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Fallen Champions XVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benancio Irizauregui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Engine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crazy train. Benancio Irizauregui told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benancio Irizauregui!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irizauregui has managed to clinch.
Irizauregui scores with a hook to the body.
Irizauregui lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Irizauregui.
Stalling in the clinch from Irizauregui.
Irizauregui pushes Engine back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Engine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irizauregui lands with a short punch from 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!
Engine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Engine.
Irizauregui blocks an uppercut.
Irizauregui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irizauregui gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Irizauregui.
Engine jumps guard but Irizauregui turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Engine is breathing heavily.
Irizauregui content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irizauregui keeps control of Engine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irizauregui lands a shot to the body.
Irizauregui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Engine backwards.
Irizauregui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irizauregui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engines head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irizauregui leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Irizauregui.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Irizauregui.
Irizauregui stalling the fight.
Irizauregui scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irizauregui stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benancio Irizauregui.
Engine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irizauregui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Engine is rocked!
Irizauregui weaves into range and cracks Engine right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Engine goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Irizauregui is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benancio Irizauregui!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Born comes to the ring accompanied by hopsin: I'm here. Ask Midgard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ask Midgard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Midgard throws a series of punches but Born avoids them all with ease.
Born closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Midgard to the mat! Midgard manages to get full guard.
Born is working Midgard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Born wanted to stand there but Midgard had control of the position.
Midgard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Born. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Born trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midgard wants to stand and escape but Born is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Born is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Midgard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Midgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Born.
Born loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Born throwing strikes but missing.
Born throws an elbow that misses. Midgard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Born's guard. Nice move by Midgard!
Born 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.
Born is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Born's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Born trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Born striking off his back but it's not causing Midgard any problems.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Born shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Born missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Born is trying to work for a kimura but Midgard is defending well.
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!
Born sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midgard defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Born scores with a couple of nice shots.
Born seems to be looking for submissions.
Born throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Midgard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Born.
Born is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Midgard defends it well.
Born is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Midgard sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Born.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Born is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midgard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Born escapes and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Midgard coming out on top.
It looks like Mike Born has been cut.
Midgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooh!!! Midgard has knocked Born down with a huge combo! Midgard steps away and waves a wobbly Born back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Born is rocked!
Midgard tries to bum rush Born with a series of wild strikes but Born uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Midgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Born circles away quickly and effectively.
Midgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midgard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Midgard looks winded!
Midgard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Born moves into the clinch.
Midgard can't break the clinch.
Midgard tries to break the clinch but Born is controlling the position.
Born seems to have got his legs back now.
Born has Midgard pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Born pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Midgard tumbling to the mat - Born dives into Midgard's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Born thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Born is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Midgard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Midgard has escaped and now he's on top!
Born is pulling down on Midgard's head. It's preventing any offense from Midgard, at least for the moment.
Born throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Born holds on and takes a little breather.
Midgard is looking to stand up but Born won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Midgard throws a series of punches but Born avoids them all with ease.
Midgard lands a left and a right that send Born crashing to the mat, dazed. Midgard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Born closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Midgard's guard.
Born drops back looking for a leg! Midgard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Midgard manages to kick Born off! Born jumps back into Midgard's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Midgard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Born working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Born throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Midgard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Born gets to his feet. Midgard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Born dodges the punch combination from Midgard.
Midgard scores with a nice head shot.
Mike Born's cut is getting worse.
Midgard throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Midgard throws a series of punches but Born avoids them all with ease.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Midgard misses.
Born connects with a nice looking jab.
Midgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Midgard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Born gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Born 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.
Midgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Born.
Midgard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Born postures up and lands a big shot to Midgard's brow.
Born distracts Midgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Born postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Born throwing strikes from guard but Midgard blocks nicely.
Born distracts Midgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Born stands up and waves to Midgard to follow him.
Midgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Born scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Born not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Born scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midgard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Born.
Born missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Mike Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Born's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Born scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Born in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Midgard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Born!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Born!
Mike Born took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd like to thank every one that is supporting me.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoho Hoho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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250 lbs
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274 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hoho Hoho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orlando Sax!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoho shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense.
Orlando Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sax shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoho tries to get out of the position.
Hoho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sax tries for a kimura but Hoho is defending well.
Sax cracks Hoho with a big right hand but Hoho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sax on the ground.
Sax fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoho on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hoho is trying to buck Sax off.
Sax cracks Hoho with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoho down.
Sax scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoho to see if he's OK.
It looks like Hoho Hoho has been cut.
Hoho is looking to regain half guard here but Sax keeps moving and retains side control.
Sax creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoho is rocked!
Hoho Hoho's cut is getting worse.
Hoho is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sax in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hoho looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sax turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Sax!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Alvarez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandwich blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandwich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Sandwich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandwich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandwich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandwich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandwich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandwich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Sandwich from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandwich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sandwich seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sandwich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sandwich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sandwich looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sandwich avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandwich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarez is surviving well by controlling Sandwich's body position as best he can.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sandwich avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alvarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sandwich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sandwich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Sandwich moves to the back position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandwich is persistently looking for the submission but Alvarez is defending it well.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Sandwich won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alvarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alvarez wants to hold on but Sandwich pushes him away.
Alvarez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandwich seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvarez is holding on tight.
Sandwich looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alvarez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alvarez shrugs it off.
Sandwich is working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez frees his head quite easily.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Sandwich won't let Alvarez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sandwich wants to take Alvarez's back here but Alvarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sandwich working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
Sandwich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarez is surviving well by controlling Sandwich's body position as best he can.
Sandwich looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Alvarez wants to control but Sandwich is keeping busy.
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.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Sandwich is controlling him
Sandwich seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Sandwich is working for a submission of some sort.
Sandwich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.
Sandwich trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Sandwich is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandwich trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Sandwich has control of the leg.
Alvarez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandwich pulls his head out easily.
Sandwich wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sandwich is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alvarez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lunchmeat Sandwich!
After the big win, Lunchmeat Sandwich 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Blancheflor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master's entrance music is Master of Puppets. A fine choice. Blancheflor has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. 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 Tristan Blancheflor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tristan Blancheflor!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blancheflor looks to throw the jab but Master is out of range.
Master looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Master tries to free his leg and advance position but Blancheflor is retaining full guard.
Master is working hard here to advance position.
Master showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Master looking to pass the guard.
Master stands and throws Blancheflor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blancheflor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Master is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blancheflor still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blancheflor has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master tries to bench press Blancheflor off him but Blancheflor keeps the position.
Master really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Master manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Master is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blancheflor pulls his head out easily.
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.
Blancheflor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Master won't allow Blancheflor to pass to mount.
Master tries to roll over but Blancheflor keeps him under control.
Blancheflor is pressing down on Master's thigh, looking to free his foot. Master is holding on for now.
Blancheflor is trying to control. Master wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Master looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blancheflor winds up and cracks Master with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master wants to get back to full guard but Blancheflor has mounted him!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Master working to try and regain half guard.
Master takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Master is in all sorts of trouble here.
Master tries to hold on but Blancheflor postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blancheflor trying to control but Master is having none of it.
Blancheflor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Master to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Master shrugs it off.
Blancheflor wants to finish this one by submission but Master is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blancheflor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor avoids the attempt from Master to control.
Master is trying to escape the mount.
Blancheflor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Blancheflor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Blancheflor lands a big shot there that rocks Master but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Master takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Master tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Master wants to hold on but Blancheflor pushes him away.
Blancheflor lands a big shot there that rocks Master but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor scoring with strikes but Master is staying in there.
Blancheflor landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blancheflor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blancheflor is landing with some decent strikes but Master is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Master is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Master is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Master sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Master actively working from the bottom here.
Blancheflor wants to pass the guard but Master is defending well.
Blancheflor controlling the action here.
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. Blancheflor connects with a nice short shot to Master's temple.
Blancheflor trying to control the action but Master is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Master is trying to maintain the position but Blancheflor is very close to passing his half guard.
Blancheflor seems to be looking for submissions.
Blancheflor wants to take a breather but Master is having none of it.
Blancheflor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blancheflor prevents Master from improving his position.
Master is pressing down on Blancheflor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blancheflor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Master working for a triangle but Blancheflor defends it easily.
Master lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor throws an elbow that misses. Master uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blancheflor's guard. Nice move by Master!
Blancheflor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Master's guard.
Blancheflor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blancheflor looking to pass the guard.
Blancheflor wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blancheflor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blancheflor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blancheflor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Master looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blancheflor wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Master thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blancheflor being controlled here momentarily.
Blancheflor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blancheflor trying to control but Master is working from the bottom.
Blancheflor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blancheflor throwing strikes but missing.
Blancheflor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Master has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blancheflor has managed to get both his arms back between Master's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Master not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blancheflor tries to free his leg and advance position but Master is retaining full guard.
Blancheflor trying to control but Master is working from the bottom.
Blancheflor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blancheflor chips away with some ground and pound.
Blancheflor throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Blancheflor wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Blancheflor tries to free his leg and advance position but Master is retaining full guard.
Blancheflor is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
Master trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blancheflor trying to control but Master is working from the bottom.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blancheflor.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Blancheflor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Master manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blancheflor is bucking up trying to escape but Master cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Master can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blancheflor is looking to escape.
Blancheflor is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blancheflor is in a horrible position here. Master smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Blancheflor dominated that round.
That's time! Master's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Master fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blancheflor to the ground. Master is now in Blancheflor's guard.
Blancheflor looking to control.
Master landing some decent shots from guard.
Master advances position into side control!
Master is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blancheflor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blancheflor tries to bench press Master off him but Master keeps the position.
Tristan Blancheflor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blancheflor is not content to let Master control the position.
Master working the strikes but Blancheflor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Master is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blancheflor is just riding it out for now. Master eventually gives up the hold.
Blancheflor is trying to maintain the position but Master is very close to passing his half guard.
Blancheflor is looking to get back to full guard here but Master has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blancheflor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Master lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blancheflor down.
Master swings around for an armbar but Blancheflor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Master's guard.
Master working for a triangle but Blancheflor defends it easily.
Blancheflor is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
Master working for a triangle but Blancheflor defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blancheflor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Master tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blancheflor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Master is looking to get to half guard.
Blancheflor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blancheflor landing strikes from the mount and Master is in trouble!
Blancheflor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Master working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blancheflor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blancheflor lands a big elbow.
Master tries to reverse the position but Blancheflor maintains control.
Blancheflor lands a heavy elbow.
Master is in a horrible position here. Blancheflor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blancheflor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blancheflor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blancheflor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Master is rocked!
Master tries to hold on but Blancheflor pushes him away.
Oh Master is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blancheflor breaks from Master's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor avoids the attempt from Master to control.
Blancheflor raining down shots from the mount!
Blancheflor landing shots from mount.
Blancheflor raining down shots from the mount!
Master seems to have got his legs back now.
Master working to try and regain half guard.
Blancheflor looking to control but Master is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Master taking shots to the head.
Blancheflor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Master hang on?
Blancheflor with a couple of short strikes.
Blancheflor with shots to the head and body - Master looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor wants to finish this one by submission but Master is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blancheflor.
Master is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master wants to control but Blancheflor is having none of it.
Master regains half guard.
Master wants to improve his position but Blancheflor is controlling well.
Master is concentrating on defense, preventing Blancheflor from advancing position.
Blancheflor is looking for a kimura but Master is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blancheflor to get the leverage.
Blancheflor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blancheflor lands with a punch from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Master looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blancheflor lands with a punch from half guard.
Blancheflor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Master!
Master really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Master is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Master is desperately trying to improve his position but Blancheflor has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Blancheflor.
Blancheflor tries to control but Master wriggling away.
Blancheflor avoids the attempt from Master to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Master is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blancheflor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Master can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blancheflor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Master is in a horrible position here. Blancheflor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blancheflor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Master is looking to escape.
Blancheflor lands a big shot there that rocks Master but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Master keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blancheflor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blancheflor scoring with strikes but Master is staying in there.
Master bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Master trying to control but Blancheflor is working from the bottom.
Blancheflor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Master gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Master wants to control from the top but Blancheflor keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Blancheflor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blancheflor 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Tristan Blancheflor!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tristan Blancheflor!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Tristan Blancheflor!
Tristan Blancheflor wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Blancheflor gave a mention to Pirates Powder in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Severino Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynjar Skjeggestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severino Bernardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brynjar Skjeggestad's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severino Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brynjar Skjeggestad!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo shoots in but Skjeggestad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
enabling Skjeggestad to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Skjeggestad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bernardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernardo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skjeggestad to the ground. Bernardo is now in Skjeggestad's guard.
Bernardo is sitting in close to Skjeggestad's body. Skjeggestad has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bernardo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bernardo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Skjeggestad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brynjar Skjeggestad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Clock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Clock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Nick Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Clock!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in and bounces Clock off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Clock.
Clock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Clock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clock is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clock is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson throws a strike but Clock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson wants to stand up but Clock is controlling him.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clock manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Clock keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clock has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Clock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is looking to advance position but Clock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Clock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Robinson wants to control but Clock is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clock looking for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is having none of it.
Clock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Robinson has worked his arm free - good work by Robinson!
Robinson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clock's half guard.
Clock is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Clock keeps moving.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Clock keeps moving.
Clock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robinson!
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
Clock looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clock wants to take Robinson's back but he can't do it this time.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
Clock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Clock looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Clock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Clock.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson passes Clock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Clock manages to get to full guard.
Clock keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Clock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Clock keeps moving.
Clock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clock is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clock wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clock looking to pass the guard.
Clock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clock advances to half guard.
Clock is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clock postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Clock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Clock is working away.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clock looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson looks to land a strike but Clock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clock is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clock has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Clock's legs - danger averted.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Clock has wrist control.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Robinson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robinson controls the position from side control.
Robinson cracks Clock with a big elbow.
Robinson controlling the position from side mount.
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!
Clock is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Clock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Clock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clock stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Clock looking for a submission but Robinson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Clock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Robinson is right now.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Clock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Clock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Clock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clock off and has taken his back!
Clock covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Robinson controlling well, preventing Clock from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Robinson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Robinson 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.
Clock trying to control the hands but Robinson won't let him.
Robinson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Clock hold on?!
Clock fending off the submission attempt from Robinson.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clock takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Clock is trying to remain composed but Robinson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
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!
Clock tries to roll but Robinson sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson cracks Clock with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Clock from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Robinson missing with strikes.
Clock is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robinson is punishing Clock with strikes - can he finish him?!
Clock is rocked!
Robinson biding his time, controlling Clock.
Clock is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
Nick Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Clock is controlling his hands well.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Robinson is raining down hard shots and and Clock has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Robinson!
Nick Robinson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickolas Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bj Penn's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nickolas Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Penn tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz stands up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickolas Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Diaz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Penn looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn has his feet on Diaz's thighs here. He's pushed Diaz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diaz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Penn!
Bj Penn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Toe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toe's entrance music is Here Comes the Boom!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shelby Toe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gil Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toe misses with a takedown
and Gilbert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toe's knee momentarily.
Toe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilbert is just out of range.
Toe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gilbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toe shoots in but Gilbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelby Toe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Toe shoots in but no luck this time.
Shelby Toe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilbert feints and then cracks Toe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toe down.
Toe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Toe.
Toe checks the leg kick.
Gilbert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toe lands the left hand.
Gilbert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilbert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gilbert walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gilbert scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilbert moves into the clinch.
Toe jumps guard but Gilbert turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Gilbert tries to break free but Toe pushes him back against the ropes.
Toe is working for takedown but Gilbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilbert's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gilbert unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but Toe blocks with his arms.
Gilbert prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilbert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Toe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gilbert clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toe is hanging on to Gilbert's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toe lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gilbert wants to escape the position.
Toe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gilbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gilbert for a finish.
Toe doesn't have the hooks in and Gilbert manages to turn into his guard.
Gilbert postures up.
Gilbert throwing strikes but missing.
Gilbert preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert passes Toe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toe is refusing to be controlled, as Gilbert sits in half guard.
Gilbert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Toe's head.
Toe looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert is looking to take a break and control but Toe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toe trying to control here.
Gilbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toe gets back to full guard.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilbert wants to stand but Toe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gilbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toe controls Gilbert momentarily but Gilbert frees himself.
Gilbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toe's head.
Toe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilbert wants to pass the guard but Toe is keeping the position.
Toe keeping moving, preventing Gilbert from controlling successfully.
Gilbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toe has momentary wrist control but Gilbert slips an elbow through the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gilbert has passed into side control.
Gilbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toe is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilbert goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gilbert but great work by Toe.
Toe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gilbert is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toe is looking to control Gilbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toe avoid being mounted?
Toe is positioning himself well to prevent Gilbert advancing to mount.
Toe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Toe wants to improve his position but Gilbert is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gilbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toe moves into full guard.
Toe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Toe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilbert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toe's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert looking to sit in guard and control but Toe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gilbert has his foot on Toe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toe works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Gilbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Toe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilbert manages to avoid it.
Toe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Toe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gilbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toe off and has taken his back!
Toe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gilbert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Toe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Toe regains half guard.
Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toe is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toe managing to control the position.
Gilbert with a nice head shot there.
Toe keeping moving, preventing Gilbert from controlling successfully.
Gilbert preventing the sweep.
Toe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilbert defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert trying to control but Toe is working from the bottom.
Toe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gilbert trying to control but Toe is working from the bottom.
Gilbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Toe is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toe can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toe is not content to let Gilbert control the position.
Gilbert prevents Toe from improving his position.
Toe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Toe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe keeping full guard, as Gilbert tries to pass.
Gilbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Toe keeps moving.
Gilbert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Toe keeps moving.
Toe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toe looking for a sweep. Not yet Toe, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gil Gilbert.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilbert, right into the meat.
Gilbert stuffs the takedown.
Gilbert is looking to slow Toe down with leg kicks.
Toe gets a double leg takedown into Gilbert's guard.
Gilbert working for a triangle but Toe defends it easily.
Toe wants to control from the top but Gilbert keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.
Toe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilbert's head.
Toe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gilbert's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toe wants to pass the guard but Gilbert is keeping the position.
Toe advances to half guard.
Gilbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilbert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toe is keen to just control but Gilbert is a slippery customer.
Gilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Toe there.
Toe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilbert is looking to improve his position.
Gil Gilbert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toe is nestled in close to Gilbert, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toe is trying to control. Gilbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilbert is just riding it out for now. Toe eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toe lands a nice short elbow.
Gilbert is refusing to be controlled, as Toe sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Toe is looking to advance position but Gilbert won't allow it.
Toe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gilbert punching from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toe is controlling the pace.
Toe is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep. Toe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert is not content to let Toe control the position.
Gilbert gets back to full guard.
Toe is working Gilbert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Toe 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Gil Gilbert!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Shelby Toe!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Shelby Toe!
Shelby Toe wins by split decision!
Shelby Toe gave a mention to Pirates Powder in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tjemu Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tjemu Van Dijk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hulk Hogan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tjemu Van Dijk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Van Dijk scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses.
Van Dijk jabs at Hogan's body.
Tjemu Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Dijk. That's going to slow Hogan down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Dijk cracks Hogan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Van Dijk has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hogan to stand back up!
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Van Dijk keeps Hogan at a distance using the push kick.
Hogan looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a body kick that misses.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk thuds his shin into the meat of Hogan's side.
Van Dijk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Dijk lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hogan tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tjemu Van Dijk!
Tjemu Van Dijk is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tjemu Van Dijk, 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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