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Hilo Fight 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Denisovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Denisovitch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Katyusha. Marley has chosen chronnixx they don't know as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Denisovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Marley!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Denisovitch blocks the low kick.
Denisovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Marley rushes Denisovitch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denisovitch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mick Marley has been cut.
Denisovitch stalling against the cage.
Marley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Denisovitch walks away with a smile on his face. Marley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denisovitch.
Denisovitch circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Denisovitch follows Marley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Denisovitch!
An out of breath Ivan Denisovitch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Noguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dan The Drunk enters the cage!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Noguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan The Drunk!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguera connects with a single shot there.
The Drunk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noguera dips to his left and cracks The Drunk with an uppercut!
Noguera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noguera is looking to clinch.
Noguera lands with a straight right. The Drunk didn't see that one coming.
Noguera throws a one two combo.
A punch lands to the side of The Drunk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noguera sizes up The Drunk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noguera lands a lovely overhand right.
Noguera lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noguera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Drunk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Drunk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noguera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noguera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noguera connects with a right hand. The Drunk shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguera stalks The Drunk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Drunk's face. The Drunk staggers backwards, shaken.
Mark Noguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Drunk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noguera cracks The Drunk with an open hand slap.
Noguera lands a right hook to the body.
Noguera scores with a sloppy right hand. The Drunk should have avoided that one.
Noguera tries to clinch there but The Drunk circles away.
Noguera connects with a body shot.
Noguera tries to clinch
so The Drunk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Drunk controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like The Drunk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The Drunk pushing down on Noguera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Drunk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Noguera is breathing heavily.
Dan The Drunk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Noguera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguera tries to clinch up.
Noguera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Drunk.
Noguera moves into range and clinches up with The Drunk.
Noguera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noguera can't break the clinch.
Noguera misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Noguera - that landed with a thud.
Noguera tries to break free but The Drunk pushes him back against the cage.
Noguera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noguera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noguera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noguera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noguera is trying to break free.
The Drunk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Noguera after a bit of a struggle.
Mark Noguera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan The Drunk.
A nice left hand lands by Noguera.
The Drunk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Noguera is trying to maintain a safe position but The Drunk gets an underhook and turns Noguera into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noguera is trying to break free.
The Drunk has Noguera pressed against the cage, preventing Noguera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Noguera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noguera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noguera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noguera scores with a nice strike.
Noguera throws a combination. The Drunk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Noguera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Drunk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mark Noguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Noguera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Drunk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noguera is out of range and The Drunk settles back down.
Noguera lands with a nice body punch.
Noguera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Drunk doesn't seem bothered though.
The Drunk walks into a left hand.
The Drunk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noguera.
Noguera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Drunk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noguera finds it's way round the side to connect with The Drunk's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noguera.
Noguera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Drunk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noguera leaves The Drunk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Drunk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noguera.
Noguera tries to clinch but The Drunk is having none of it.
The Drunk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Mark Noguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Drunk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noguera finds it's way round the side to connect with The Drunk's head.
The Drunk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noguera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noguera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noguera.
The Drunk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noguera's waist but Noguera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Drunk off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Drunk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Noguera is looking to clinch but The Drunk is avoiding it.
Noguera connects with a body shot that sends The Drunk's belly button to the back.
The Drunk gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks The Drunk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Drunk prefers to stall for the moment though.
The Drunk is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Noguera looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Drunk gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Noguera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Drunk lets go of the hold and Noguera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan The Drunk!
Dan The Drunk 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Ratonhnhake (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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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Ratonhnhake!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratonhnhake clinches.
Jones is trying to drag Ratonhnhake to the mat but Ratonhnhake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ratonhnhake just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ratonhnhake breaks from the clinch.
Ratonhnhake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ratonhnhake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratonhnhake feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Ratonhnhake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake is stalling in the full guard.
Ratonhnhake postures up.
Ratonhnhake is standing up over Jones. Jones looks to escape but Ratonhnhake dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying his best to control but Ratonhnhake has mounted him.
Ratonhnhake lands with some strikes.
Ratonhnhake with good strikes from the mount here!
Ratonhnhake controlling from the full mount.
Ratonhnhake is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratonhnhake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ratonhnhake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ratonhnhake with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ratonhnhake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ratonhnhake landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Ratonhnhake content just to control the position here.
Ratonhnhake quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ratonhnhake but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Ratonhnhake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor Ratonhnhake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hawaii - Aloha-Oe. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu looks to land a body kick but Okami moved away.
Fatu dives in and grabs Okami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okami pushes down on Fatu's head and hops out.
Fatu tries to clinch up
and Okami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fatu tries to clinch but Okami moves out of range.
Fatu shoots in looking for a takedown. Okami tries to sprawl out of it but Fatu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fatu has time to react.
Okami moves into range and clinches up with Fatu.
Fatu jumps guard and drags Okami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu keeping full guard, as Okami tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okami got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fatu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okami has managed to get both his arms back between Fatu's legs - danger averted.
Okami wants to stand but Fatu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Okami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okami working away.
Okami looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fatu is avoiding damage well.
Fatu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu being controlled for a moment.
Okami thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fatu is trying to control Okami's posture but Okami avoids it.
Okami laying and praying for a moment but Fatu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Okami is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okami.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami is looking for a kimura but Fatu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okami to get the leverage.
Okami uses his free foot to push down on Fatu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fatu.
Fatu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fatu wants to hold on but Okami pushes him away.
Okami trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fatu wants to control but Okami is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Okami.
Okami is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fatu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Okami controlling his opponent.
Fatu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okami dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Missa Okami 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.
Okami shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fatu's guard.
Missa Okami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
Fatu controlling the position.
Okami trying to control but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Fatu managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fatu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okami as he avoids it easily.
Fatu shoots in looking for a takedown but Okami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fatu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fatu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okami gets caught flat footed, as Fatu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fatu!
Okami swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fatu is now in Okami's guard. A big mistake from Okami there, giving up the dominant position!
Okami seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Okami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fatu drops back looking for a leg! Okami is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okami manages to kick Fatu off! Fatu jumps back into Okami's guard.
Fatu wants to pass the guard but Okami is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatu defends it easily.
Okami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fatu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fatu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okami trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okami keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Okami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fatu, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Okami trying to control but Fatu postures up.
Okami looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okami slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okami's guard.
Fatu slips a nice elbow through Okami's hands, connecting with Okami's forehead.
Okami is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okami is not content to let Fatu control the position.
Okami pushes Fatu off looking to stand but Fatu dives back in and keeps control.
Okami is breathing heavily.
Okami actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatu wants to pass the guard but Okami is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Missa Okami will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fatu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okami's sensitive parts.
Fatu checks the leg kick.
Fatu slips a jab and a cross from Okami.
Okami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fatu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fatu working the ground and pound effectively.
Fatu has control of Okami's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okami regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fatu controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu lands a big shot there that rocks Okami but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Okami is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fatu content just to control the position here.
Okami really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fatu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Missa Okami has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fatu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okami is looking to escape.
Fatu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fatu tries to control but Okami wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Okami hang on?
Fatu misses with a head shot.
Fatu landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Missa Okami's cut even more.
Fatu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fatu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Okami is bucking up trying to escape but Fatu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Okami is rocked!
The cut above Missa Okami's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okami tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okami is still in real trouble! Can Fatu finish him?
Fatu unloading with bombs!
Missa Okami's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Missa Okami's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Fatu!
Ryan Fatu gave a mention to Fishy Fighting in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ward Sore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender IsGreat (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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22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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24
199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ward Sore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sore throws a front kick that sends IsGreat stumbling back into the cage.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IsGreat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as IsGreat sprawls well. IsGreat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sore gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Sore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat tries to clinch up but Sore circles away and keeps his distance.
Sore throws a shot from downtown. IsGreat moves away and avoids it.
Sore lands a lovely overhand right.
Sore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sore shoots for a takedown but IsGreat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sore.
Sore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
IsGreat moves into the clinch.
Sore drops down looking for an ankle pick but IsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sore.
Ward Sore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sore checks a low kick from IsGreat.
Sore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
IsGreat keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. IsGreat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sore trying to control the position from guard on top but IsGreat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sore throws a big right hand that misses.
IsGreat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sore is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsGreat pulls Sore in to control the position.
IsGreat wants to stand but Sore is controlling the position.
Sore trying to control but IsGreat is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ward Sore just wasn't active enough.
IsGreat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IsGreat misses with a jab, cross combination.
IsGreat closes the distance and clinches.
Sore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but IsGreat is defending well.
IsGreat has Sore pressed against the cage, preventing Sore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sore is trying to maintain a safe position but IsGreat gets an underhook and turns Sore into the cage.
Sore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IsGreat to keep the fight standing.
IsGreat trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, IsGreat scores with a nice short uppercut.
IsGreat lands a body shot.
IsGreat lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sore has IsGreat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. IsGreat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sore drops down looking for an ankle pick but IsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sore is breathing heavily.
IsGreat tries to clinch but Sore moves out of range.
Sore is looking to clinch but IsGreat is avoiding it.
IsGreat doesn't manage to clinch there - Sore circles away.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Sore lands a high kick!
Sore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. IsGreat tries to avoid it but Sore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag IsGreat to the ground. IsGreat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IsGreat circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from IsGreat. No joy for Sore on that attempt.
IsGreat doesn't manage to clinch there - Sore circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bender IsGreat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
IsGreat moves in looking to clinch but Sore pushes him off.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch but Sore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
IsGreat wants to clinch
letting Sore counter with a right hand.
IsGreat clinches.
Sore wants to get back to striking at distance but IsGreat won't allow it.
A short uppercut from IsGreat.
IsGreat pushes Sore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
IsGreat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from IsGreat on the inside.
IsGreat crunches a lovely knee into Sore's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sore is trying to pull guard but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
IsGreat has Sore pressed against the cage, preventing Sore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sore is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by IsGreat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sore wants to get back to striking at distance but IsGreat won't allow it.
Bender IsGreat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from IsGreat.
IsGreat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
IsGreat works on Sore's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sore tries to break free but IsGreat pushes him back against the cage.
IsGreat slows down the pace here.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
IsGreat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by IsGreat as Sore tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sore is trying to pull guard but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
IsGreat misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on IsGreat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
IsGreat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sore is working for takedown but IsGreat is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Sore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat gets through Sore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, IsGreat scores with a nice short uppercut.
IsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sore blocks it with crossed arms.
Sore being controlled against the cage.
Sore goes for a takedown in the clinch but IsGreat prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from IsGreat.
Sore is looking to take this one to the mat.
IsGreat pushes Sore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
IsGreat landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ward Sore has been cut.
A body shot lands from IsGreat.
Knees to the body from IsGreat.
IsGreat with a knee to the head.
Sore is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat working Sore over with knees to the body.
Oh Sore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsGreat scores with a hook to the body.
Sore seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees to the body from IsGreat.
IsGreat has Sore pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Sore is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from IsGreat - that's hurt Sore badly! Oh, another knee lands and Sore is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Sore doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bender IsGreat! Bender IsGreat retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paltiguera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to clinch up but Paltiguera circles away and keeps his distance.
Paltiguera with a hook.
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paltiguera is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Paltiguera circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Paltiguera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paltiguera wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira working Paltiguera over with strikes.
Paltiguera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paltiguera is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Vieira is working for a kimura but Paltiguera is defending it quite comfortably.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paltiguera has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltiguera looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira is working for a kimura but Paltiguera is defending it quite comfortably.
Vieira seems to be looking for submissions.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paltiguera wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Paltiguera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paltiguera is looking for a sweep.
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Paltiguera is defending well.
Paltiguera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vieira's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Vieira! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Paltiguera has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leo Vieira!
A very excited looking Leo Vieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Prefect might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Whom The Bell Tolls. Marcus James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ford Prefect's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prefect shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James wants to sweep here but Prefect controlling him for the moment.
Prefect 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.
Prefect trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the position.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus James.
Prefect scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Prefect controlling the action here.
Prefect looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prefect works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect staying calm.
James is looking for a sweep.
Prefect tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Prefect working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect working away.
Prefect is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Prefect is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Prefect tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Prefect is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Prefect working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prefect wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Prefect is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect has control of an arm but James manages to advance to Prefect's back!
Prefect is trying to stand back up.
James looking for the choke but no joy.
Prefect controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Prefect defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
Prefect controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
James struggling to land strikes to the head as Prefect covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Prefect is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.
Prefect trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
Prefect turns into James and is now in his guard.
James has a closed guard, preventing Prefect from standing up.
Prefect slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Prefect wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prefect tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prefect looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James is trying to control Prefect's posture but Prefect avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ford Prefect dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prefect closes the distance and clinches.
James is trying to pull guard but Prefect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James jumps guard but Prefect stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prefect lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Prefect misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James jumps guard but Prefect turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford Prefect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus James.
James jumps guard but Prefect stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prefect stalling against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but Prefect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
James fails to pull guard.
Prefect tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prefect lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
It looks like Marcus James has been cut.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prefect smiles and moves away.
Ford Prefect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is breathing heavily.
James tries to keep at a distance but Prefect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prefect trying to land knees to the body.
Prefect tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Prefect tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prefect to keep the fight standing.
Prefect landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Prefect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prefect lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prefect is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Prefect scores a nice knee to the body.
Prefect tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James tries to pull guard but Prefect won't allow it.
James avoiding damage as Prefect throws knees to the body.
Prefect misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Prefect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Prefect stalls.
Prefect lands an elbow inside.
Prefect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James is rocked!
Prefect throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Prefect missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Prefect finish him?
Prefect lands a nice elbow.
Prefect lands a damaging elbow.
Prefect creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops James! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Prefect.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ford Prefect!
Ford Prefect retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ford Prefect thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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