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Hilo Fight 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Po 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Po shoots in.
Po clinches.
Po breaks the clinch.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Po takes the fight into the clinch.
Po landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Po on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Po looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Po misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Po shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Po counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Po throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savage lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Po shoots in.
Po slips under a jab.
Po fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Po darts in and clinches Savage up against the cage.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Savage is trying to push Po away but Po has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Savage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Po lands a knee to the body.
Savage tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Savage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Po avoiding damage.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Po's brow.
Po lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savage's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Po blocking some punches.
Po has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savage is trying to push Po away but Po has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Po - that landed with a thud.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Po slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po pushes Savage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Po shoots in.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Po there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savage misses with a hook.
Po tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Po shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Po tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Po walks into a stiff left hand from Savage.
Po rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Po wants to clinch.
Po slips under a jab.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Po moves into the clinch successfully.
Po displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Po dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po breaks from the clinch.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Po on the side of the head.
Savage gets caught napping as Po dives in and scores a takedown. Savage manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Po throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Po's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Po is looking to stand back up but Savage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Po.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savage works his way into side control.
Savage in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Savage working the ground and pound effectively.
Po is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Savage throwing strikes here but Po is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Savage raining down hammerfists from mount.
Po in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Po blocking the ground and pound.
Oooh a big shot lands for Savage! Po is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob The Robber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Meyer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob The Robber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Robber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Robber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from The Robber does no damage.
Meyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Robber avoids it really well and circles away.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob The Robber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meyer.
The Robber connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from The Robber.
Meyer shoots for a double leg takedown but The Robber sprawls well. He's pushed Meyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob The Robber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Meyer.
Meyer gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meyer is looking for a kimura but The Robber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meyer to get the leverage.
Meyer is looking to advance position but The Robber won't allow it.
Meyer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Robber tries to roll over but Meyer keeps him under control.
Meyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Robber!
Meyer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Robber is surviving well by controlling Meyer's body position as best he can.
The Robber wants to hold on but Meyer pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to secure an arm triangle but The Robber defends it well.
The Robber is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Meyer has taken his back.
The Robber preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Meyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! The Robber is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Meyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Cojones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cojones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pearl Jam - Do The Evolution. Prince Punisher is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Cojones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Cojones circles away.
Punisher avoids the head kick by Cojones.
Punisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Cojones tries to sprawl out of it but Punisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cojones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cojones moves into range and clinches up with Punisher.
Punisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cojones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Punisher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Punisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cojones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cojones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cojones controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to improve his position.
Punisher keeps trying to improve his position.
Punisher is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojones is trying to get an arm triangle but Punisher is defending well.
Cojones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punisher, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Cojones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cojones happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cojones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cojones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cojones drives through and clinches with Punisher against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punisher trying to control the position but instead, Cojones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punisher into the cage.
Punisher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cojones's defenses.
It looks like Pablo Cojones has been cut.
Cojones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Punisher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cojones tries to pull guard but Punisher won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Cojones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punisher is trying to pull guard but Cojones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cojones breaks the clinch.
Cojones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Punisher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cojones is in Punisher's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Cojones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Cojones'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.
Cojones clinches up against the cage.
Cojones decides to pull guard.
Cojones tries to strike from the bottom.
Punisher is posturing up here but Cojones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Punisher tries to roll out but it's too tight and Punisher has to tap! Slick submission there by Cojones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Cojones!
Pablo Cojones 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kel Varnsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leto Savish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savish has chosen They are taking your time as his entrance music. Leto Savish has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kel Varnsen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kel Varnsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leto Savish!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varnsen walks into a stiff left hand from Savish.
Varnsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varnsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varnsen misses with the combination.
Varnsen misses with a takedown
and Savish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savish connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Varnsen out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leto Savish!
A victorious Leto Savish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wangu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangu pushes Cash up against the cage in a clinch.
Cash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Cash as Wangu shoots in.
Cash blocks a head kick by Wangu.
Cash clinches up with Wangu and pushes him back against the cage.
Cash decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wangu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wangu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wangu throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wangu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wangu postures up in Cash's guard and throws a big left but Cash blocks it.
Cash is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wangu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wangu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wangu trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangu is looking to work some ground and pound but Cash has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Wangu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice combination there by Cash.
Wangu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Wangu.
Cash drives through with a takedown into Wangu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wangu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangu on the ground.
Cash looking to sit in guard and control but Wangu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wangu passes Cash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wangu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wangu is working for a kimura but Cash is defending it quite comfortably.
Wangu wants to free his trapped foot but Cash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wangu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Wangu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wangu.
Wangu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wangu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangu throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
Cash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wangu.
Wangu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Wangu throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
Cash is looking to improve his position.
Wangu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wangu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wangu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cash sees it coming and defends easily.
Cash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to improve his position but Wangu is controlling well.
Wangu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wangu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wangu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wangu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Wangu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wangu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wangu pushes off an throws an elbow but Cash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wangu has him pressed against the cage.
Cash is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wangu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wangu to the mat. Wangu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wangu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wangu looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangu 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wangu trying to control the position.
Wangu tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wangu lands a couple of good shots and Cash has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wangu misses with an elbow to the head.
Wangu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wangu missing with punches from the back.
Wangu has Cash flattened out and is raining down punches.
Wangu is looking for the choke from the back position but Cash is controlling his hands well.
Wangu missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cash grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wangu.
Wangu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Cash hold on?!
Cash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wangu.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangu controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wangu looking for the RNC.
Wangu looking to break Cash's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cash remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wangu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cash defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wangu's arms.
Wangu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wangu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wangu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cash can't escape the position.
Cash covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Wangu misses with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wangu looking for the RNC.
Wangu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wangu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wangu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cash's guard.
Wangu passes Cash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wangu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangu.
Wangu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cash wants to control but Wangu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wangu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Wangu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Wangu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wangu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cash defends it well.
Cash is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wangu working Cash over with strikes.
Cash tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wangu has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cash defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wangu.
Wangu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cash wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wangu.
Wangu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cash's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cash turns into him and now he's in Wangu's guard.
Wangu looking for a guillotine here but Cash defends easily.
Cash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangu is keeping the position for now.
Wangu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cash is one step ahead there.
Sam Wangu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash trying to control but Wangu is working from the bottom.
Wangu is looking for a triangle but Cash pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wangu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wangu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wangu!
An out of breath Sam Wangu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobain has chosen Smell Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. Kurt Cobain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Cobain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cobain somewhat.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Kurt Cobain has been cut.
Cobain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson pushes Cobain off and gets back to his feet.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobain as he avoids it easily.
Cobain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Cobain forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobain effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Cobain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Cobain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson rushes Cobain with punches - Cobain moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cobain goes down! Anderson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Anderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reeve NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Ratonhnhake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
144 lbs
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146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reeve NcDemomnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Ratonhnhake!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratonhnhake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ratonhnhake lands in his opponent's guard.
NcDemomnd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ratonhnhake is aware though and is defending well.
NcDemomnd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NcDemomnd working for a triangle but Ratonhnhake defends it easily.
Ratonhnhake is pushing down on NcDemomnd's leg trying to pass to half guard. NcDemomnd is fighting to maintain full guard but Ratonhnhake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ratonhnhake working over NcDemomnd with some ground and pound. NcDemomnd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
NcDemomnd actively working from the bottom here.
Ratonhnhake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
NcDemomnd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Ratonhnhake seems content to control.
Ratonhnhake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NcDemomnd is just riding it out for now. Ratonhnhake eventually gives up the hold.
Ratonhnhake wants to pass the guard but NcDemomnd is defending well.
NcDemomnd wants to sweep but Ratonhnhake has passed to side control!
Ratonhnhake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by NcDemomnd, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by NcDemomnd, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
NcDemomnd tries to improve position but can't.
NcDemomnd being controlled for a moment.
NcDemomnd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratonhnhake pushes NcDemomnd off and gets back to his feet.
NcDemomnd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ratonhnhake counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd tries to bench press Ratonhnhake off him but Ratonhnhake keeps the position.
NcDemomnd is breathing heavily.
Ratonhnhake stands up.
Ratonhnhake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
NcDemomnd is looking for a triangle here but Ratonhnhake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ratonhnhake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ratonhnhake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ratonhnhake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratonhnhake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but NcDemomnd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ratonhnhake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ratonhnhake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ratonhnhake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratonhnhake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ratonhnhake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
NcDemomnd is working an open guard so Ratonhnhake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ratonhnhake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ratonhnhake is trying to trip NcDemomnd. He has hold of a leg but NcDemomnd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ratonhnhake persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
NcDemomnd is working an open guard so Ratonhnhake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as NcDemomnd blocks the leg kick.
NcDemomnd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ratonhnhake moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reeve NcDemomnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratonhnhake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ratonhnhake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ratonhnhake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ratonhnhake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NcDemomnd misses with a takedown attempt
and Ratonhnhake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NcDemomnd's guard.
NcDemomnd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ratonhnhake has picked NcDemomnd up and slammed him! NcDemomnd can't keep hold of the triangle and Ratonhnhake manages to pass to side control!
NcDemomnd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
NcDemomnd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratonhnhake controlling his opponent.
Ratonhnhake looking for a guillotine from mount but NcDemomnd is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NcDemomnd wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
NcDemomnd is in bad spot here.
NcDemomnd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ratonhnhake's guard. Nice work there by NcDemomnd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NcDemomnd takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Ratonhnhake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NcDemomnd's guard.
Ratonhnhake content to stall in guard here.
Ratonhnhake stands and steps away. NcDemomnd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ratonhnhake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in NcDemomnd's guard.
Ratonhnhake controlling from the top position.
Ratonhnhake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NcDemomnd tries to bench press Ratonhnhake off him but Ratonhnhake keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake cracks NcDemomnd with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratonhnhake works to advance to full mount. NcDemomnd defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ratonhnhake cracks NcDemomnd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ratonhnhake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of NcDemomnd's face.
Ratonhnhake working the ground and pound effectively.
Ratonhnhake controlling his opponent.
Ratonhnhake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ratonhnhake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ratonhnhake controlling his opponent.
Ratonhnhake working the ground and pound effectively.
Connor Ratonhnhake has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake controlling from the full mount.
Ratonhnhake is landing with some decent strikes but NcDemomnd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ratonhnhake controlling the position easily from mount.
NcDemomnd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ratonhnhake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ratonhnhake controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake landing shots from mount.
NcDemomnd is rocked!
Ratonhnhake is landing with some decent strikes but NcDemomnd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh NcDemomnd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratonhnhake postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt NcDemomnd bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ratonhnhake and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Ratonhnhake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paltiguera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Dan The Drunk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan The Drunk!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paltiguera punishes The Drunk's body with a nice straight punch.
Paltiguera works The Drunk's body with a nice hook.
Paltiguera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dan The Drunk has been cut.
Paltiguera tries to bum rush The Drunk with a series of wild strikes but The Drunk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paltiguera lands a body shot.
Paltiguera fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Paltiguera connects with a crisp jab.
Paltiguera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Drunk eats them both and turns towards Paltiguera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Drunk is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Paltiguera lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Drunk doesn't seem phased though.
The Drunk is still on wobbly legs! Can Paltiguera finish him?
Paltiguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Drunk loses concentration momentarily and Paltiguera pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! The Drunk crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Paltiguera finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Paltiguera!
A very excited looking Nick Paltiguera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Home (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
192 lbs
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24
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Take Home!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beast tries to avoid it but Home manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beast to the ground. Beast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beast bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beast scoring with punches and elbows.
Beast tries to advance to mount but Home denies him.
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast tries for a kimura but Home is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Home has escaped the position, nice work there.
Home is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast swings around for an armbar but Home sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beast's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Home advances to half guard.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Home's guard.
Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Home has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Home's legs - danger averted.
Beast wants to control from the top but Home keeps moving.
Home looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Home is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Home manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Home's guard.
Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Home has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Home's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast with a nice head shot there.
Home has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beast should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Home has tightened it up now! Beast should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Take Home!
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