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Hilo Fight 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riggs (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Gustavsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustavsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gustavsson.
It looks like Justin Riggs has been cut.
Gustavsson tests Riggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustavsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riggs 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.
Gustavsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Riggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustavsson which made him look bad.
Gustavsson lands the left hand.
A left and a right from Gustavsson both land. Nice combination.
Riggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustavsson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Riggs is looking to take a break and control but Gustavsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustavsson wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Riggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Riggs crashes against the mat.
Riggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gustavsson some visible discomfort.
Riggs in side control, throwing shots but Gustavsson defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs throws an elbow but Gustavsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riggs 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.
Gustavsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gustavsson tries to get out of the position.
Gustavsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riggs lands a nice forearm strike.
Riggs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gustavsson is avoiding damage well.
Riggs working the ground and pound but Gustavsson is defending the strikes.
Riggs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
Riggs 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riggs decides to stand back up.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Riggs.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustavsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustavsson swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustavsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gustavsson sprawls well. Gustavsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Riggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gustavsson tries to bum rush Riggs with a series of wild strikes but Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gustavsson is rocked!
Riggs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Gustavsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Riggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riggs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggs lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gustavsson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Riggs jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Riggs!
In defeat, Alexander Gustavsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!
You are going down next time!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Redknap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingmar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ace Of Spades. Ingmar Scott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nate Redknap's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Redknap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ingmar Scott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott gets caught napping as Redknap dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scott wants to stand up but Redknap is controlling him.
Redknap wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Redknap stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
Redknap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Redknap stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott is looking to clinch but Redknap is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Redknap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Redknap is having none of it.
Redknap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Scott manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Redknap pulls guard successfully.
Redknap controlling the position.
Scott stands up from Redknap's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to clinch but Redknap is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redknap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Redknap is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Redknap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott closes the distance and pushes Redknap back into the cage.
Redknap wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Scott.
Redknap drags the fight down to the ground.
Redknap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Scott wants to stand but Redknap is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redknap pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott wants to stand but Redknap is controlling his posture from full guard.
Redknap seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scott won't allow Redknap to get back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ingmar Scott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Redknap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scott wants to clinch but Redknap slips to the side
and Redknap counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redknap tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redknap has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott taking a bit of punishment here - Redknap scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redknap misses with the ground and pound.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Scott is not content to let Redknap control the position.
Redknap prevents Scott from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Redknap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redknap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Nate Redknap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott wants to clinch up but Redknap keeps it at a distance.
Redknap moves into range and clinches up with Scott.
Redknap tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Redknap drags the fight down to the ground.
Scott trying to control but Redknap is working from the bottom.
Scott postures up.
Redknap escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Redknap looking for a sweep. Not yet Redknap, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand but Redknap has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott trying to control but Redknap is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redknap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Redknap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to clinch up
and Redknap counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redknap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott works on Redknap's body with a couple of short punches.
Redknap can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redknap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redknap to keep the fight standing.
Scott cracks Redknap with a nice body shot.
Redknap successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott stands up and waves to Redknap to follow him.
Scott is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch but Redknap is having none of it.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redknap.
Scott tries to clinch there but Redknap circles away.
Scott pushes Redknap up against the cage in a clinch.
Redknap has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Redknap has double underhooks.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redknap blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott.
Redknap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redknap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott tries to clinch up but Redknap circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott clinches up with Redknap and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott keeps control of Redknap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott keeps control of Redknap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott blocks a body shot from Redknap.
Redknap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redknap's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is trying to break free.
Redknap looking for a takedown.
Redknap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingmar Scott 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Redknap keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Redknap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redknap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redknap off to one side.
Scott is looking to clinch but Redknap is avoiding it.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redknap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Scott tries to clinch up but Redknap circles away and keeps his distance.
Redknap manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Scott has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Redknap has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redknap has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redknap jumps into guard, dragging Scott to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott wanted to stand there but Redknap had control of the position.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott won't allow Redknap to get back to his feet.
Redknap pushes Scott off and scrambles back to his feet.
Scott lands with a nice combination. Redknap backs away looking to recover.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Redknap circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redknap darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Redknap into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Redknap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redknap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redknap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redknap tries to stall but Scott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redknap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Redknap fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Redknap has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a body punch.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott is trying to break free.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redknap looking for a takedown.
A short left from Scott.
Redknap has Scott pushed against the cage.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redknap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Redknap in a clinch.
Scott lands with a right to the head.
Redknap keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Redknap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott forces Redknap back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redknap is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Redknap up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingmar Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingmar Scott!
After winning the bout, Ingmar Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanzetti has chosen Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti as his entrance music. Sacco Vanzetti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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, Francisco Morales!
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, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vanzetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanzetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
A combination from Vanzetti does no damage.
Vanzetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanzetti working aggressively here.
Vanzetti misses with a body punch.
Vanzetti lands a left hand.
Vanzetti is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Vanzetti.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales taking a breather.
Vanzetti cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Vanzetti lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
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!
Vanzetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanzetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Vanzetti.
Morales lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanzetti misses with some punches.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Vanzetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanzetti can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vanzetti is keeping busy.
Vanzetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanzetti throws a head punch that misses.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanzetti.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanzetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vanzetti.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanzetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Vanzetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanzetti prevents Morales from breaking the clinch.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Vanzetti.
A nice left hand lands by Vanzetti.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanzetti can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanzetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanzetti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanzetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vanzetti misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanzetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike.
Morales blocking some punches.
Vanzetti working aggressively here.
Vanzetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanzetti avoiding damage as Morales throws knees to the body.
Morales misses with some punches.
Vanzetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Vanzetti tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Vanzetti back against the cage.
Morales has had enough of the clinch but Vanzetti keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Morales.
Vanzetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Vanzetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vanzetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales blocks a body shot from Vanzetti.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales blocks a body shot from Vanzetti.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Vanzetti improves position.
Vanzetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanzetti misses with the head strike.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales tries to work over Vanzetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
Vanzetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vanzetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacco Vanzetti dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Vanzetti moves away and avoids it.
Morales swings for the body but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Morales swings for the body but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales swinging wildly here.
Vanzetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanzetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanzetti.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vanzetti misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanzetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanzetti gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti - that landed with a thud.
Vanzetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vanzetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Vanzetti misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Vanzetti tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head.
Morales taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales prevents a body shot from Vanzetti.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanzetti gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Vanzetti presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanzetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Morales tries a body shot but Vanzetti blocks it.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Vanzetti lands a shot to the body.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanzetti or not.
Morales trying to stall but Vanzetti improves his position.
Vanzetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Vanzetti is controlling him.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike.
Vanzetti cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Morales blocks a body shot from Vanzetti.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanzetti has him pressed against the cage.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales is looking to control Vanzetti's arms but Vanzetti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti digs a right hand into Morales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morales's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanzetti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside.
Vanzetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanzetti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Vanzetti blocks it.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Vanzetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Vanzetti.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanzetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Vanzetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Vanzetti tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Vanzetti back against the cage.
Vanzetti slows down the pace here.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Vanzetti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanzetti lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanzetti as Morales tries to tie him up.
Vanzetti lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacco Vanzetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morales moves away from the strike by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morales's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morales duly obliges.
It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanzetti manages to avoid it.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Vanzetti moved out of range nicely.
Vanzetti tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Donk. Morales catches Vanzetti right on the button with a cross.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales cracks Vanzetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vanzetti connects with a looping right hand.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Vanzetti moved out of range.
Morales fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vanzetti is out of range.
Morales slips a jab and a cross from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a hook to the side of Morales's head but Morales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Vanzetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanzetti gets a clinch.
Morales blocking some punches.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanzetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanzetti lands a body punch.
Vanzetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Vanzetti avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
A short right from Vanzetti.
A short body shot lands from Vanzetti as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanzetti works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside.
Vanzetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanzetti is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanzetti.
Francisco Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanzetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanzetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanzetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Morales.
Morales tries to stall but Vanzetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanzetti scores with a shot to the side of Morales's head.
Vanzetti lands a body punch.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Vanzetti cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Vanzetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Vanzetti is working Morales over against the cage.
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanzetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanzetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanzetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vanzetti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands a body punch.
Vanzetti lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanzetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Morales working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Vanzetti's head.
Vanzetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
Vanzetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanzetti misses with some punches.
Vanzetti misses with a knee strike.
Morales misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morales wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanzetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales is trying to break free.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Vanzetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
Vanzetti prevents a body shot from Morales.
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Sacco Vanzetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morales working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sacco Vanzetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanzetti 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacco Vanzetti!
After winning the bout, Sacco Vanzetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideao Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirko Ledoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Die Die Die My Darling. Kirko Ledoy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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, Gideao Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirko Ledoy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Gideao Tavares has been cut.
Ledoy cracks Tavares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares fails to land the takedown.
Ledoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ledoy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tavares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ledoy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares postures up.
Ledoy keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares prevents Ledoy from getting back to his feet.
Tavares trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ledoy's guard.
Ledoy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tavares is controlling him.
Tavares is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ledoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ledoy has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares looking for a triangle here. Ledoy is fighting it but it looks tight! Tavares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ledoy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gideao Tavares!
Gideao Tavares took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Klose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Kamelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Klose could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benito Kamelas's chin.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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, Frank Klose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benito Kamelas!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klose blocks a head kick by Kamelas.
Klose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamelas.
Klose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamelas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamelas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamelas.
Kamelas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamelas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klose slips under a jab.
Kamelas fakes the leg kick and cracks Klose in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamelas lands with a kick to the temple. Klose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kamelas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Kamelas misses.
Klose blocks a head kick by Kamelas.
Klose 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.
Kamelas throws a head kick that half lands.
Klose is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Kamelas slams his shin into Klose's torso.
Oh Klose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamelas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klose seems to have got his legs back now.
Klose is breathing heavily.
Klose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamelas.
Kamelas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamelas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamelas lands a glancing blow to the side of Klose's head.
Kamelas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benito Kamelas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klose avoids the head kick by Kamelas.
A jab lands there for Kamelas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamelas throws a jab but it's blocked by Klose.
Kamelas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klose checks a leg kick nicely.
Klose moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Kamelas.
Klose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamelas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamelas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Kamelas.
Kamelas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Kamelas.
Kamelas tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamelas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamelas!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Klose lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamelas down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klose scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Benito Kamelas has been cut.
Klose lands some shots froms side control.
Klose is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kamelas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Klose throws a strike aimed at the side of Kamelas's head but Kamelas avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klose controls the position.
Kamelas parries the strikes from Klose easily there. Klose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamelas to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klose tries to advance to mount but Kamelas denies him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klose trying to control the position but Kamelas is working away.
Klose working the ground and pound but Kamelas is defending the strikes.
Kamelas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Klose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klose trying to control the action but Kamelas is working from the bottom.
Klose throws an elbow but Kamelas slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Kamelas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benito Kamelas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamelas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benito Kamelas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamelas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klose on the side of the head.
Kamelas looks to land a body kick but Klose moved away.
Kamelas misses with a body kick.
Kamelas throws a low kick but Klose moves out of range easily.
Klose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamelas.
Klose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamelas.
Kamelas throws a lazy uppercut
and Klose counters with a shoot takedown. Kamelas fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamelas is keeping the position for now.
Frank Klose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamelas is looking to stand up but Klose isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamelas is breathing heavily.
Klose throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamelas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klose scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamelas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamelas is keeping the position for now.
Klose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klose landing some decent shots from guard.
Klose throws a strike but Kamelas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kamelas wants to get up but he can't break Klose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Klose manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kamelas misses.
Kamelas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamelas.
Kamelas throws a hook to the side of Klose's head but Klose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Klose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Kamelas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klose moves out of range as Kamelas strikes.
Kamelas connects with a leg kick. Klose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klose moves away from the strike by Kamelas.
Klose blocks a head kick by Kamelas.
Kamelas throws a lazy uppercut
and Klose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kamelas is rocked!
Klose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamelas is still in real trouble! Can Klose finish him?
Klose gets to his feet and stands over Kamelas, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kamelas felt that one! Klose unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kamelas from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Klose!
A very excited looking Frank Klose 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 Tero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Eugeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Siren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sandro Eugeni!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eugeni but Eugeni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siren takes a swing at Eugeni's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Eugeni.
It looks like Tero Siren has been cut.
Eugeni jabs Siren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Siren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eugeni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eugeni tries to free his leg and advance position but Siren is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siren keeping moving, preventing Eugeni from controlling successfully.
Eugeni wants to stand but Siren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Siren is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Eugeni has his hands clasped together but Siren extends and breaks Eugeni's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Siren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tero Siren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Marawich (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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23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
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, Pete Marawich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metsast, right into the meat.
Metsast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marawich.
Marawich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marawich.
Metsast manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Metsast tries to kick Marawich off but Marawich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Metsast tries to get to full guard but Marawich has control of the leg.
Marawich trying to control the action but Metsast is working from the bottom.
Metsast works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marawich trying to control but Metsast is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Marawich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Metsast wants to stand and escape but Marawich is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast looking for a sweep. Not yet Metsast, not yet.
Metsast pulls Marawich in close to prevent any damage.
Metsast wants to stand and escape but Marawich is having none of it.
Metsast managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mees Metsast.
Marawich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metsast's waist but Metsast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marawich off to one side.
Metsast swinging wildly here.
Marawich slips a jab and a cross from Metsast.
Metsast moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marawich is looking for a takedown.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Marawich.
Metsast breaks the clinch.
Marawich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metsast circles away.
Metsast lands a head kick. Marawich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Metsast.
We've been told by Metsast's head coaches at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marawich blocks a low kick nicely.
Metsast with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Marawich.
Marawich looks winded!
Marawich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metsast. That's going to slow Marawich down.
Metsast moves into range and clinches up with Marawich.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Metsast landing knees to the head.
Metsast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Pete Marawich has been cut.
Metsast rushes Marawich and presses him up against the cage.
Metsast keeps control of Marawich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metsast breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Metsast finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marawich dodges the punch combination from Metsast.
Marawich takes one to the side of the head.
Metsast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mees Metsast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marawich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metsast.
Metsast thumps Marawich with a low kick.
Metsast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsast lands with a right that hurts Marawich. Marawich looks to clinch but Metsast throws a short knee that drops Marawich. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mees Metsast!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Game of Thrones. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kobe Romeo Paris has been cut.
Paris shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Ector as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Ector finds it's way through Paris's defenses.
Ector scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector swinging wildly here.
Ector cracks a nice hook into Paris's ribs.
Paris closes the distance and clinches.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Romeo Paris.
Paris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ector is defending well for now.
Ector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris tries to land knees in the clinch but Ector avoids the damage to the body.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Paris wants a takedown.
Ector struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Ector tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paris 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.
Ector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paris jumps guard and drags Ector to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ector knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paris on the ground.
Ector is looking to work some ground and pound but Paris has wrist control.
Ector trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris 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.
Paris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ector controls the pace.
Ector trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ector throws a big right hand that misses.
Ector decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paris, up you get!
Ector punishes Paris's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Ector displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paris.
Ector listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Ector lands a body shot.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ector.
That has opened up Kobe Romeo Paris's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Ector throws a sloppy body shot
and Paris counters with an outside leg kick.
Ector scores with a shot to the body.
Ector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paris circles away quickly and effectively.
Paris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Ector scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paris.
Ector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Ector lands a slapping body shot.
Ector takes a swing at Paris's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance.
Ector jabs at Paris's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target.
Ector lands a jab to the head.
Paris tries to clinch up but Ector circles away and keeps his distance.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ector takes a swing at Paris's ribcage but misses.
Paris tries to clinch there but Ector circles away.
Ector scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Ector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Romeo Paris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paris avoids the body shot from Ector.
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target.
Paris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ector.
Ector swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Ector is looking to wear down Paris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Paris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch but Ector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paris misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paris moves away from the strike by Ector.
Ector is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paris can do to turn this around?
Paris wants to clinch.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paris wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance.
Paris walks into a straight right hand from Ector.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ector misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Ector.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris tries to clinch but Ector is having none of it.
Ector sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ector scores with a jab.
Ector scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Paris's head but Paris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paris ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Ector sizes up Paris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paris is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector cracks Paris with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Paris falls to his knees and Ector doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Ector!
An out of breath Kay Ector 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Vieira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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32
194 lbs
12 - 20 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Katakutan circles away and keeps his distance.
Katakutan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Vieira checks it.
Vieira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Leo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Vieira moves to clinch but Katakutan breaks away
and Katakutan counters with a head kick. That will keep Vieira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katakutan gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch.
Katakutan is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katakutan is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Katakutan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Katakutan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira slips a straight right by Katakutan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katakutan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vieira - the referee stops the clock and Katakutan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vieira. Katakutan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Katakutan circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vieira checks a leg kick.
Katakutan avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Vieira drives through and clinches with Katakutan against the cage.
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Vieira misses.
Vieira lands a really nice looking cross but Katakutan seems unphased.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Katakutan keeps it at a distance.
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Katakutan.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katakutan avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan breaks the clinch.
Katakutan punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katakutan throws out the jab.
Katakutan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Katakutan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katakutan keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira checks a low kick from Katakutan.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Katakutan.
Katakutan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katakutan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Vieira sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Katakutan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira clinches up with Katakutan and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Katakutan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katakutan avoids it.
Vieira's coach down at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vieira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira tries to clinch but Katakutan is having none of it.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vieira pushes Katakutan up against the cage in a clinch.
Katakutan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vieira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Katakutan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katakutan.
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a two punch combo.
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!
Vieira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katakutan.
Katakutan misses with a combination
and Vieira moves into the clinch.
Katakutan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vieira.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katakutan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
Vieira looks to clinch
and Katakutan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Katakutan misses with a low kick as Vieira jumps back.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Vieira sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieira rushes Katakutan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira trying to land knees to the body.
Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Vieira blocks the leg kick.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katakutan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katakutan avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Vieira throws a sloppy head kick and Katakutan moves out of range easily.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Katakutan is avoiding it.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira tries to clinch but Katakutan is having none of it.
Katakutan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katakutan counters with a nice body shot.
Katakutan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Katakutan circles away.
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Vieira checks it.
Katakutan tries a low kick but Vieira avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Katakutan misses
and Vieira counters with a takedown into side control.
Katakutan manages to get back to half guard.
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katakutan is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Katakutan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Katakutan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katakutan is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Katakutan is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira wants to stand up but Katakutan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira prevents Katakutan from improving his position.
Katakutan wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira is thwarting Katakutan's attempts to control the position.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Katakutan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira prevents Katakutan from improving his position.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Katakutan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katakutan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Katakutan kicks Vieira off and gets back to his feet.
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vieira tries to clinch but Katakutan is having none of it.
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Vieira checks it.
Vieira drives through and clinches with Katakutan against the cage.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Katakutan lands with a nice body punch.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katakutan lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
That kick from Katakutan tenderised Vieira's leg. Vieira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Katakutan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Vieira. That snapped Katakutan's head back.
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!
Katakutan is looking to score with low kicks.
Vieira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vieira defending well as Katakutan loads up on a big left hand.
Katakutan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Katakutan circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira throws a series of strikes that have Katakutan backpedaling.
Vieira misses with a series of wild punches.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira has managed to clinch.
Katakutan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vieira as Katakutan tries to tie him up.
Katakutan managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Vieira with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katakutan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katakutan trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Katakutan to work.
Katakutan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Katakutan is looking to wear down Vieira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Katakutan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Katakutan tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximo Katakutan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katakutan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katakutan tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira lands an elbow inside.
Katakutan tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katakutan avoids it.
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Leo Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vieira lands a two punch combo.
Good work by Vieira as he checks the leg kick.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katakutan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leo Vieira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Katakutan in a clinch.
Katakutan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira tries to clinch but Katakutan moves away
and Katakutan counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katakutan, pushing him back against the cage.
Katakutan missing with knees to the body.
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Katakutan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Katakutan pushes him off.
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vieira obliges.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Katakutan.
Katakutan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katakutan avoiding damage as Vieira throws knees to the body.
Leo Vieira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katakutan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katakutan tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Katakutan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katakutan working aggressively here.
Katakutan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katakutan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
Katakutan has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Katakutan avoiding damage as Vieira throws knees to the body.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
Katakutan wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Katakutan wants to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Katakutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vieira!
A very excited looking Leo Vieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Maximo Katakutan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its hard to fight a Friend But this our job to give the best fight and entertain the crowd.. SHOUT OUTS TO ALL OF YOU MMA FIGHT FANS AROUND THE WORLD!!!!.. i'll be back bitch!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Bitag shoots in.
Bitag gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bitag has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas stands and throws Bitag's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bitag tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas working away.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bitag, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thomas's best efforts.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Bitag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Bitag is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitag is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Bitag is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bitag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bitag trying to control here.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Bitag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitag trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Bitag wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas feints and as Bitag raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitag is retaining full guard.
Bitag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas trying to control but Bitag is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Bitag has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bitag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Bitag's legs - danger averted.
Bitag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bitag is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bitag has escaped and now he's on top!
Bitag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bitag scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas has his foot on Bitag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bitag works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bitag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Bitag keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitag trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to keep Bitag in close.
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 Ben Bitag will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bitag shoots and misses
so Thomas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thomas prevents Bitag from getting back to his feet.
Bitag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bitag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bitag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Bitag is keeping the position.
Bitag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitag wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas passes Bitag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bitag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Bitag with a solid left hand.
Bitag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bitag is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Bitag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bitag is tightening it up a little... Thomas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thomas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thomas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bitag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Bitag!
Ben Bitag got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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