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SPFT12 - Turbulently Laminar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quention McNasty (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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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quention McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole moves in looking to clinch but McNasty pushes him off.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McNasty is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cole controlling the action here.
Cole stands up out of the half guard.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but McNasty persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole misses with a leg kick
and McNasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNasty clinches up against the cage.
Cole jumps guard and drags McNasty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cole tries to get out of the position.
McNasty trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole seems keen to control McNasty's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNasty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNasty wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
McNasty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cole controlling the position.
McNasty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bj Cole.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNasty smiles and moves away.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and McNasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNasty lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNasty avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but McNasty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole tries to clinch up but McNasty circles away and keeps his distance.
McNasty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cole if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNasty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNasty backs up against the cage.
McNasty is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNasty lands with a shot to the body.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but McNasty is just out of range.
McNasty lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole throws a leg kick but McNasty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cole tries to clinch up but McNasty circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into McNasty's guard.
McNasty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty looking for a sweep. Not yet McNasty, not yet.
McNasty pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Bj Cole has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cole has managed to clinch.
A short left from McNasty.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole is trying to push McNasty away but McNasty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNasty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McNasty avoiding damage.
McNasty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole is trying to trip McNasty. He has hold of a leg but McNasty is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cole persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNasty is on top in guard.
McNasty wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
McNasty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNasty trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is looking for a triangle but McNasty pushes his legs off easily.
McNasty trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Quention McNasty has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McNasty swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McNasty.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but McNasty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole looks for a takedown but McNasty sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNasty lands with a nice body punch.
McNasty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNasty throws a head kick that half lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McNasty enables Cole to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McNasty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 Bj Cole will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McNasty to the ground. Cole is now in McNasty's guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but McNasty is keeping the position.
McNasty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McNasty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McNasty, up you get!
Cole fails with the takedown.
Bj Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cole is defended easily by McNasty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNasty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNasty gets slowly back to his feet.
McNasty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNasty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNasty with a hook.
McNasty scores with a jab to the head.
Cole tries to clinch
and McNasty counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown but McNasty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNasty scores with a head kick. Cole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole blocks a head kick by McNasty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNasty swivels and escapes.
McNasty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for McNasty.
Quention McNasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quention McNasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with McNasty, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes McNasty against the cage but McNasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McNasty catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McNasty tries to strike from the bottom.
McNasty keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bj Cole just wasn't active enough.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with McNasty, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes McNasty against the cage but McNasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by McNasty which made him look bad.
Bj Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNasty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Cole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camber Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camber Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Camber Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Camber Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cartwright's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cartwright, up you get!
Rogers leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
Rogers throws a head kick that half lands.
Eric Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camber Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartwright counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Cartwright shakes it off.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Camber Cartwright's cut is getting worse.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cartwright, up you get!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Rogers misses
and Cartwright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rogers looks winded!
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camber Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers connects with a combination that backs up Cartwright into the cage. Rogers lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cartwright's guard. Cartwright is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Rogers bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Rogers!
A relieved looking Eric Rogers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders lands a big head kick that sends Ambrose tumbling to the mat! Saunders takes a step backwards and waves Ambrose back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ambrose is rocked!
It looks like Chris Ambrose 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!
Saunders throws a leg kick which misses Ambrose's front leg but catches the back leg as Ambrose tries to avoid it.
Oh Ambrose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ambrose looks to land a combination. Saunders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ambrose gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Saunders!
Post fight, an emotional Jacob Saunders said 'I want to thanks SPFT Hilo for the wonderful oppertunity and i want to congratz Bambang Ridwan for his victory against Salim Abous that title is yours bro i don't wanna fight you,and thank you God for everything!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toni Touhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touhu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Touhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Touhu wants to clinch.
Tasalakki drives through with a takedown into Touhu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tasalakki is posturing up here but Touhu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tasalakki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tasalakki has to tap! Slick submission there by Touhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toni Touhu!
A very excited looking Toni Touhu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen X is Coming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tadashi Masaru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masaru was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masaru is keeping the position for now.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masaru wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masaru manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Masaru in his guard.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Masaru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva working for a triangle but Masaru defends it easily.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masaru defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard but Masaru manages to pass into side control anyway.
Who's going to make the next move?
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Masaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Masaru decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Masaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masaru missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masaru throws a big shot that misses.
Silva scores with a takedown into Masaru's guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masaru missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva tries for a takedown but Masaru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Masaru which made him look bad.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Masaru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tadashi Masaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Masaru looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Masaru lands a slapping body shot.
Masaru throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Masaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masaru swivels and escapes.
Masaru throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Tadashi Masaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Masaru misses with the combination.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Masaru sprawls well.
Masaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masaru misses with a double jab.
Masaru tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masaru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masaru enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masaru manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Masaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masaru wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Masaru is keeping the position.
Silva passes Masaru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Eduardo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masaru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaru is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masaru has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Masaru.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masaru's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva wants to control the action here but instead Masaru manages to pass to full mount!
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to hold on but Masaru postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masaru prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Masaru counters with a nice body kick.
Masaru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Masaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masaru sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masaru swivels and escapes.
Tadashi Masaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masaru defends it nicely.
Masaru lands a jab to the head.
Tadashi Masaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Masaru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Masaru lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masaru scores with a nice strike.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masaru circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva defending well as Masaru loads up on a big left hand.
Masaru misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masaru pinned against the cage. Masaru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva shoots in but Masaru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Masaru throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masaru as he avoids it easily.
Masaru lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru misses the shot to the body.
Masaru works the jab nicely.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Masaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva is rocked!
Masaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Masaru finish him?
Masaru slips a jab from Silva.
Masaru drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Masaru follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Masaru gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadashi Masaru!
Tadashi Masaru really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that DoofenshmirtzDoofenshmirtz All 160 Supplements Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Boon 2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lola DaCola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boon 2 might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Teach me how daugie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boon 2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lola DaCola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon 2 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boon 2 throws a series of punches but DaCola moves out of range.
DaCola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DaCola is pressing down on Boon 2's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boon 2 is holding on for now.
DaCola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boon 2 has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boon 2 kicks DaCola off and gets back to his feet.
Boon 2 fails to land with a series of punches.
DaCola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaCola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boon 2 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DaCola.
DaCola misses with the combination.
DaCola throws a head kick but Boon 2 moves out of range.
Boon 2 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DaCola throws a jab but it's blocked by Boon 2.
Boon 2 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DaCola circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Boon 2, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCola throws a head kick but Boon 2 moves out of range.
DaCola shoots in looking for a takedown. Boon 2 tries to sprawl out of it but DaCola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boon 2 manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DaCola moves into the clinch.
Boon 2 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DaCola has him pressed against the cage.
Boon 2 is trying to break the clinch but DaCola has him pressed against the cage.
DaCola breaks the clinch.
DaCola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boon 2 staying out of range there.
DaCola scores with a jab to the head.
Boon 2 misses with the combination.
DaCola throws a series of punches but Boon 2 moves out of range.
Bam Boon 2 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DaCola throws a powerful right kick. Boon 2 tried to block low but the kick was high! Boon 2 was taken right off of his feet! DaCola jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lola DaCola!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lola DaCola thanked Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Bronco Buster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronco Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
Benton throws a jab when Buster was well out of range.
Benton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buster misses with a low kick.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt.
Buster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benton tries to buck Buster off but Buster is having none of it.
Benton misses with a strike from the bottom.
Buster working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Benton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buster remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Benton tries to buck Buster off but Buster is having none of it.
Buster controlling from side mount.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Benton is trying to control Buster's posture but Buster avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Buster misses with a wild body shot.
Buster moves in looking to clinch but Benton pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Buster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton scores with a nice right hand.
Buster shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buster moves out of range of the body kick from Benton.
Benton takes a swing at Buster's ribcage but misses.
Buster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Benton stuns Buster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster looking to score a takedown here. Benton is defending well but Buster drives through and ends up in Benton's guard.
Buster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benton for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buster defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buster has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
Buster is working Benton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster with a nice head shot there.
Buster postures up and lands a big shot to Benton's brow.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Buster 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.
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 Bronco Buster will probably get the nod.
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.
Buster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buster prevents Benton from improving his position.
Buster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benton looking for submissions off his back.
Benton wants to get back to full guard but Buster has mounted him!
Benton taking shots to the head.
Buster trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Benton working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Buster's attempts to control the action.
Benton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buster lands a heavy elbow.
Buster controlling from the full mount.
Benton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benton tries to lock up and control but Buster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benton is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control but Buster is having none of it.
Benton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benton is trying to escape the mount.
Buster looking to finish Benton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benton!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton is trying to escape the mount.
Buster scoring with strikes but Benton is staying in there.
Buster trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Buster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to escape the mount.
Buster trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Buster controlling the pace for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buster prevents Benton from getting the reversal.
Buster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Buster landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster raining down shots from the mount!
Buster with a couple of short strikes.
Benton is rocked!
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!
Buster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Benton is still in real trouble! Can Buster finish him?
Buster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benton looks a forlorn figure.
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Buster's attempts to control the action.
Buster controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Benton seems to have recovered his senses.
Buster wants to free his trapped foot but Benton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronco Buster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buster, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Benton misses
and Buster counters with a straight right hand.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buster.
Buster takes one to the side of the head.
Buster walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buster. Benton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Buster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Benton.
Buster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benton but Benton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glenn Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buster drives through with a takedown into Benton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buster wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buster defends well.
Buster stands up and waves to Benton to follow him.
Glenn Benton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buster is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a body shot.
A big left from Benton misses.
Benton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benton digs a good body shot into Buster's ribs.
Buster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benton avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Benton stops Buster from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is putting a hurting on Benton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bronco Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buster happy to just control the position for now.
Benton is trying to control Buster's posture but Buster avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Buster is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bronco Buster.
Benton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buster. That's going to slow Benton down.
Buster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton swats away the attempt to clinch by Buster.
Buster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benton to the mat! Benton manages to get full guard.
Benton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buster is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Glenn Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronco Buster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronco Buster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bronco Buster made sure he mentioned Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Can't take the sky from me as his entrance music. Stephen Cerrone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails with the takedown
and Cerrone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stephen Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Cerrone.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Cerrone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cerrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.
Cerrone digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds keeps control of Cerrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cerrone stops a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Stephen Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
Reynolds has Cerrone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cerrone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Cerrone lands a body punch.
Reynolds trying to control the position but instead, Cerrone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reynolds into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Cerrone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cerrone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Cerrone misses with a punch on the inside.
Cerrone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cerrone blocking some punches.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Cerrone lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerrone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerrone's elbow.
Cerrone prevents the takedown attempt.
Cerrone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Cerrone lands with a light punch inside.
Cerrone lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Cerrone manages to get underhooks.
Cerrone slowing the pace effectively.
Cerrone tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Cerrone blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cerrone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds being controlled against the cage.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Cerrone jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reynolds is in close to Cerrone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Cerrone blocks nicely.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reynolds is working Cerrone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerrone is on top in guard.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds controls Cerrone momentarily but Cerrone frees himself.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephen Cerrone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerrone.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Cerrone throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds is looking to chop away at Cerrone's legs.
Cerrone throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Cerrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerrone is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cerrone misses the shot to the body.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Cerrone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cerrone takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Cerrone misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerrone pinned against the cage. Cerrone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cerrone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cerrone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stephen Cerrone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cerrone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cerrone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cerrone struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Cerrone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Cerrone.
Cerrone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cerrone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cerrone.
Reynolds has clasped his hands together around Cerrone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reynolds misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerrone keeps working.
Reynolds taking a break here but Cerrone is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cerrone wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerrone manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Cerrone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cerrone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cerrone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reynolds, into his guard.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Cerrone postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds wants to control the position but Cerrone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cerrone wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cerrone wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cerrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerrone is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerrone stands and throws Reynolds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephen Cerrone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerrone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reynolds, who protects the arm well.
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 Stephen Cerrone 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.
Cerrone misses with a body shot.
Cerrone throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a single leg into guard. Cerrone didn't expect that.
Cerrone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cerrone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Cerrone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cerrone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds!
Reynolds controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but Cerrone is defending the strikes.
Reynolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reynolds taking a break here but Cerrone is having none of it and regains half guard.
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cerrone sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone has one foot on Reynolds's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A big left from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Cerrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerrone tries to clinch up.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Cerrone.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cerrone keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Cerrone looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerrone, not yet.
Cerrone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Cerrone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reynolds pushes down on Cerrone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cerrone wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Cerrone is staying active underneath Reynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrone has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Cerrone is defending well.
Reynolds is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cerrone reverses the position - he's now on top in Reynolds's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mal Reynolds really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cerrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Cerrone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Reynolds.
Cerrone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cerrone stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Cerrone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stephen Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
Cerrone tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerrone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cerrone misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerrone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerrone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Cerrone is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Cerrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Cerrone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Cerrone throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Cerrone.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerrone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cerrone enables Reynolds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cerrone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cerrone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds postures up in Cerrone's guard and throws a big left but Cerrone blocks it.
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Cerrone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stalling away here and it's allowed Cerrone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cerrone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cerrone regains half guard.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerrone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reynolds passes Cerrone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds is looking to stall here but Cerrone recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mal Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cerrone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone scores with the left hand. Reynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Cerrone throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick.
Cerrone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reynolds's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cerrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cerrone moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerrone.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Cerrone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephen Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reynolds's half guard.
Cerrone is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Cerrone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cerrone is trying for a kimura here. Reynolds looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cerrone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Cerrone!
Stephen Cerrone is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Cerrone 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora has chosen Nirvana - Lake of Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werkka Easterlund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund throws a wild body kick that Zamora sees coming a mile off.
Zamora throws a nice head kick!
Zamora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Easterlund misses with a double jab.
Easterlund has Zamora up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterlund working aggressively here.
Zamora has a couple of punches blocked by Easterlund.
Easterlund prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Easterlund presses Zamora against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Easterlund.
Easterlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zamora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterlund tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Zamora tries to work over Easterlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Easterlund.
Easterlund misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora tries to clinch up.
Zamora clinches up against the cage.
Zamora wants a takedown.
Easterlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterlund misses with a wild combination.
Easterlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterlund throws an overhand right that lands on Zamora's shoulder, as Zamora tries to avoid the shot.
Zamora shoots in for a double leg but Easterlund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Easterlund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Easterlund tries to clinch there but Zamora circles away.
Zamora walks straight into a right hand from Easterlund - that's dropped him! Easterlund jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zamora from any more punishment! Zamora complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Werkka Easterlund!
Werkka Easterlund is the new middleweight champion!
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