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Hilo Fight 60 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bohanon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Beaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Bohanon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Beaber!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Bohanon in his tracks for a moment.
Bohanon can't get the takedown.
Bohanon is trying to break the clinch but Beaber is controlling him.
Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beaber 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.
Beaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bohanon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beaber misses with a few strikes there.
Beaber gets a clinch.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Bohanon shrugs off.
Beaber looking for a takedown.
Beaber goes for a takedown attempt but Bohanon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bohanon tries to bum rush Beaber with a series of wild strikes but Beaber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beaber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beaber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohanon blocks a leg kick.
Beaber throws a shot from downtown. Bohanon moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohanon ducks right into an uppercut from Beaber.
Bohanon cracks Beaber with a good jab.
Beaber ducks under a wild hook from Bohanon.
Bohanon shoots in but Beaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bohanon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beaber slips under a jab from Bohanon.
A jab from Bohanon finds it's way through Beaber's defenses.
Bohanon is looking to clinch.
Bohanon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bohanon tries for a takedown but Beaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bohanon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohanon tries to clinch but Beaber is having none of it.
Beaber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bohanon misses with a combination
and Beaber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bohanon misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohanon wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bohanon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beaber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Beaber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bohanon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beaber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bohanon backwards.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Bohanon is looking for a takedown.
Bohanon is breathing heavily.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bohanon's defenses.
Beaber has Bohanon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bohanon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beaber lands an elbow just above Bohanon 's eye.
Beaber trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaber slows down the pace here.
Beaber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bohanon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beaber is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bohanon is defending well though. Beaber let's go of the attempt for now.
Bohanon wants to get back to his feet.
Beaber has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bohanon covering up well under a series of strikes from Beaber.
Bohanon trying to get back to his feet but Beaber is in full control for now.
Beaber missing with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaber biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bohanon covering up well under a series of strikes from Beaber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beaber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beaber takes the fight into the clinch.
Bohanon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bohanon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beaber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaber.
Beaber breaks the clinch.
Beaber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bohanon swinging wildly here.
A combination from Bohanon does no damage.
Tommy Bohanon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohanon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bohanon throws a nice looking combination but Beaber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beaber clinches.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beaber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohanon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohanon catches Beaber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beaber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bohanon counters with a series of strikes. Beaber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaber forces Bohanon back against the cage and clinches.
Bohanon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beaber after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bohanon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beaber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohanon backwards.
Bohanon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beaber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beaber trying to land knees to the body.
Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bohanon throws a series of punches but Beaber avoids them all with ease.
Beaber clinches up against the cage.
Beaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaber misses with a wild combination.
Beaber pushes Bohanon up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bohanon's defenses.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Bohanon in his tracks for a moment.
Beaber manages to break the clinch.
Beaber clinches up against the cage.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bohanon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beaber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaber clinches up against the cage.
Beaber prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Beaber.
Beaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohanon lands with a good body shot.
Beaber throws a leg kick but Bohanon moved away.
Beaber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bohanon gets tackled into the cage by Beaber. Beaber maintains the clinch.
Beaber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bohanon avoiding damage as Beaber throws knees to the body.
Beaber breaks from the clinch.
Beaber closes the distance and clinches.
Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bohanon lands a jab to the head.
Bohanon looks to land a right hand but Beaber moved out of range.
Bohanon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bohanon doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaber circles away.
No joy there for Bohanon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beaber moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bohanon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beaber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bohanon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaber stuns Bohanon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tommy Bohanon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohanon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beaber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beaber scores with a nice head shot.
Bohanon is rocked!
Beaber misses with a hook. Bohanon ducked under it nicely.
Oh Bohanon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beaber throws a shot from downtown. Bohanon moves away and avoids it.
Bohanon moves away from the strike by Beaber.
Beaber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bohanon seems to have got his legs back now.
Beaber throws a series of punches but Bohanon avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bohanon dodges the punch combination from Beaber.
A lazy left from Beaber finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beaber 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! This is the final round!
Bohanon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beaber tries to avoid it but Bohanon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beaber to the ground. Beaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bohanon misses the shot to the body.
Bohanon misses with an uppercut.
Bohanon swinging wildly here.
Beaber slips a jab from Bohanon.
Beaber lands a jab.
Bohanon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beaber moves into the clinch.
Beaber lands with a light punch inside.
Beaber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Bohanon in his tracks for a moment.
Bohanon looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohanon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaber.
Beaber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bohanon back to the cage. Beaber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beaber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beaber forces Bohanon back against the cage and clinches.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.
Beaber creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Bohanon! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Beaber.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Beaber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cire Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouge comes to the cage accompanied by Gene Kelly - Singing in the rain . 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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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cire Rouge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Porter!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porter tries to avoid it but Rouge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porter to the ground. Porter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rouge tries to clinch up but Porter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rouge misses with a takedown
and Porter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Porter drops back looking for a leg! Rouge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rouge manages to kick Porter off! Porter jumps back into Rouge's guard.
Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rouge pulls Porter in close to prevent any damage.
Rouge can't keep his opponent in guard - Porter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Porter wants to work for an arm triangle but Rouge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rouge won't allow Porter to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouge is trying to maintain the position but Porter is very close to passing his half guard.
Porter is working for a kimura but Rouge is defending it quite comfortably.
Rouge trying to control but Porter postures up.
Porter is looking to stall here but Rouge recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rouge's guard.
Porter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rouge defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter lands with a punch from half guard.
Porter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rouge is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Porter!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Porter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Cire Rouge stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatever, let me sing.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Criss Defou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd comes into the arena with Baader-Meinhof Blues blaring out of the sound system. Defou has chosen Grimskunk - Rooftop Killer as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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146 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald NcDemomnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Criss Defou!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Defou.
NcDemomnd wants to clinch
and Defou counters by clinching up.
Defou lands a shoulder strike.
Defou manages to break the clinch.
Defou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Defou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as NcDemomnd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Defou is looking to clinch.
Defou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NcDemomnd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NcDemomnd looks to land a combination but Defou avoids it well.
NcDemomnd fails with an attempt to clinch.
NcDemomnd jabs Defou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defou circles away from the clinch attempt
and Defou counters with a left and a right that stings NcDemomnd.
Defou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NcDemomnd.
Donald NcDemomnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defou swats away the attempt to clinch by NcDemomnd.
Defou keeps the fight on the outside.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch but Defou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for NcDemomnd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch there but Defou circles away.
NcDemomnd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Defou misses with a few strikes there.
NcDemomnd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch there but Defou circles away.
Defou swats away the attempt to clinch by NcDemomnd.
Defou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
NcDemomnd closes the distance but Defou moves to the side
and Defou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Defou looks winded!
Defou falls off balance throwing a combination
and NcDemomnd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NcDemomnd wants to clinch.
A jab from Defou misses.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch there but Defou circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd doesn't manage to clinch there - Defou circles away.
Defou misses with the combination.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NcDemomnd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from NcDemomnd.
NcDemomnd is looking to clinch.
NcDemomnd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NcDemomnd tries to throw a body punch but Defou avoids it by throwing NcDemomnd back against the cage.
Defou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defou tries to bum rush NcDemomnd with a series of wild strikes but NcDemomnd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Defou forces NcDemomnd back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defou is trying to break the clinch but NcDemomnd is controlling him.
NcDemomnd blocks the elbow strike.
Defou has had enough of the clinch but NcDemomnd keeps him there for the moment.
NcDemomnd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defou swats away the attempt to clinch by NcDemomnd.
Defou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
NcDemomnd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NcDemomnd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but Defou is having none of it.
NcDemomnd moves in looking to clinch but Defou pushes him off.
Defou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donald NcDemomnd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by NcDemomnd.
NcDemomnd wants to clinch but Defou slips to the side
and NcDemomnd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NcDemomnd is looking to clinch but Defou is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd fails with an attempt to clinch.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch up.
Defou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defou tries to close the distance and clinch but NcDemomnd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NcDemomnd looks to clinch
and Defou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Defou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
NcDemomnd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defou circles away from the clinch attempt
and Defou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NcDemomnd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Defou.
NcDemomnd manages to break the clinch.
NcDemomnd rushes Defou and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NcDemomnd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
NcDemomnd avoiding damage as Defou throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from NcDemomnd fails to land.
Defou throws a punch but it's blocked by NcDemomnd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald NcDemomnd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Defou looks to land a combination but NcDemomnd avoids it well.
NcDemomnd fails with an attempt to clinch.
NcDemomnd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch but Defou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch there but Defou circles away.
NcDemomnd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Defou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NcDemomnd fails with an attempt to clinch.
NcDemomnd doesn't manage to clinch there - Defou circles away.
Defou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
NcDemomnd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch up but Defou circles away and keeps his distance.
NcDemomnd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donald NcDemomnd is winning the standup battle so far.
NcDemomnd clinches.
Defou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Defou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defou circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Defou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Defou is breathing heavily.
Defou scores with a one two! NcDemomnd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch there but Defou circles away.
Defou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defou has taken the fight to the clinch.
NcDemomnd blocking some punches.
NcDemomnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Defou avoiding damage as NcDemomnd throws knees to the body.
Defou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Defou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NcDemomnd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NcDemomnd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defou wants to clinch.
NcDemomnd doesn't manage to clinch there - Defou circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Defou lands with a short shot to the head.
NcDemomnd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NcDemomnd wants to clinch up but Defou keeps it at a distance.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch
and Defou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NcDemomnd doesn't manage to clinch there - Defou circles away.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch but Defou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from NcDemomnd. Those never looked like landing.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Defou counters with a one-two to the body.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Criss Defou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Defou. Those never looked like landing.
NcDemomnd drives through and clinches with Defou against the cage.
NcDemomnd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but Defou moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NcDemomnd is looking to clinch.
NcDemomnd moves in looking to clinch but Defou pushes him off.
NcDemomnd is looking to clinch.
Defou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - NcDemomnd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NcDemomnd shoots in for a takedown but Defou shows good takedown defense.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NcDemomnd wants to clinch
and Defou counters with a one-two to the body.
Defou misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Defou misses.
NcDemomnd is looking to clinch but Defou is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch up but Defou circles away and keeps his distance.
Defou tries to land a leg kick but NcDemomnd saw it coming and moves away.
NcDemomnd moves into range and clinches up with Defou.
NcDemomnd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NcDemomnd swings wildly with an uppercut but Defou uses good head movement to avoid it.
NcDemomnd can't find room to land a body shot as Defou controls the action.
Defou wants to break the clinch but can't.
NcDemomnd lands a body shot.
Defou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
NcDemomnd lands a hook that snaps the head of Defou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Defou working aggressively here.
Defou has NcDemomnd pressed against the cage, preventing NcDemomnd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from NcDemomnd.
Defou tries to break free but NcDemomnd pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald NcDemomnd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Defou working hard to break the clinch.
Defou throws a punch but it's blocked by NcDemomnd.
A shot in the inside from Defou.
NcDemomnd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defou fails in his attempt to clinch.
NcDemomnd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defou keeps the fight on the outside.
Defou misses with a wild body shot.
Defou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. NcDemomnd eats them both and turns towards Defou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Defou misses.
NcDemomnd gets a clinch.
NcDemomnd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by NcDemomnd there.
Defou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NcDemomnd drives through and clinches with Defou against the cage.
Defou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NcDemomnd lands a head kick. Defou smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
NcDemomnd circles away from the clinch attempt
and NcDemomnd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NcDemomnd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by NcDemomnd as he connects with a hook.
NcDemomnd throws a head kick that Defou semi-blocks.
Defou is rocked!
NcDemomnd moves into the clinch.
Defou is still on wobbly legs! Can NcDemomnd finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
NcDemomnd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NcDemomnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NcDemomnd jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
NcDemomnd moves in looking to clinch but Defou pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
NcDemomnd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defou or not.
Donald NcDemomnd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
NcDemomnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but Defou moves out of range.
NcDemomnd pushes Defou up against the cage in a clinch.
NcDemomnd lands a hook that snaps the head of Defou backwards.
A shot in the inside from NcDemomnd.
NcDemomnd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NcDemomnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NcDemomnd tries to clinch but Defou moves out of range.
NcDemomnd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Defou sprawls well. Defou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. NcDemomnd gets slowly back to his feet.
NcDemomnd gets tackled into the cage by Defou. Defou maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
NcDemomnd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
NcDemomnd lands with a right to the head.
NcDemomnd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Defou's efforts to push away.
Defou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, NcDemomnd scores with a nice short uppercut.
NcDemomnd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Defou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NcDemomnd pushes Defou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NcDemomnd lands with a left to the head.
NcDemomnd avoids the elbow strike from Defou, against the cage.
NcDemomnd scores with a shot to the side of Defou's head.
NcDemomnd dips a shoulder and cracks Defou with a mighty uppercut! Defou falls back against the cage and NcDemomnd unloads with a barrage of strikes! Defou is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - NcDemomnd screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald NcDemomnd!
Donald NcDemomnd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Criss Defou spoke after the fight, saying 'Do not worry. Tonight I'll go to the house of my opponent and I will steal all his family.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdoch McNash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McNash's choice of entrance music: IllEvilHater - Maniac Maggot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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267 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thumbo Plights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murdoch McNash!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by McNash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McNash tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdoch McNash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNash scores with a nice body kick.
Plights is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNash cracks the inside of Plights's front leg.
McNash lands a big head kick that sends Plights tumbling to the mat! McNash takes a step backwards and waves Plights back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Plights is rocked!
It looks like Thumbo Plights has been cut.
McNash and Plights are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McNash throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Plights into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McNash knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murdoch McNash!
A very excited looking Murdoch McNash 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Kealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by Make it bun dem- Skrillex ft. Damian Marley. Kealoha has chosen Hula Hula as his entrance music. Wily Kealoha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wily Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealoha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Kealoha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demetrius Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kealoha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Floyd throws a series of punches but Kealoha avoids them all with ease.
Floyd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Floyd misses with a wild combination.
Floyd tries to bum rush Kealoha with a series of wild strikes but Kealoha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Floyd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kealoha's coach down at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kealoha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Floyd scores with a three punch combo!
Floyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Floyd as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floyd tries to clinch there but Kealoha circles away.
We've been told by Floyd's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Floyd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd throws a series of punches but Kealoha avoids them all with ease.
Floyd misses with a two punch combination.
Floyd throws a big shot that misses.
Floyd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kealoha jumps guard but Floyd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Floyd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kealoha's brow.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealoha controls his hands.
Floyd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kealoha jumps guard but Floyd stands there with Kealoha around his waist. Kealoha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demetrius Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Kealoha.
Kealoha has picked Floyd up - he's going for a ride! Kealoha dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kealoha in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Floyd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kealoha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wily Kealoha!
A very excited looking Wily Kealoha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Elbe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Man - Ozzy Osbourne. Galaxy Nexus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gray Elbe's chin.
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25
182 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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23
170 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbe fails with the takedown
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.
Nexus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elbe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nexus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nexus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Nexus as he connects with a hook.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus throws a push kick but Elbe slaps the foot to one side.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus scores with a jab.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus darts in and clinches Elbe up against the cage.
Nexus lands a nice uppercut.
Elbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nexus walks away with a smile on his face. Elbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elbe misses with a takedown
and Nexus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elbe's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Elbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elbe is breathing heavily.
Nexus passes Elbe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elbe has hold of Nexus's hands but Nexus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus controlling the action here.
Nexus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elbe defends it well.
Nexus trying to control the pace.
Nexus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nexus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Elbe hang on?
Nexus lands a big shot there that rocks Elbe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nexus controlling his opponent.
Nexus scoring with strikes but Elbe is staying in there.
Nexus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elbe looks a forlorn figure.
Elbe regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nexus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nexus working Elbe over with strikes.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nexus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nexus takes a swing at Elbe's ribcage but misses.
Elbe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nexus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nexus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elbe gets caught flat footed, as Nexus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elbe is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nexus is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Elbe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elbe keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Elbe seems to have got his legs back now.
Nexus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Galaxy Nexus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Elbe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nexus's guard.
Nexus looking for a guillotine here but Elbe defends easily.
Nexus controls Elbe momentarily but Elbe frees himself.
Galaxy Nexus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nexus is looking to stall here but Elbe recovers full guard.
Nexus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus controlling the action here.
Nexus is pressing down on Elbe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elbe is holding on for now.
Nexus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
Elbe is in trouble now - Nexus has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elbe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nexus controlling the position easily from mount.
Elbe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nexus lands a nice shot to the head.
Nexus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elbe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus 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. And we move into the final round!
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nexus looks for the body kick but Elbe saw that one coming.
Nexus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elbe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nexus tries to avoid it but Elbe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nexus to the ground. Nexus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elbe with a poor takedown
and Nexus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nexus.
Nexus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elbe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Elbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nexus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nexus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elbe backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nexus scores with a shot to the side of Elbe's head.
Elbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nexus walks away with a smile on his face. Elbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nexus 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.
Nexus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Elbe! Nexus dives in looking to finish! Elbe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Andrew Anderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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22
217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Andrew Anderson has been cut.
Pitakaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Pitakaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Pitakaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Pitakaka scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Anderson to the canvas! Pitakaka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Elijah Pitakaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeseph Moai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joeseph Moai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joeseph Moai!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beast to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard.
Beast postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beast, into his guard.
Beast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moai!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beast cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beast moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moai has worked his arm free - good work by Moai!
Beast goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beast but great work by Moai.
Beast 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.
Moai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beast, who protects the arm well.
Beast is looking to regain half guard here but Moai keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Beast is trying to control Moai's posture but Moai avoids it.
Moai tries to advance position but instead Beast slips a leg back in to half guard.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Beast controlling the position well.
Beast tries to roll over but Moai keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Moai.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast is trying to maintain the position but Moai is very close to passing his half guard.
Moai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beast holds of for dear life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moai looking to control but Beast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beast keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moai wants to take Beast's back here but Beast is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Beast tries to hold on but Moai postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast is squirming around, avoiding Moai's attempts to control the action.
Beast is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moai stuffs the takedown.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moai is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Moai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast is looking for a kimura but Moai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beast is working for a kimura but Moai is defending it quite comfortably.
Beast wants to control but Moai is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moai tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Moai is defending well.
Beast trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moai taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Moai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast working over Moai with some ground and pound. Moai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beast is looking for a kimura but Moai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moai tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
Moai regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moai keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Moai 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.
Moai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast passes Moai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beast is just content to waste time from the top position. Moai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beast slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moai is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moai wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moai throws a sloppy head kick
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moai gets back to full guard.
Moai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
Moai wants to stand but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast trying to control but Moai is working from the bottom.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moai's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has gone for a leg lock! Moai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beast's guard.
Beast managing to control the position.
Moai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast wants to sweep here but Moai controlling him for the moment.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moai preventing the sweep.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moai.
Moai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast wants to control but Moai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Moai has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to control but Moai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast is looking to control Moai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast manages to get to full guard.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Moai is proving a slippery customer.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moai throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beast is adopting a defensive guard.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moai is one step ahead there.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moai is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Beast clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moai lands a nice shot that snaps Beast's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Moai gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Moai stops a takedown attempt from Beast.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moai moves into the clinch.
Moai gets underhooks to prevent Beast's takedown attempt.
Beast goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moai prevents it.
Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moai throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Moai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moai's guard.
Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moai thows a huge punch but Beast dodges it nicely.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Beast taking some punishment here, with Moai in his half guard.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moai is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.
Moai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Moai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moai wants to pass to mount but Beast is defending the position.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Moai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Moai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beast is staying active underneath Moai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beast sees it coming and defends easily.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast has his hands on Moai's head, controlling the position.
Moai preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moai defends well.
Beast trying to control the position.
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moai is aware though and is defending well.
Beast 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast is adopting a defensive guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Beast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
Moai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Moai is posturing up here but Beast has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Moai tries to roll out but it's too tight and Moai has to tap! Slick submission there by Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Beast!
Ben Beast retains his middleweight title!
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