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tim Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Transler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Transler stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Transler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbean Transler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Transler 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbean Transler!
During a confident post fight interview, Corbean Transler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Askarian (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Askarian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Casey misses with a hook. Askarian ducked under it nicely.
Askarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Casey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askarian.
Casey thows a body shot but no joy.
Askarian throws a sloppy head kick
and Casey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askarian misses with a body kick.
A jab from Casey misses.
Askarian has closed the distance and engaged Casey in a clinch.
Askarian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Askarian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Casey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Casey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Casey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Casey breaks the clinch.
Casey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Casey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askarian backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey misses with an uppercut. Askarian saw that one coming.
Askarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askarian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Casey is out of range.
Askarian dodges the punch combination from Casey.
Casey scores with a sloppy right hand. Askarian should have avoided that one.
Askarian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Casey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Casey connects with a crisp jab.
Casey blocks a leg kick.
Askarian tries to clinch but Casey moves out of range.
Casey tests Askarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Askarian misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian misses with the body kick
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askarian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Casey misses its intended target.
Askarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tim Askarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askarian closes the distance and pushes Casey back into the cage.
Askarian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Casey up against the cage.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Casey in his tracks for a moment.
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casey misses with an uppercut. Askarian saw that one coming.
Casey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Casey lands a lovely overhand right.
Askarian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Casey will feel that in the morning.
Casey misses with a series of wild punches.
Casey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Askarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Casey's sensitive parts.
Askarian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Askarian misses.
Askarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
Askarian misses with a straight left.
Casey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Casey is looking to slow Askarian down with leg kicks.
Casey connects with a crisp jab.
Casey lands a jab to Askarian's midsection.
Askarian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askarian misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey lands the left hand.
Askarian moves in looking to clinch but Casey pushes him off.
Casey looks to land a right hand but Askarian moved out of range.
Casey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey swings for the body but Askarian moves out of range.
Askarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Casey checks a leg kick.
Askarian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Casey.
Askarian is rocked!
Askarian throws a wild body kick that Casey sees coming a mile off.
Casey throws a right and a left that Askarian avoids nicely.
Casey staying out of range there.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askarian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askarian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casey.
Casey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askarian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askarian tries to clinch up but Casey circles away and keeps his distance.
Askarian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Casey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Casey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Askarian. That's going to slow Casey down.
Askarian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey misses with a few strikes there.
Askarian missing with a left hand there. Casey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askarian throws a push kick but Casey slaps the foot to one side.
Askarian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Askarian throws a body punch but Casey moves out of range.
Askarian misses with a wild body shot.
Askarian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Casey swings for the body but Askarian moves out of range.
Casey grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Askarian takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Casey cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Casey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rulon Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rulon Mondello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Salcido!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello misses the jab.
Mondello throws a head kick but Salcido moves out of range.
Mondello takes one to the side of the head.
Mondello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mondello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salcido misses with an uppercut.
Salcido cracks Mondello with a good jab.
Mondello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Mondello throws a series of punches but Salcido avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Mondello misses.
Mondello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salcido scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcido connects with a body shot that sends Mondello's belly button to the back.
Salcido lands a jab to Mondello's midsection.
Mondello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mondello is breathing heavily.
Mondello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcido manages to avoid it.
Mondello tries a head kick but it misses.
Salcido lands a really nice looking cross but Mondello seems unphased.
Salcido connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mondello walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mondello.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mondello wants to stand but Salcido has his arm trapped.
Salcido is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salcido can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mondello stands up and beckons Salcido to his feet.
Mondello takes one on the button.
Nick Salcido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mondello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mondello fails with the takedown.
Mondello misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mondello tries to stand but can't do so whilst Salcido controls his leg.
Salcido wants to improve his position but Mondello is controlling well.
Mondello seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondello decides to stand up.
Mondello throws a combination that misses
and Salcido counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mondello thinking.
Salcido cracks a nice hook into Mondello's ribs.
Salcido scores with a jab to the body.
Salcido smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Salcido.
Mondello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcido.
Salcido scores with a hook to the body. Mondello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Salcido scores with a decent looking hook.
Mondello closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salcido connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salcido, as that shot connected.
Salcido lands a jab.
Mondello is rocked!
Salcido is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mondello had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mondello misses with a looping left.
Oh Mondello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mondello to the canvas! Mondello doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Salcido keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Salcido!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Salcido 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derick Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennox Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by I am The Law. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derick Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lennox Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rhodes is out of range.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith cracks Rhodes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhodes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhodes misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhodes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhodes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhodes tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Rhodes lands.
It looks like Derick Smith has been cut.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lennox Rhodes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhodes walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Rhodes.
Smith scores with a one two! Rhodes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rhodes connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhodes lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhodes lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rhodes saw that one coming.
Rhodes lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rhodes. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhodes. Rhodes obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhodes circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Rhodes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Rhodes connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Rhodes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith works Rhodes's body with a nice hook.
Lennox Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhodes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Rhodes forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhodes misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Rhodes.
Derick Smith's cut is getting worse.
A body shot lands from Rhodes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhodes.
Still in the clinch, Rhodes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhodes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhodes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rhodes to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Rhodes.
Smith is rocked!
Rhodes throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Rhodes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Rhodes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennox Rhodes!
Our winner, Lennox Rhodes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen It's Good as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Alvarez shoots in.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Nick Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Diaz slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Diaz.
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!
Diaz checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Alvarez works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diaz obliges.
Diaz scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Diaz is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alvarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Alvarez managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Alvarez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Diaz jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz misses the jab.
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Diaz moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Diaz.
I've got Diaz 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Diaz!
A very excited looking Diego Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enric Palazuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Enric Palazuelos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Enric Palazuelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palazuelos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palazuelos scores with a head kick.
Palazuelos lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Palazuelos takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palazuelos's guard.
Palazuelos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palazuelos tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Palazuelos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palazuelos manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Palazuelos's guard.
Thomas pushing down on Palazuelos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Palazuelos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Palazuelos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palazuelos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palazuelos is looking to get back to full guard here but Thomas has managed to pass to side control instead.
Palazuelos wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas works to advance to full mount. Palazuelos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Palazuelos is doing well to defend. Thomas seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Palazuelos is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Thomas!
In his post fight interview, Paul Thomas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gil Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaric Keresztes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaric Keresztes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaric Keresztes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keresztes closes the distance and clinches.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gilbert avoids it.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Gilbert breaks the clinch.
Keresztes tries to clinch up but Gilbert circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keresztes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Keresztes as he checks the leg kick.
Keresztes moves to clinch but Gilbert breaks away
and Gilbert counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keresztes has closed the distance and engaged Gilbert in a clinch.
Keresztes stalling in the clinch but Gilbert improves position.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keresztes lands an elbow inside that Gilbert shrugs off.
Gilbert managing to block the knees to the body from Keresztes.
Keresztes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gilbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gilbert is trying to break the clinch but Keresztes is controlling him.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
Gilbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keresztes is trying to stall.
Gilbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilbert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gilbert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert seems to be working for a kimura but Keresztes defends the submission attempt.
Keresztes is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilbert stops Keresztes from getting back to his feet.
Keresztes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gilbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keresztes is pressing down on Gilbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keresztes keeping moving, preventing Gilbert from controlling successfully.
Gilbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keresztes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Keresztes keeps moving.
Keresztes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keresztes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilbert is one step ahead there.
Gilbert has gone for a leg lock! Keresztes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilbert's guard.
Gilbert wants to sweep here but Keresztes controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is working an open guard so Keresztes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Keresztes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gilbert counters with a low kick, right behind Keresztes 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keresztes closes the distance but Gilbert moves to the side
and Gilbert counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaric Keresztes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gilbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gilbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keresztes.
Keresztes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a good low kick that Keresztes was not able to check.
Keresztes moves in looking to clinch but Gilbert pushes him off.
Keresztes tries to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilbert is looking to stall here but Keresztes recovers full guard.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Keresztes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keresztes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gilbert working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keresztes holds on and takes a little breather.
Gilbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilbert advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilbert.
Gilbert misses with a head shot. Keresztes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gilbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Keresztes is retaining full guard.
Gilbert prevents Keresztes from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keresztes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilbert.
Gilbert is stalling in the full guard.
Keresztes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keresztes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Keresztes keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keresztes misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gilbert finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jaric Keresztes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilbert motions for Keresztes to come forward. Gilbert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Gilbert misses
and Keresztes counters by moving into the clinch.
Keresztes working Gilbert over with knees to the body.
Gilbert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Gilbert dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gilbert feints and then cracks Keresztes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keresztes down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keresztes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keresztes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keresztes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gilbert counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Gilbert blocks it.
Keresztes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilbert.
Gilbert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keresztes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but Gilbert blocks with his arms.
Keresztes is trying to maintain a safe position but Gilbert gets an underhook and turns Keresztes into the cage.
Gilbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gilbert avoids it.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keresztes blocks it with crossed arms.
Keresztes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gilbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gilbert is trying to break free.
Gilbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keresztes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gilbert is defending well for now.
Gilbert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gilbert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keresztes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilbert's efforts to push away.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keresztes working Gilbert over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keresztes working Gilbert over with knees to the body.
Gilbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keresztes wants to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a low kick, right behind Keresztes 's knee.
Gilbert tries to clinch up
and Keresztes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilbert throws a body kick that misses
and Keresztes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gilbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keresztes throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gilbert avoiding damage as Keresztes throws knees to the body.
Keresztes working Gilbert over with knees to the body.
Jaric Keresztes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keresztes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gilbert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keresztes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes lands a good knee to the midsection. Gilbert won't want to take too many of those.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Keresztes.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gilbert's face.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keresztes.
Gilbert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gilbert's face.
Keresztes lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Gilbert managing to block the knees to the body from Keresztes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaric Keresztes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keresztes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaric Keresztes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Osman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stan Johnson's chin.
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174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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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 New York, Jan Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a push kick but Osman slaps the foot to one side.
Osman blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Osman's guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osman is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osman has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Osman can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Osman gets full guard.
Osman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Osman tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman controlling Johnson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osman 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.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osman trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osman keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osman is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Osman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Osman is retaining full guard.
Osman is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Osman is working from the bottom.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Osman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Osman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Osman blocks nicely.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson distracts Osman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Osman is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands up over Osman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Osman's guard and throws a big left but Osman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Johnson 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.
Osman throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that Osman semi-blocks.
Osman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Osman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Jan Osman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Johnson.
Osman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Osman cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Osman counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Osman has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osman.
A body shot lands from Osman.
Osman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Osman blocks with his arms.
Osman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Osman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osman works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Osman digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Osman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Osman.
Johnson is trying to push Osman away but Osman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osman lands with a left to the head.
Osman is working Johnson over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osman lands a right hand.
Osman digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Osman.
Osman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman lands a body shot.
Osman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osman pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osman digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Osman as the two fighters clinch.
Osman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Osman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jan Osman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Osman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Osman sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Osman is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Osman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Osman finish him?
Osman lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Osman tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Osman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman throws a shot to the body.
Stan Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Osman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Osman clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jan Osman is winning the standup battle so far.
Osman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Osman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osman pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Osman moves into the clinch successfully.
Osman breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osman blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Osman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A good leg kick by Osman.
Osman thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Osman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osman is working Johnson over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Osman.
Osman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Osman.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Osman sprawls well.
Osman scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osman connects with a combination that backs up Johnson into the cage. Osman lands a flurry of punches that gets past Johnson's guard. Johnson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Osman bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Osman!
An out of breath Jan Osman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Walters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Steinberg's chin.
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179 lbs
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172 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Steinberg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steinberg defends it nicely.
Walters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steinberg's waist but Steinberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walters off to one side.
Nice jab there from Steinberg.
Walters fails with the takedown
and Steinberg counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters throws a sloppy head kick and Steinberg moves out of range easily.
Steinberg stuffs the takedown.
Steinberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steinberg takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinberg circles away.
Steinberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steinberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank Steinberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Walters off the cage and back into range.
Walters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steinberg.
Walters dives in and grabs Steinberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinberg pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for Steinberg.
Walters fails to land the takedown.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steinberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steinberg scores with a jab.
Walters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steinberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walters darts in and clinches Steinberg up against the cage.
Steinberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters blocks a body shot from Steinberg.
Steinberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters jumps guard but Steinberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Walters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steinberg is defending well.
Steinberg is pushing Walters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steinberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walters misses with a takedown
and Steinberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steinberg staying out of range there.
Steinberg cracks Walters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg stuffs the takedown.
Walters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steinberg is fending him off so far but Walters persists. Nope, Steinberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Steinberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steinberg stuns Walters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Steinberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walters walks into a jab.
Steinberg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Steinberg.
Steinberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinberg misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters tries for a takedown but Steinberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steinberg throws a big shot that misses.
Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walters dives in and grabs Steinberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinberg pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steinberg.
Walters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steinberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Walters. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steinberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Steinberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Walters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Steinberg. No joy for Walters on that attempt.
Steinberg throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Johnny Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steinberg throws a hook but Walters avoids it easily.
Steinberg cracks the inside of Walters's front leg.
Frank Steinberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Steinberg.
Steinberg lands with a straight right. Walters didn't see that one coming.
Steinberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steinberg scores with a body shot.
Steinberg throws a good cross that connects.
Steinberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walters is thwarting Steinberg's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steinberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Steinberg is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steinberg avoid being mounted?
Steinberg gets back to full guard.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Steinberg.
Steinberg looking to control.
Steinberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steinberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walters is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters looking to sit in guard and control but Steinberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steinberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steinberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters is trying to keep Steinberg in close.
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steinberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters pushes a forearm under Steinberg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Steinberg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Walters!
Johnny Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo DeSilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSilka comes to the cage accompanied by International Love by Pitbull. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renzo DeSilka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSilka is defended easily by Jackson.
DeSilka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lyoto Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by DeSilka as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilka drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeSilka wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
DeSilka drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick DeSilka off! DeSilka jumps back into Jackson's guard.
DeSilka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls DeSilka in to control the position.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeSilka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeSilka passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from DeSilka there.
DeSilka wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but DeSilka is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSilka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSilka is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeSilka wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSilka is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
DeSilka stands up from half guard.
DeSilka tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeSilka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo DeSilka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
DeSilka tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeSilka gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSilka tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilka.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
DeSilka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSilka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by DeSilka.
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 Renzo DeSilka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a head kick but DeSilka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeSilka is out of range.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and DeSilka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilka.
DeSilka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilka is one step ahead there.
DeSilka 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.
DeSilka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSilka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeSilka is looking for a kimura here.
DeSilka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. DeSilka eventually gives up the hold.
DeSilka is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to improve his position but DeSilka is controlling well.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilka sits in half guard.
DeSilka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. DeSilka eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilka trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking to control DeSilka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson tries to roll over but DeSilka keeps him under control.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from DeSilka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renzo DeSilka!
Renzo DeSilka retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Renzo DeSilka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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