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EFC 37 - Better Dayz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Stribling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Hernandez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Stribling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Stribling misses the target.
Stribling tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Stribling throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Stribling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Stribling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stribling avoids it really well and circles away.
Tim Stribling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Stribling shows good takedown defense.
Tim Stribling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stribling as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Stribling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stribling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stribling tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Stribling dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stribling throws a leg kick but Hernandez moved away.
Stribling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stribling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Stribling shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Stribling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stribling slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tim Stribling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Hernandez.
Stribling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stribling.
Stribling wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Stribling stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stribling avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez shoots in but Stribling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Stribling dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Stribling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stribling, as that shot connected.
Stribling slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stribling has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stribling tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stribling throws a leg kick but Hernandez checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Tim Stribling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Hernandez.
Stribling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Tim Stribling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stribling slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stribling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stribling digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Stribling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stribling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Stribling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Gimmie Shelter. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Socamo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socamo throws a hook to the side of Nogueira's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socamo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Socamo walks into a stiff left hand from Nogueira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socamo jabs at Nogueira's body.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Socamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socamo.
Socamo misses the jab.
Nogueira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Socamo on the side of the head.
Socamo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Socamo misses with an uppercut.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Socamo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Socamo misses the target.
Socamo slips a straight right by Nogueira.
Socamo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Socamo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amsel Socamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socamo misses with a jab to the body
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Socamo scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Antonio Nogueira has been cut.
Amsel Socamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socamo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nogueira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Socamo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Socamo misses.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Socamo sprawls well. Socamo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Socamo misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socamo throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big left from Socamo misses.
Socamo misses with a wild body shot.
Socamo looks to land a combination. Nogueira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Socamo misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira lands a jab.
Socamo throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amsel Socamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Socamo misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Socamo misses with a double jab.
Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socamo.
Socamo misses with a hook to the body
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Socamo misses.
Socamo misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Socamo.
Socamo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nogueira counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Socamo's head backwards.
Socamo misses with a body punch
and Nogueira counters with a nice body shot.
Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socamo.
Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socamo throws out the jab.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Socamo moves out of range.
Socamo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socamo misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Socamo misses with a straight right.
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.
Socamo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socamo.
Socamo throws a hook to the side of Nogueira's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Socamo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Socamo.
Socamo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nogueira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira stalks Socamo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Socamo's face. Socamo staggers backwards, shaken.
Socamo throws a shot from downtown. Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Socamo throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Socamo.
Socamo throws a sloppy body shot
and Nogueira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socamo.
Socamo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nogueira counters with a left to the body.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Socamo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Socamo circles away and keeps his distance.
Antonio Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Socamo misses with a jab to the body
and Nogueira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antonio Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Socamo misses.
Nogueira slips under a jab.
Socamo throws a jab when Nogueira was well out of range.
Socamo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Socamo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nogueira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nogueira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Socamo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira moves out of range as Socamo strikes.
Socamo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nogueira counter with a right hand.
Nogueira thows a body shot but no joy.
Socamo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nogueira defending well as Socamo loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socamo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nogueira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Socamo backs up against the cage.
Socamo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Socamo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Socamo misses the target.
Socamo misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socamo misses with a looping left.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Socamo misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.
Socamo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Socamo misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Socamo throws an overhand right that lands on Nogueira's shoulder, as Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
Socamo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nogueira counters with a nice body shot.
Socamo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socamo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nogueira has time to react.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Socamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socamo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socamo misses the jab.
Socamo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nogueira counters with a series of strikes. Socamo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Socamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combo that has Socamo backing up. Socamo nods at Nogueira to acknowledge the strikes.
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nogueira.
Socamo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socamo throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Nogueira.
Well Nogueira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knockout Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Knockout Bob!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Ferdinand's knee but Ferdinand avoids it well.
Ferdinand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ferdinand.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferdinand fails to land the takedown.
Bob connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferdinand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferdinand is just out of range.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Ferdinand's shoulder, as Ferdinand tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
Ferdinand throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Bob punishes Ferdinand's body with a nice straight punch.
Bob thuds a left hand into Ferdinand's body.
Bob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferdinand in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob thumps Ferdinand with a low kick.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Bob.
Bob scores with a body shot.
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.
Ferdinand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Franz Ferdinand has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob lands a right hook to the body.
Bob closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to de liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Bob stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob connects with a looping right hand.
Ferdinand is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bob knocks Ferdinand out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Knockout Bob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Kalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalou comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven - Symphony nº 9. 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leopold Kalou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Lambert!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalou moves out of range as Lambert strikes.
Horrible takedown by Kalou or perhaps it was just good defense by Lambert which made him look bad.
Kalou slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
Kalou fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Kalou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrew Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Kalou misses.
Lambert lands with a nice combination. Kalou backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Leopold Kalou has been cut.
Lambert throws a hook but Kalou avoids it easily.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalou moves away.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalou moves away.
Kalou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert scores with a body shot.
Kalou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambert jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lambert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalou rather than just go for the knockout.
Lambert tests Kalou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lambert throws a hook but Kalou blocks it.
Lambert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert throws a left that rocks Kalou and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lambert dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kalou regain composure!
Leopold Kalou's cut is getting worse.
Kalou is breathing heavily.
Lambert trying to control the action but Kalou is working from the bottom.
Lambert decides to stand back up. Lambert steps back and let's Kalou get back to his feet.
Lambert lands a nice shot that snaps Kalou's head back.
Leopold Kalou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lambert lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeez, Leopold Kalou's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lambert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalou's head.
Lambert lands with an overhand left.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leopold Kalou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrew Lambert!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between CAIN VELASQUEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Burns III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns III has chosen Off with his head- Big Pun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CAIN VELASQUEZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Burns III!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns III looks to land a right hand but VELASQUEZ moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from VELASQUEZ.
Burns III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VELASQUEZ.
Burns III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says VELASQUEZ as he avoids it easily.
Burns III moves out of range as VELASQUEZ throws a body kick.
VELASQUEZ misses with the combination.
VELASQUEZ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns III.
A big right from Burns III misses.
Burns III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Eugene Burns III has been cut.
Burns III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from VELASQUEZ as Burns III shoots in.
VELASQUEZ tries to bum rush Burns III with a series of wild strikes but Burns III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VELASQUEZ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns III walks into a left hand.
Burns III shoots in for a takedown but VELASQUEZ shows good takedown defense.
CAIN VELASQUEZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Burns III.
VELASQUEZ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns III.
VELASQUEZ throws a right and a left that Burns III avoids nicely.
VELASQUEZ misses with a two punch combination.
Burns III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VELASQUEZ.
VELASQUEZ lands a left and a right that sends Burns III crashing to the canvas! VELASQUEZ dives into mount looking to finish!
Burns III is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VELASQUEZ with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns III is still in real trouble! Can VELASQUEZ finish him?
Burns III is desperately trying to improve his position but VELASQUEZ has a good base and remains in mount.
VELASQUEZ working for a submission but Burns III is keeping him at bay.
Burns III seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ lands a big elbow.
Burns III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burns III tries to get to full guard but VELASQUEZ has control of the leg.
Burns III looks gassed!
Burns III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
VELASQUEZ lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns III tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Burns III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns III.
Burns III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VELASQUEZ defends it easily.
VELASQUEZ is in close to Burns III's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VELASQUEZ lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
VELASQUEZ working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VELASQUEZ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
VELASQUEZ is in close to Burns III's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns III looking for a triangle here. VELASQUEZ is fighting it but it looks tight! Burns III pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, VELASQUEZ is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugene Burns III!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Stamina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamina has chosen Blur as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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187 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Stamina!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana misses with a straight left.
Stamina ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Stamina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Stamina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stamina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
Stamina thows a body shot but no joy.
Santana misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamina slips under a jab from Santana.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Santana has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stamina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stamina thows a body shot but no joy.
Stamina ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stamina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santana scores with a jab to the body.
Stamina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stamina moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a hook but Stamina avoids it easily.
Santana misses with a looping left.
Santana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Rod Stamina has been cut.
Santana scores with a jab to the head.
Stamina slips a straight right by Santana.
Stamina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Santana misses.
Stamina dodges the punch combination from Santana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Stamina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana tries to bum rush Stamina with a series of wild strikes but Stamina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana with a hook.
Stamina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana misses with a double jab.
Santana scores with the left hand. Stamina knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Santana misses
and Stamina counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Stamina.
Stamina misses with a wild body shot.
Stamina has closed the distance and engaged Santana in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Santana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Santana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stamina misses with a punch on the inside.
Stamina misses with a punch to the body.
Stamina lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stamina breaks from the clinch.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stamina counter with a right hand.
Stamina throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stamina counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Stamina's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stamina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Santana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santana thows a leg kick but Stamina checks it
and Stamina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Santana both land. Nice combination.
Santana misses with a body shot
and Stamina counters with a left to the body.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stamina counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stamina counters with a left and a right that stings Santana.
Rod Stamina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stamina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Stamina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santana stuns Stamina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Stamina moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamina with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stamina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stamina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stamina prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Stamina connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santana's face.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stamina tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stamina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Stamina has the dominant position.
Stamina has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stamina swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Stamina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Stamina trying to land knees to the body.
Stamina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana drags the fight down to the ground.
Stamina wants to stand and escape but instead Santana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stamina keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stamina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Stamina blocks nicely.
Santana stays in close to Stamina's body and controls the position.
Stamina keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Santana.
Santana misses with a combination
and Stamina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod Stamina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana misses with a jab to the body
and Stamina moves into the clinch.
Stamina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santana working hard to break the clinch.
Stamina with a knee to the head.
It looks like Douglas Santana has been cut.
Stamina breaks from the clinch.
Santana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stamina counters with a two punch combo.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stamina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stamina looks to land a right hand but Santana moved out of range.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stamina counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Santana misses.
A jab from Santana finds it's way through Stamina's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Stamina's head but Stamina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas Santana is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Stamina can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Santana and Stamina drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Santana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Santana!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between hairy scalp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Maivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hairy scalp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Maivia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scalp scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from scalp as Maivia shoots in.
Maivia drops his hands momentarily and scalp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maivia needs to keep his hands up - scalp had a free shot at his head there.
Maivia throws a head kick but scalp moves out of range.
scalp jabs Maivia right on the nose. Maivia blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Kendall Maivia has been cut.
Maivia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maivia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
scalp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
scalp content to control rather than advance.
Maivia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
scalp trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scalp throwing shots but Maivia is blocking nicely.
Maivia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
scalp lands strikes from half guard.
Maivia has a hand on scalp's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. scalp takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
scalp looking to control and managing it successfully.
scalp unloading with bombs!
scalp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
scalp punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Maivia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scalp punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by scalp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by scalp.
scalp unloading with bombs!
Maivia is rocked!
scalp 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.
Maivia looks gassed!
scalp cracks Maivia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
scalp with good strikes from the mount here!
Maivia is still in real trouble! Can scalp finish him?
scalp cracks Maivia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
scalp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maivia looks a forlorn figure.
scalp has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maivia's face.
scalp breaks from Maivia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maivia seems to have recovered his senses.
scalp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maivia?
scalp lands a big shot to the head and Maivia winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). hairy scalp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Lesner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesner.
Lesner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
King dodges the ground and pound from Lesner.
Lesner working the strikes but King uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lesner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King is looking to clinch.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesner counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
Lesner working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lesner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lesner is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Lesner keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesner scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lesner lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lesner in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Lesner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lesner trying to control the position but King is working away.
Lesner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lesner working the ground and pound.
Lesner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lesner.
King is not content to let Lesner control the position.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Lesner keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesner cracks King with a big elbow.
Lesner is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lesner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King jabs at Lesner's body.
Lesner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lesner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King with a poor takedown
and Lesner counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
Lesner postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesner is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King keeping full guard, as Lesner tries to pass.
Lesner won't allow King to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
Lesner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesner wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Lesner pulls King in to control the position.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesner loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Lesner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lesner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesner misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King throws a hook but Lesner blocks it.
Brock Lesner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesner just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lesner.
Lesner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesner stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesner throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Lesner with a nice head shot there.
Lesner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King pulls Lesner in to control the position.
Lesner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesner throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesner being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lesner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesner wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Lesner throwing strikes but missing.
Lesner is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Lesner working some strikes from top position.
Lesner stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King wants to get back to his feet but Lesner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesner scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesner throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesner pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.
King fails with the takedown
and Lesner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesner.
Bako King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King wants to improve his position but Lesner is controlling well.
Lesner is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesner throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lesner wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Lesner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brock Lesner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King moves in looking to clinch but Lesner pushes him off.
Lesner looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King throws a body punch but Lesner moves out of range.
Lesner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Lesner dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Lesner's head and hops out.
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesner wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Lesner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesner prevents King from getting back to his feet.
Lesner 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.
Brock Lesner has got the better of the ground game so far.
King working a defensive guard here.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesner!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Fujimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujimoto comes to the cage accompanied by They Like Me. Ivan KO has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Fujimoto's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KO punishes Fujimoto's body with a nice straight punch.
KO lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sean Fujimoto has been cut.
KO throws a left that rocks Fujimoto and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! KO dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fujimoto regain composure!
Fujimoto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KO advances to full mount.
Oh Fujimoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
KO looking to control but Fujimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KO is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fujimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
KO blocks the body kick.
KO throws a series of strikes that have Fujimoto backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from KO.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fujimoto.
KO lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujimoto off the cage and back into rage.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. KO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sean Fujimoto's cut is getting worse.
Fujimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. KO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
KO connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Fujimoto tumbling to the canvas! KO pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Fujimoto was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan KO!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charmaine Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cottage Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charmaine Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cottage Cheese!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Dela Cruz.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dela Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dela Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheese looks gassed!
Cheese walks straight into a right hand from Dela Cruz - that's dropped him! Dela Cruz jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cheese from any more punishment! Cheese 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 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charmaine Dela Cruz!
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