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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Galahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada has chosen Greedy Fly as his entrance music. Guillermo Espada told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Galahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada fails to land with a series of punches.
Galahad slips a straight right by Espada.
Espada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Espada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Espada.
It looks like Sir Galahad has been cut.
Espada swinging wildly here.
Galahad works Espada's body with a nice hook.
Galahad throws a lazy right hand but Espada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galahad tries to close the distance and clinch but Espada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Espada jabs at Galahad's body.
Galahad lands a nice looking body shot.
Galahad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galahad wants to clinch.
Espada throws a right hand that Galahad ducks under and follows up with a left that Galahad also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galahad lands a jab to Espada's midsection.
Espada moves away from the strike by Galahad.
Nice shot lands for Galahad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galahad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galahad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Espada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galahad thows a body shot but no joy.
Espada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Galahad.
Espada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Espada throws a combination. Galahad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Galahad tries to clinch there but Espada circles away.
Espada lands a nice hook to Galahad's body. Galahad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada slips under a jab from Galahad.
Galahad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Espada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galahad circles away quickly and effectively.
Galahad throws a hook but Espada avoids it easily.
Galahad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galahad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espada.
Galahad misses with a body shot.
Galahad tests Espada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galahad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Espada.
Espada scores with a jab.
Espada misses with a series of wild punches.
Galahad's corner calls for a 1-2. Galahad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galahad lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espada misses with a wild body shot.
Galahad cracks a nice hook into Espada's ribs.
Espada scores with a punch to the head.
Espada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galahad counters with a big right hand! Oh Espada is in trouble here! Galahad follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Galahad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wait's entrance music is Say Hello. A fine choice. Gold has chosen Fire Bug as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnnie Wait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Gold!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gold misses.
Wait tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Johnnie Wait has been cut.
Wait moves into range and clinches up with Gold.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wait just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gold's brow.
Wait misses with an elbow strike.
Wait creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gold's defenses.
Wait's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Wait is out of range.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Wait. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wait.
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!
Wait cracks the inside of Gold's front leg.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Wait takes the fight into the clinch.
Wait breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wait misses with a takedown attempt - Gold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wait tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wait looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wait bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wait walks into a left hand.
Wait closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gold did well to prevent Wait getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gold is looking to escape.
Wait throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wait missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wait is pressing down on Gold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gold is holding on for now.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gold can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wait wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
Johnnie Wait has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gold throws a leg kick but Wait checks it.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Wait seems unphased.
Gold stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnnie Wait. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wait moves away from the strike by Gold.
Wait fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wait closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Wait dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Wait's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wait shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gold defends it nicely.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Gold.
Wait misses with a wild body shot.
Wait misses with a hook.
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold throws a hook but Wait avoids it easily.
Al Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wait has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gold finds it's way round the side to connect with Wait's head.
Wait gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wait sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gold defending well though.
Gold is trying to stand up here but Wait is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold is defending against the submission attempts here by Wait.
Wait throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold is trying to stand back up but Wait is controlling him
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Wait sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wait in particular looking to stall.
Wait working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait 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.
Wait not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wait thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wait missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Wait dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Wait's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Gold.
Wait scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Wait trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wait.
Wait trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnnie Wait wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wait is looking to clinch.
Wait slaps away a takedown attempt from Gold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wait takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnnie Wait's cut is getting worse.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wait sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wait moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wait.
A left lands for Gold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wait is just out of range.
Wait shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Gold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wait to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wait forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is looking to escape.
Wait thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Wait working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gold's thigh. Gold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wait working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wait trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wait pushes down on Gold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gold looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnnie Wait did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Wait's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gold misses with a hook
and Wait counters with a shoot takedown. Gold fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wait's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wait lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wait stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wait missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wait wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Wait's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wait in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wait throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wait trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wait is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Gold wants to stand but Wait is controlling the position.
Wait missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gold wants to stand but Wait is controlling the position.
Wait loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wait throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wait throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely.
Wait trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Wait lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wait trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wait is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Wait had his way with Al Gold in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Wait's cut.
That's time! Wait's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Wait's shoulder, as Wait tries to avoid the shot.
Wait closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Wait pushes Gold against the ropes but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold fails to land the takedown.
Gold 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.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Wait.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wait quickly recovers to half guard.
Wait is trying to get back to full guard.
Wait regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gold.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Wait has wrist control.
Wait trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wait works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wait works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Wait utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gold stops Wait from standing up.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wait has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wait tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold gets tackled into the ropes by Wait. Wait maintains the clinch.
Wait throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wait breaks the clinch.
Gold throws the left hand but Wait avoids the punch easily.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Wait shows good takedown defense.
Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Wait should have avoided that one.
Wait staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wait closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the ropes.
Wait throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wait lands an elbow that stopped Gold in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Al Gold has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wait just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gold's brow.
Wait lands an elbow inside that Gold shrugs off.
Wait tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Gold.
I think Wait has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Johnnie Wait!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Johnnie Wait!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Johnnie Wait!
Johnnie Wait wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Johnnie Wait thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Alva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Sifu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Viking Death march-billy talent. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Alva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Sifu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sifu walks away with a smile on his face. Alva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sifu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alva is trying to break free.
Sifu lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Demian Alva has been cut.
Sifu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sifu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sifu to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Alva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sifu obliges.
Sifu connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sifu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alva tries to pull guard but Sifu forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Sifu lands a nice elbow.
Sifu lands a good knee to the midsection. Alva won't want to take too many of those.
Sifu lands a nice elbow.
Sifu has Alva pushed against the ropes.
Sifu lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sifu crunches a lovely knee into Alva's ribcage.
Sifu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Demian Alva's cut is getting worse.
Alva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sifu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sifu lands a damaging elbow.
Sifu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alva's defenses.
Sifu connects with a knee to the head.
Sifu working Alva over with knees to the body.
Sifu lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demian Alva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sifu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Alva trying to break out of Sifu's Thai clinch. Sifu unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Alva to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Sifu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Master Sifu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufinbeger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Steppin Stone. Sax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista Kertaa Kovempi Ku Kukaan . Stefano Dufinbeger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefano Dufinbeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orlando Sax!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dufinbeger.
Stefano Dufinbeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufinbeger takes the fight into the clinch.
Sax ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sax no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sax trying to keep a closed guard but Dufinbeger is proving a slippery customer.
Dufinbeger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dufinbeger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sax manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sax unloading with bombs!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufinbeger is trying to stand up.
Dufinbeger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dufinbeger is squirming around, avoiding Sax's attempts to control the action.
Sax raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sax landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sax lands a couple of good shots and Dufinbeger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sax scores with punches to the body.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax is punishing Dufinbeger with some ground and pound.
Sax has Dufinbeger flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dufinbeger is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Sax softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Dufinbeger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sax.
Let's hope that Sax has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Well, with Sax on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dufinbeger is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dufinbeger staying busy and making it hard for Sax to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sax scores with punches to the body.
Sax lands strikes to the head.
Oh Dufinbeger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sax is cranking Dufinbeger's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dufinbeger! He's tightened the choke and Dufinbeger is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orlando Sax!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontaine comes to the ring accompanied by P.S. Phuk You Too. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Fontaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontaine fails with a takedown attempt.
Fontaine misses with a takedown
and Palmer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fontaine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fontaine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Fontaine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fontaine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fontaine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontaine throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fontaine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fontaine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer looking to control.
Fontaine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Palmer has control of Fontaine's left arm, preventing Fontaine from doing any damage.
Fontaine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Fontaine pushes his legs off easily.
Fontaine lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontaine distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fontaine postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fontaine chips away with some ground and pound.
Fontaine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fontaine is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fontaine throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fontaine landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fontaine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fontaine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fontaine frees his head nicely. Oh but Palmer has switched to an armbar! Fontaine is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris Palmer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loholt Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendragon has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loholt Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belfort napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Belfort tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pendragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pendragon with good strikes from the mount here!
Pendragon with good strikes from the mount here!
Belfort wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Pendragon tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
BOOM! Pendragon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Pendragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Pendragon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pendragon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to escape the mount.
Pendragon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Belfort sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pendragon seems to be looking for submissions.
Pendragon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pendragon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pendragon pulls his head out easily.
Belfort is trying to stand up here but Pendragon is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pendragon to get the leverage.
Pendragon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pendragon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pendragon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Pendragon maintains control.
Pendragon landing strikes from the mount and Belfort is in trouble!
Belfort is desperately trying to improve his position but Pendragon has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pendragon loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Belfort scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pendragon land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pendragon stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loholt Pendragon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Loholt Pendragon thanked Pirates Powder for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Karri Koira - Lähe mun kaa . 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark tries to clinch up but ODonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ODonnell loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark scores with a hook.
Stark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ODonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Stark tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by ODonnell.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. ODonnell tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. ODonnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ODonnell is looking to clinch.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but ODonnell is just out of range.
ODonnell throws a combination that misses
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ODonnell.
Stark shoots in and drives through. ODonnell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged ODonnell in a clinch.
Stark is trying to pull guard but ODonnell turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
ODonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stark jumps guard but ODonnell stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ODonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
ODonnell landing knees to the head.
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
ODonnell looking to slow down the pace here.
ODonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables ODonnell to keep the fight standing.
ODonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from ODonnell.
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
ODonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ODonnell just stands there and leans against the ropes.
ODonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ODonnell is stalling here.
ODonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Stark avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryce ODonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ODonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from ODonnell.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
ODonnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead ODonnell has managed to sweep!
Stark looking to control but ODonnell passes into half guard.
ODonnell is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark keeping control of the position.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ODonnell.
ODonnell seems to be looking for submissions.
ODonnell seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark is pressing down on ODonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark controlling ODonnell's posture.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ODonnell wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
ODonnell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ODonnell.
ODonnell moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark lands a slapping body shot.
ODonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark drives through with a takedown into ODonnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark postures up in ODonnell's guard and throws a big left but ODonnell blocks it.
Stark postures up in ODonnell's guard and throws a big left but ODonnell blocks it.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark cracks ODonnell with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but ODonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
ODonnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark has ODonnell pulled in close to control his posture.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ODonnell is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
ODonnell is stalling in the full guard.
ODonnell wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark pulls ODonnell in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
ODonnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steven Stark.
Stark moves away from the strike by ODonnell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. ODonnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
ODonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Steven Stark did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
ODonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
ODonnell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stark in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
ODonnell is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
ODonnell struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with punches from side control.
Stark throws a strike aimed at the side of ODonnell's head but ODonnell avoids it well.
Stark is trying to ground and pound but ODonnell uses the momentary lack of control by Stark to regain half guard.
ODonnell manages to get to full guard.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but ODonnell blocks nicely.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stark trying to control but ODonnell is working from the bottom.
Stark preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ODonnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark had his way with Bryce ODonnell in that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark'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.
ODonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. ODonnell did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
ODonnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark.
ODonnell is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
ODonnell is trying is best to control the position here.
Stark throwing shots but ODonnell is blocking nicely.
ODonnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
ODonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ODonnell's guard.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steven Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ODonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ODonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODonnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark postures up in ODonnell's guard and throws a big left but ODonnell blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Steven Stark!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Steven Stark!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Steven Stark!
Steven Stark wins by unanimous decision!
Bryce ODonnell spoke after the fight, saying 'My hats off to my opponent he's great fighter. Thanks to king Arthur and fallen champions. Thank you fans next time you see me I'm gonna get the win.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Malcolm Master told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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143 lbs
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119 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Master!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Master there.
Master missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Master has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Master wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Master is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Master not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Master looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Master is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Master slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens pushes Master off looking to stand but Master dives back in and keeps control.
Master is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens trying to hold on to Master's head to control him but Master postures up.
Master is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Malcolm Master hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Master moves away and avoids it.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Master.
Master fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Master fails with the takedown.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Master.
Master looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a hook but Master blocks it.
Malcolm Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Master's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Master.
Master gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Master blocks a jab.
Stevens lands with a cross.
Master ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Master doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Master moved out of range nicely.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcolm Master will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Master.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Master's head but Master sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevens throws an overhand right that lands on Master's shoulder, as Master tries to avoid the shot.
Master with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master has a takedown stuffed.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Master.
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Master.
Stevens swings for the body but Master moves out of range.
Master shoots in but no luck this time.
Master fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens lands a jab to Master's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Master changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Master manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Master closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Master is breathing heavily.
Master moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Master, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Master dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens dips to his left and cracks Master with an uppercut!
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Master.
Stevens leaves Master with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Master blocks a jab.
Lance Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Master moved out of range.
Stevens cracks Master with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Master.
Master shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Master gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for Master with that takedown attempt.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevens lands with a cross.
Master uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Master has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevens finds it's way round the side to connect with Master's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Stevens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Master ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Master moves forwards but Stevens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Master moved out of range nicely.
Master closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Master moves to clinch but Stevens breaks away
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Master doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Master.
Master keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Malcolm Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Master misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lance Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Master closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Master pushes Stevens against the ropes but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Stevens does it's job there.
Stevens works the jab nicely.
Master is rocked!
Master walks into a left hand.
Master is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Master. Master circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Master is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Master slips a straight right by Stevens.
Stevens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Master slips a jab from Stevens.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Master counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stevens holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Master is controlling well.
Master throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Master lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Master is working for a submission of some sort.
Master seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevens sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Master is working away from the top position though.
Malcolm Master has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Master winds up and cracks Stevens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Master keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Master drops an elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens is staying active underneath Master, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Master looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Master is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevens defends it well.
Master prevents Stevens from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lance Stevens did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Master slips a straight right by Stevens.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevens misses the jab.
Master shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Master gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens lands a lovely overhand right.
Master tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Stevens connects with a right hand. Master shakes it off.
Master takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Master avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Master misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Master defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand.
Stevens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Master dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Master's head and hops out.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Master.
Master looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Master's head backwards.
Stevens scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Master on that attempt.
Master displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Stevens takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Master moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Master is defended easily by Stevens.
Master fails with a takedown attempt.
Master misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Master is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Master takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Master fails with the takedown.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but Master is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
No luck for Master with that takedown attempt.
Master walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
Stevens cracks Master with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Master closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevens to the mat! Stevens manages to get full guard.
Stevens wants to stand up but Master is controlling him.
Stevens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Master looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Stevens had his way with Malcolm Master in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Master.
Stevens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Master on the side of the head.
Stevens scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Master counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevens's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master has a closed guard, preventing Stevens from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Master keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a hook but Master blocks it.
Master dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Master's head and hops out.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Master.
Master is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Master slips under a jab.
Master misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Master uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens scores with a nice strike.
Stevens lands with a good body shot.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Master's head but Master sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Master fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Master takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Master moves away and avoids it.
Stevens throws a hook but Master avoids it easily.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but Master uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Stevens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Master moves away.
Master misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Master looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Master persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Master fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Master on that attempt.
Master ducks right into an uppercut from Stevens.
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Master throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Master off to one side.
Malcolm Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Lance Stevens!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Lance Stevens!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Lance Stevens!
Lance Stevens wins by unanimous decision!
Lance Stevens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Askarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Askarian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares shoots in for a double leg but Askarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Askarian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Askarian.
Palhares gets a takedown into half guard.
Askarian is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Askarian moves into full guard.
Palhares is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askarian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askarian has escaped and now he's on top!
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askarian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askarian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askarian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askarian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Palhares working for a triangle but Askarian defends it easily.
Askarian preventing the sweep.
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askarian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askarian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askarian is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askarian is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askarian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palhares is proving hard to escape from.
Palhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askarian defends it easily.
Palhares has his foot on Askarian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askarian works his way back into a safe position though.
Askarian tries to stand but Palhares is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askarian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palhares working for submissions but it's allowed Askarian to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominickoy Palhares dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Askarian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palhares.
Palhares shoots in but Askarian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Askarian throws a leg kick but Palhares checks it.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askarian as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askarian tries to clinch there but Palhares circles away.
Palhares shoots in but Askarian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Askarian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palhares.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Askarian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palhares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Askarian pinned against the ropes. Askarian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares tries to keep at a distance but Askarian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askarian pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Palhares wants to take the fight to the mat but Askarian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Palhares in his tracks for a moment.
Palhares goes for a takedown attempt but Askarian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askarian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Askarian. That's going to slow Palhares down.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askarian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Askarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askarian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Askarian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palhares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askarian circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Askarian.
Askarian slaps away a takedown attempt from Palhares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askarian is looking to control Palhares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askarian avoid being mounted?
Askarian is looking to escape.
Palhares seems to be working for a kimura but Askarian defends the submission attempt.
Askarian trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askarian tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Palhares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Askarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Askarian takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares shoots in but Askarian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Askarian as Palhares shoots in.
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Askarian swivels and escapes.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askarian as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Palhares with that takedown attempt.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Askarian.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Askarian avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askarian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Askarian.
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askarian is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, Askarian circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Askarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Askarian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Askarian clinches up against the ropes.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Askarian.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Palhares in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dominickoy Palhares has been cut.
Palhares is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Askarian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palhares is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Palhares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askarian trying to stall but Palhares improves his position.
Askarian working Palhares over with knees to the body.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian working Palhares over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Askarian stalling in the clinch but Palhares improves position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Palhares tries to score a body lock takedown but Askarian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Askarian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
Askarian holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Askarian lands an uppercut.
Palhares wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askarian lands a good knee to the midsection. Palhares won't want to take too many of those.
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Askarian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tim Askarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Askarian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominickoy Palhares's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Askarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Askarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palhares checks it well.
Palhares fails with the takedown.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Askarian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palhares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominickoy Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askarian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Askarian connects with a leg kick. Palhares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palhares shoots for a takedown but Askarian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askarian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Askarian, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Askarian.
Askarian connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askarian connects with a leg kick. Palhares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Palhares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askarian's waist but Askarian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palhares off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askarian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palhares is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Askarian.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askarian lands a body shot.
Askarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Askarian throws a shot to the body.
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!
Crunch! Askarian slams his shin into Palhares's torso.
Askarian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Askarian lands a leg kick that knocks Palhares off balance momentarily.
Askarian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Askarian steps in with a hook that catches Palhares right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Askarian follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Palhares looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Askarian!
Tim Askarian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dominickoy Palhares stepped up to the mic, saying 'great fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into the arena with Mongol blaring out of the sound system. Genghis Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Colrane!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Colrane has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Colrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries to work over Colrane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Colrane pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Khan 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.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Colrane blocks nicely.
Colrane is pulling down on Khan's head. It's preventing any offense from Khan, at least for the moment.
Khan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colrane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colrane is keeping the position for now.
Colrane is controlling Khan's posture.
Colrane being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Demetrius Colrane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Colrane throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Colrane shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Colrane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Colrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colrane walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colrane swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Colrane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Colrane circles away.
Colrane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Colrane sits in half guard.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Colrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Khan wants to control but Colrane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Colrane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan 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.
Colrane is stalling here. Khan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Colrane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Khan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Colrane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Colrane is looking to reverse the position.
Khan working away.
Khan trying to control the action but Colrane is working from the bottom.
Colrane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colrane regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throwing shots but Colrane is blocking nicely.
Khan is trying to control. Colrane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan is trying to control the action in half guard but Colrane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colrane tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colrane trying to control here.
Colrane is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Khan is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Genghis Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Colrane rushes Khan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Colrane backwards.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colrane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Colrane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colrane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colrane.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colrane working aggressively here.
Colrane misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan is looking to control Colrane's arms but Colrane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the ropes.
Colrane has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.
Colrane wants to stall.
Colrane misses with some punches.
Khan cracks Colrane with a nice body shot.
Khan taking a breather.
Colrane avoiding damage.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colrane or not.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Colrane working aggressively here.
Khan cracks Colrane with a nice body shot.
Colrane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Colrane manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colrane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Colrane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Khan trying to hold on to Colrane's head to control him but Colrane postures up.
Khan tries to roll over but Colrane keeps him under control.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colrane.
Colrane is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to maintain the position but Colrane is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Colrane connects with a nice short shot to Khan's temple.
Khan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khan controlling the position.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Colrane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colrane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Colrane throws a big elbow that misses.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Colrane wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Colrane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demetrius Colrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colrane was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Genghis Khan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Colrane lands a slapping body shot.
Colrane slips under a jab from Khan.
Colrane motions for Khan to come forward. Colrane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colrane throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colrane takes one to the chin there.
Colrane throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan wants to clinch up but Colrane keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Colrane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan slips a straight right by Colrane.
Khan wants to clinch.
Colrane throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Colrane takes one to the side of the head.
Colrane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan lands a jab to Colrane's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genghis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colrane throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Colrane misses with a looping right.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Colrane's head back.
Colrane is rocked!
Khan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Colrane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Khan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Colrane's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Genghis Khan thanked Pirates Powder for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Demetrius Colrane spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky, I can beat him any day this was a fluk and in a rematch I'd smash his face in'.
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