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Fallen Champions VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. icky thump kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andre Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Danny Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Jones.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Greene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greene would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greene stops Jones from standing up.
Greene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greene wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Danny Greene has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Greene checks a leg kick.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Greene is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Greene has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones looking to control but instead Greene has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones passes to full mount!
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones wants to control the pace but Greene is squirming around nicely.
Greene is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Greene that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones landing punches.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Greene is on top in guard.
Greene sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.
Greene is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones passes into side control, despite Greene's attempt to control the position.
Greene is not content to let Jones control the position.
Greene wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Greene stops Jones from passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Greene stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the ropes. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the ropes and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the ropes. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Greene throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Greene tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andre Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene moves into the clinch successfully.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Jones is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones is trying to trip Greene. He has hold of a leg but Greene is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Jones gets to his feet. Greene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene moves into the clinch successfully.
Greene wants to break free but Jones has control.
Greene jumps guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greene throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones won't allow Greene to get back to his feet.
Andre Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
Jones is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greene manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Greene in his guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greene tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
The referee warns Greene that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones cracks Greene with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Greene taking shots to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones working Greene over with strikes here.
Jones looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones has control of Greene's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Greene regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andre Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Greene is trying to escape the mount.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Danny Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Greene can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Greene is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Greene is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Andre Jones!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Andre Jones!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Andre Jones!
Andre Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Andre Jones, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ikaika Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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138 lbs
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18
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikaika Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulo is defended easily by Van Damme.
Paulo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Van Damme throws a front kick that sends Paulo stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Damme lands a brutal head kick. Paulo looks out on his feet and Van Damme throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jean Claude Van Damme waved his t-shirt featuring Pirates Powder's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pit Bull will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Bull!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders blocks a head kick by Bull.
Bull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flanders is fending him off so far but Bull persists. Nope, Flanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bull somewhat.
Flanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flanders off to one side.
Bull stuffs the takedown.
Flanders blocks a head kick by Bull.
Flanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bull circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Flanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull misses with a kick to the body.
Flanders could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bull leaves Flanders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Flanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flanders is breathing heavily.
Flanders tries to keep at a distance but Bull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flanders.
Flanders looking for a takedown.
Bull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bull drops Flanders with a beautiful combination! Flanders stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bull is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rod Flanders has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanders circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flanders is fending him off so far but Bull persists. Nope, Flanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flanders circles away.
Flanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Flanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull throws a leg kick but Flanders checks it.
Bull drives through and clinches with Flanders against the ropes.
Flanders is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Bull.
Knees to the body from Bull.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
Bull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flanders defends it nicely.
Bull fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flanders to the ground. Bull is now in Flanders's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bull passes into half guard.
Flanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bull seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Flanders looking for submissions off his back.
Flanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bull tries to stand but can't do so whilst Flanders controls his leg.
Flanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flanders wants to sweep but Bull has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Flanders shoots in for a double leg but Bull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Bull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bull sprawls well. Bull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Bull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flanders is working for takedown but Bull is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Flanders. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bull pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short left from Bull.
Bull misses with a knee to the head.
Flanders blocks the elbow strike.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Flanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bull gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bull breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bull.
Bull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bull wants it to stay on the feet.
Flanders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flanders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flanders wants it to stay on the feet.
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Bull misses with a body kick.
Flanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Bull breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bull scores with a four punch combination!
Flanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flanders thowing shots but they're missing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flanders working the ground and pound effectively.
Flanders thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Flanders lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flanders 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.
Bull is in a horrible position here. Flanders smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flanders with a couple of short strikes.
Flanders looking to finish with strikes here!
Bull is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Flanders landing punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flanders goes for an armbar but Bull turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bull.
Bull trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flanders's guard.
Flanders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bull passes into side control.
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!
Flanders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bull off and has taken his back!
Flanders punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Flanders cracks Bull with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bull from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Flanders scores with punches and elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Flanders throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bull looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bull is taking damage to the body and head.
Flanders lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bull is trying to stand back up.
Flanders gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Flanders is landing with strikes from the back.
Flanders is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bull holding both Flanders 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Flanders.
Flanders lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flanders is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Flanders gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Flanders gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Flanders apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bull wants it to stay on the feet.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flanders shoots for a takedown but Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bull rushes Flanders and presses him up against the ropes.
Flanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bull pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bull is fending him off so far but Flanders persists. Nope, Bull circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flanders.
Bull closes the distance and pushes Flanders back into the ropes.
Flanders avoiding damage as Bull throws knees to the body.
Flanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bull after a bit of a struggle.
Flanders is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Flanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bull breaks the clinch.
Bull tries to clinch but Flanders moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bull clinches up with Flanders and pushes him back against the ropes.
Flanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Bull shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bull manages to break the clinch.
Bull dives in and grabs Flanders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flanders pushes down on Bull's head and hops out.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanders circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Flanders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
Flanders has a takedown stuffed.
Bull gets a clinch.
Bull displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flanders up against the ropes.
Flanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Bull manages to break the clinch.
Flanders fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Flanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bull.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flanders somewhat.
Bull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flanders's waist but Flanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bull off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flanders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bull quickly recovers to half guard.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Flanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flanders connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
Bull is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flanders connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flanders connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
Flanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flanders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flanders connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
Flanders working Bull over with strikes.
Flanders is nestled in close to Bull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rod Flanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Flanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bull has hold of Flanders's hands but Flanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flanders wants to pass the guard but Bull is defending well.
Flanders prevents Bull from standing back up.
Flanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flanders lands a nice short elbow.
Flanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flanders throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Flanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flanders throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bull to regain full guard.
Bull uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Flanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flanders throwing strikes from guard but Bull blocks nicely.
Flanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flanders throwing strikes but missing.
Flanders throws a strike but Bull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders working for a triangle but Bull defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flanders working for submissions but it's allowed Bull to get to half guard.
Bull is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Flanders is pressing down on Bull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flanders looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
Flanders working for submissions but it's allowed Bull to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flanders actively working from the bottom here.
Bull wants to stand but Flanders has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Flanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flanders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flanders.
Flanders throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bull escapes and throws Flanders's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Flanders tries to buck Bull off but Bull is having none of it.
Flanders is working hard here to advance position.
Flanders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Flanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Flanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Bull wants to stand up but Flanders is controlling the position.
Flanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Flanders looking for submissions off his back.
Flanders actively working from the bottom here.
Flanders tries to get to full guard but Bull has control of the leg.
Flanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bull seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Flanders actively working from the bottom here.
Flanders looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bull pushes past his half guard into mount!
Flanders wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bull stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Flanders walks into a jab.
Flanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bull as he jumps to the side.
Bull throws a head kick but Flanders moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Flanders pushes him off.
Flanders scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flanders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bull works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Flanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Flanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flanders connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flanders lands a nice short elbow.
Flanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Flanders showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Rod Flanders!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Rod Flanders!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Pit Bull!
Rod Flanders wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley Downer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kid Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downer closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kong wants to control but Downer is keeping him busy.
Kong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Downer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Downer is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kong lands a few punches from side control.
Downer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kong takes a little break here. Downer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kong 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Downer is rocked!
Kong cracks Downer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kong immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Downer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Kong!
Our winner, Kid Kong, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus comes to the ring accompanied by Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. Tom Cirus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Esteban!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esteban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirus manages to avoid it.
Cirus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esteban tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cirus is in Esteban's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cirus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cirus is in close to Esteban's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cirus chips away with some ground and pound.
Cirus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Esteban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cirus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cirus wants to pass the guard but Esteban is keeping the position.
Esteban has momentary wrist control but Cirus slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esteban wants to stand but Cirus is controlling the position.
Cirus scoring with some ground and pound.
Cirus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Esteban's head.
Esteban is rocked!
Esteban preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cirus with a nice head shot there.
Esteban is still in real trouble! Can Cirus finish him?
Cirus stands up over Esteban, holding on to his feet. Cirus throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Esteban is out cold! Cirus lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Cirus!
Tom Cirus very nearly forgot to thank Mango Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nebolath Nabochadnezzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the 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, Nebolath Nabochadnezzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Nabochadnezzar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nabochadnezzar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson looks winded!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thompson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nabochadnezzar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thompson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nabochadnezzar pulls down on the head and he's put Thompson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nebolath Nabochadnezzar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Glover was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Glover!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Glover is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Glover pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glover has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Glover is defending the position.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Glover tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Henry Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Glover backing up. Glover nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Glover moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Glover is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson moves into full mount! Glover won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Henderson has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover is keeping busy.
Henderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Glover taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benson Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Sifu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelby Toe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
221 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Sifu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shelby Toe!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sifu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sifu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toe throws a shot from downtown. Sifu moves away and avoids it.
Toe tries to bum rush Sifu with a series of wild strikes but Sifu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sifu tries to clinch up but Toe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sifu looks to clinch
and Toe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sifu rushes Toe and presses him up against the ropes.
Toe is trying to break the clinch but Sifu is controlling him.
Sifu missing with knees to the body.
Toe is trying to push Sifu away but Sifu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sifu working Toe over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sifu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Toe tries to pull guard but Sifu holds him up against the ropes and eventually Toe drops back down to his feet.
Sifu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Toe looks winded!
Sifu tries to land knees in the clinch but Toe avoids the damage to the body.
Sifu is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sifu obliges.
Sifu with a knee to the head.
Sifu slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sifu working Toe over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toe takes an elbow to the temple.
Toe jumps guard but Sifu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sifu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Master Sifu.
Sifu wants to clinch
and Toe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Toe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toe prevents Sifu from standing back up.
Sifu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toe lands strikes from half guard.
Toe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sifu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sifu is looking to improve his position.
Sifu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sifu trying to control from the bottom.
Toe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sifu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sifu tries to get out of the position.
Sifu wants to improve his position but Toe is controlling well.
Toe passes to side control.
Toe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sifu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toe is putting a hurting on Sifu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Toe tries for a kimura but Sifu is defending well.
Toe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sifu down.
Sifu is looking to regain half guard here but Toe keeps moving and retains side control.
Sifu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sifu can't do much from the bottom here.
Sifu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toe landing strikes.
Toe scoring with punches from side control.
Sifu is looking for a sweep.
Toe scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sifu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sifu tries to bench press Toe off him but Toe keeps the position.
Toe has hold of Sifu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sifu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Toe cranks the arm and Sifu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sifu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shelby Toe!
After the big win, Shelby Toe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pirates Powder and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solofa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solofa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cormier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Fatu is keeping the position.
Cormier is in close to Fatu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier landing with the ground and pound.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Fatu blocks nicely.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses. Fatu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cormier's guard. Nice move by Fatu!
Fatu trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Fatu throws a strike but Cormier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cormier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fatu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cormier stands up over Fatu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws a sloppy strike and Fatu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cormier is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fatu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Solofa Fatu!
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