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Hilo Fight 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Putting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Putting will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy Putting!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putting with a jab.
Putting defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hicks.
Putting misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Putting to score with a decent uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Putting has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Putting displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Lewis Hicks has been cut.
Putting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Putting cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hicks throws a sloppy head kick and Putting moves out of range easily.
Putting is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hicks hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paddy Putting!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Brigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Brigham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigham feints and as SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn raises his hands in defense, Brigham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has his feet on Brigham's thighs here. He's pushed Brigham off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brigham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flava in ya ear (Remix). The key to victory for Tyson Long has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long misses with a double jab.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
Long defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Long throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Long takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Long.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Long tries to move into range but Kennedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kennedy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Long.
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Tom Kennedy has been cut.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Long really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Long is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Kennedy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Long.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Long tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Long is trying to break free.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Long controls the action.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Long wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
Long tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Kennedy has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Long looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Long tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Long gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyson Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kennedy.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Long controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Tyson Long will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Long throws a good cross that connects.
Long's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Long duly obliges.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy throws an off balance right hand
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Long looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Long works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Long manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Long throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Long misses with a combination
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long misses with a combination
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Tom Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Long is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Long controls his hands.
Long breaks the clinch.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Long looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Long walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Long scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyson Long is winning the standup battle so far.
Long jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Long throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Tyson Long has been cut.
Tyson Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Long is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Long thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy lands a jab to the nose.
Kennedy connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Long swinging wildly here.
Long misses with a double jab
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Long tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
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 Tyson Long will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Long throws a right and a left that both miss.
Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Long misses with a combination
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Long blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kennedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Kennedy does it's job there.
Long swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with an overhand left.
Long lands with an overhand left.
Long avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Long throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Long.
Long swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy pushes Long back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Long is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Long blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tom Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Long tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Long can't break the clinch.
Kennedy prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Long breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Tyson Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Kennedy.
I think Long 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Long!
Tyson Long decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heraclio Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heraclio Caro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blue Rak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rak but Rak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caro fails with the takedown
and Rak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Caro. Those never looked like landing.
Caro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caro misses with a takedown
and Rak counters with a crisp one two that drops Caro! Rak thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Caro to his feet! Caro is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heraclio Caro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caro shoots and misses
and Rak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Caro is breathing heavily.
Rak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caro.
Rak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caro.
Rak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rak drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Caro right on the button. Caro goes down! Rak follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rak gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Rak!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paco Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez's entrance music is La Puerta Negra. A fine choice. 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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140 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paco Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Spong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez jabs Spong right on the nose. Spong blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
Spong throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mendez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Spong down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Spong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Spong to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paco Mendez!
Paco Mendez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa's entrance music is I'm an Adult Now. A fine choice. Mitchell Menchaka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munanaposa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Menchaka missing with a left hand there. Munanaposa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munanaposa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Menchaka swivels and escapes.
Donk. Menchaka catches Munanaposa right on the button with a cross.
Menchaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munanaposa manages to avoid it.
Munanaposa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munanaposa closes the distance and clinches.
Menchaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menchaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menchaka tries to throw a body punch but Munanaposa avoids it by throwing Menchaka back against the cage.
Munanaposa manages to break the clinch.
Munanaposa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Munanaposa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menchaka's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menchaka's head.
Munanaposa prevents Menchaka from improving his position.
Menchaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munanaposa.
Menchaka trying to control from the bottom.
Menchaka is trying is best to control the position here.
Menchaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Menchaka is trying to maintain the position but Munanaposa is very close to passing his half guard.
Munanaposa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menchaka's head.
Munanaposa wants to pass the guard but Menchaka is defending well.
Munanaposa is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Menchaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa wants to control from the top but Menchaka keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munanaposa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munanaposa trying to control but Menchaka is working from the bottom.
Munanaposa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munanaposa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menchaka is trying to keep Munanaposa in close.
Menchaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa trying to control the position from guard on top but Menchaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because La Tigre Munanaposa just wasn't active enough.
Munanaposa gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munanaposa.
Menchaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Munanaposa is keeping busy.
Munanaposa manages to break the clinch.
Menchaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Munanaposa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menchaka circles away.
Munanaposa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menchaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munanaposa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for La Tigre Munanaposa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munanaposa dives in and grabs Menchaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menchaka pushes down on Munanaposa's head and hops out.
Menchaka lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menchaka.
A head kick misses from Munanaposa.
Munanaposa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munanaposa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Menchaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menchaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munanaposa has time to react.
Menchaka throws a shot from downtown. Munanaposa moves away and avoids it.
Munanaposa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Menchaka.
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!
Munanaposa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menchaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munanaposa somewhat.
Munanaposa fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munanaposa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitchell Menchaka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Munanaposa clinches up with Menchaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Munanaposa breaks from the clinch.
Munanaposa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munanaposa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Menchaka throws a head punch that misses.
Menchaka has a couple of punches blocked by Munanaposa.
Munanaposa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menchaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munanaposa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Menchaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for La Tigre Munanaposa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munanaposa jumps guard but Menchaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munanaposa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Menchaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Menchaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menchaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa prevents a body shot from Menchaka.
Munanaposa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Menchaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Munanaposa is trying to push Menchaka away but Menchaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Menchaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munanaposa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munanaposa.
Munanaposa shoots in looking for a takedown. Menchaka tries to sprawl out of it but Munanaposa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menchaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munanaposa goes for a double leg but Menchaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Menchaka continues to drive forward.
Munanaposa can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menchaka to keep the fight standing.
Munanaposa blocks a body shot from Menchaka.
Menchaka misses with a punch to the body.
Menchaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Menchaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menchaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menchaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menchaka misses with a wild body shot.
Munanaposa looks for a takedown but Menchaka sprawls well.
Munanaposa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menchaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menchaka connects with a right hand. Munanaposa shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa shoots in and drives through. Menchaka sprawls well.
Menchaka connects with a body shot.
Menchaka misses with a wild body shot.
Menchaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menchaka misses with a body shot.
Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munanaposa.
Munanaposa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Menchaka is looking for a sweep.
Menchaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Menchaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munanaposa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Menchaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munanaposa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa wants to get back to full guard.
Menchaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munanaposa keeps working.
Munanaposa is looking for a sweep. Menchaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menchaka wants to take a breather but Munanaposa is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Menchaka.
Menchaka cracks Munanaposa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Munanaposa closes the distance and clinches.
Munanaposa breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Menchaka. No joy for Munanaposa on that attempt.
Menchaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munanaposa circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munanaposa.
Menchaka lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Menchaka looks to land a combination but Munanaposa avoids it well.
Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munanaposa.
Menchaka misses with a straight right.
Menchaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munanaposa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menchaka.
Munanaposa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munanaposa is looking to clinch but Menchaka is avoiding it.
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
Munanaposa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menchaka sprawls well. Menchaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munanaposa gets slowly back to his feet.
Munanaposa is looking to clinch.
Menchaka jabs Munanaposa right on the nose. Munanaposa blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Menchaka catches Munanaposa right on the button with a cross.
Munanaposa is rocked!
Munanaposa needs to keep his hands up - Menchaka had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Munanaposa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munanaposa dodges the punch combination from Menchaka.
Menchaka throws the left hand but Munanaposa avoids the punch easily.
Menchaka stuffs the takedown.
Munanaposa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Menchaka is adopting a defensive guard.
Munanaposa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menchaka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Munanaposa seems to have got his legs back now.
Munanaposa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Munanaposa tries to lock up and control but Menchaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munanaposa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Menchaka seems content to control.
Menchaka is keen to just control but Munanaposa is a slippery customer.
Menchaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munanaposa controlling the position well.
Menchaka blocks the strikes from Munanaposa.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mitchell Menchaka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Menchaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Menchaka tests Munanaposa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa looks for a takedown but Menchaka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for La Tigre Munanaposa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munanaposa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menchaka.
La Tigre Munanaposa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munanaposa moves out of range as Menchaka strikes.
Menchaka misses with a hook.
Munanaposa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menchaka circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Menchaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menchaka.
Mitchell Menchaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menchaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Tigre Munanaposa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munanaposa slips under a jab.
Menchaka scores with a jab to the body.
Munanaposa drives through and clinches with Menchaka against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa has clasped his hands together around Menchaka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Munanaposa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Menchaka being controlled for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menchaka is looking to regain half guard here but Munanaposa keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell Menchaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Menchaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka is looking to reverse the position.
Menchaka parries the strikes from Munanaposa easily there. Munanaposa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Menchaka to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitchell Menchaka.
I've got Menchaka 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Menchaka!
Mitchell Menchaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LT Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Heretic Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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213 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LT Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers slips a straight right by Harris.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
It looks like LT Rogers has been cut.
Rogers drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rogers is looking for the KO!
It looks like Marvin Harris has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Harris.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Rogers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marvin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris drops Rogers with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rogers! Harris dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Harris!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BabyJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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132 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BabyJay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn darts in trying to clinch
and Love counters with a slapping leg kick.
Love fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Love persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Love is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Love eventually gives up the hold.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Love is looking for a kimura here.
Love is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Love.
Penn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love seems to be looking for submissions.
Love 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.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Love is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Love is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Love is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Love is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Love wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn won't allow Love to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Love is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
Love wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn trying to hold on to Love's head to control him but Love postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Love dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn moves to clinch but Love breaks away
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Love is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Love closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Love pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Love.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn gets caught napping as Love dives in and scores a takedown. Penn manages to retain guard.
Love slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love prevents Penn from improving his position.
Love tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Love stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Love is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Love wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Love is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage.
Penn is looking to escape.
Love is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg.
Penn trying to control here.
Love seems to be looking for submissions.
Love is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Love trying to advance position but Penn counters by regaining guard.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Love defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has his foot on Love's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Love works his way back into a safe position though.
Love pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Love trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Love maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Love has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Love!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayne Love!
Wayne Love seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick James Magnaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes into the arena with Set Me Free blaring out of the sound system. Magnaye comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here comes the Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick James Magnaye!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harvey scores with a leg kick.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Derrick James Magnaye has been cut.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnaye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.
Magnaye avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Magnaye sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Harvey does no damage.
Harvey tries to land a front kick but Magnaye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey lands with a slapping head kick.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Magnaye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harvey lands a jab-cross combination.
Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harvey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a double jab
and Magnaye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magnaye forces his way into half guard.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magnaye pulls his head out easily.
Harvey wants to sweep but Magnaye has passed to side control!
Magnaye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harvey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harvey's legs.
Harvey tries to escape but Magnaye is in control.
Harvey trying to control but Magnaye flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Magnaye has the hooks in. Harvey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harvey turns into Magnaye and is now in his guard.
Magnaye trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magnaye striking off his back but it's not causing Harvey any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye is striking off his back. Harvey thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Harvey there.
Magnaye flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magnaye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey tries to stand but Magnaye is controlling from the bottom.
Harvey gets to his feet. Magnaye looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvey throws a head kick but Magnaye moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnaye.
Magnaye checks a low kick from Harvey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick James Magnaye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harvey!
PJ Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Harvey.
A head kick by Harvey misses
and Magnaye counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harvey!
Harvey prevents Magnaye from moving into mount.
Magnaye tries for a kimura but Harvey is defending well.
Harvey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magnaye working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magnaye wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harvey tries to kick Magnaye off but Magnaye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaye passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harvey!
Magnaye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Harvey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magnaye scores with a short punch from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnaye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnaye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnaye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harvey's guard.
Magnaye won't allow Harvey to sweep him here.
Harvey working a defensive guard here.
Magnaye tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet but Magnaye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magnaye looking to pass the guard.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magnaye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magnaye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magnaye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harvey is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harvey's legs.
Magnaye tries for a kimura but Harvey is defending well.
Harvey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magnaye off and has taken his back!
Magnaye breaks Harvey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harvey wants to stand but Magnaye is controlling the position.
Derrick James Magnaye has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey trying to keep a closed guard but Magnaye is proving a slippery customer.
Harvey is looking to stand back up but Magnaye counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harvey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick James Magnaye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick James Magnaye's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magnaye blocks the body kick.
Magnaye steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harvey. That one must have hurt.
Harvey misses with a body kick.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harvey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magnaye blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Harvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magnaye blocks a head kick by Harvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harvey works over Magnaye's head and body with a nice combination.
Harvey pushes Magnaye away with a front kick.
Magnaye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnaye takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Harvey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Magnaye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Harvey misses.
PJ Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey swings for the body but Magnaye moves out of range.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Magnaye moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey.
Magnaye avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Harvey.
Magnaye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harvey misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnaye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
PJ Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Magnaye moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey thuds his shin into the meat of Magnaye's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Magnaye avoids it well.
Harvey throws a wild body kick that Magnaye sees coming a mile off.
Harvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnaye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Magnaye blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey misses with a double jab
and Magnaye counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
PJ Harvey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harvey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PJ Harvey!
After the big win, PJ Harvey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Night Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Derrick James Magnaye was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger next time!!'.
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