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Hilo Fight 80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amr Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Infante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pendragon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Game of Thrones. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pedro Infante was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amr Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Infante!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Infante with that takedown attempt.
Infante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pendragon pinned against the cage. Pendragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amr Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pendragon pulls Infante in close to prevent any damage.
Infante trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infante is fighting to break Pendragon's control of his arms but Pendragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amr Pendragon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Infante fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pendragon sprawls well initially but Infante persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pendragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Infante wants to take a breather but Pendragon is having none of it.
Pendragon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pendragon gets full guard.
Pendragon is controlling Infante's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Infante's head but Infante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Infante fails with the takedown.
Amr Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Infante.
Infante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Infante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pendragon to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Infante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pendragon trying to control the position here.
Infante stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pendragon is keeping the position for now.
Infante is still trying to improve position.
Pendragon 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendragon throws a push kick but Infante slaps the foot to one side.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Infante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Infante shoots in but Pendragon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
A low kick from Pendragon is predictable there
and Infante holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pendragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Pendragon.
Pendragon looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Infante - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pendragon trying to stall but Infante improves his position.
Infante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Infante misses with a head kick.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses
and Infante counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Infante successfully pulls guard.
Pendragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Infante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendragon is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Infante 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.
Infante staying out of range there.
Infante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Pendragon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Infante throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Infante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infante.
Pendragon swings for the body but Infante moves out of range.
Infante throws a nice head kick!
Pendragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Pendragon. No joy for Infante on that attempt.
Pendragon throws a leg kick
and Infante counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
and Infante holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pendragon trying to stall but Infante improves his position.
Infante drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infante is trying to hold Pendragon in close to prevent damage but Pendragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Pendragon passes to full mount!
Pendragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Infante is looking to improve his position but Pendragon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Infante tries to hold on but Pendragon pushes him away.
Amr Pendragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infante is looking to improve his position but Pendragon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Infante shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense.
Amr Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Infante.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Infante counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pendragon!
Infante with the ground and pound but Pendragon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Infante is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Pendragon manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infante is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Infante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Infante counters with a big head kick but Pendragon shrugs it off.
Infante pushes Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Infante ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Infante no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Infante is trying to hold Pendragon in close to prevent damage but Pendragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Pendragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amr Pendragon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pendragon tries a low kick but Infante avoids it.
Infante scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pendragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pendragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon wants to sweep here but Infante controlling him for the moment.
Pendragon pulls Infante in to control the position.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Infante from controlling successfully.
Pendragon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Infante wants to hold on but Pendragon pushes him away.
Infante is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pendragon controlling the pace for now.
Amr Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Infante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Infante tries to hold on but Pendragon postures up.
Infante avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pendragon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Infante is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pedro Infante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pendragon throws some wild stikes that Infante manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amr Pendragon.
I think Infante 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pedro Infante!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koa Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Heretic Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kalua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a body punch but Kalua moves out of range.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalua.
Kalua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Kalua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris cracks Kalua with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by Kalua.
Harris throws a head kick but Kalua moves out of range.
Kalua looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Kalua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalua throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalua was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Kalua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kalua to the canvas! Kalua doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Harris keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, James Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking for a sweep. Not yet SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is controlling SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's posture.
Smith keeping full guard, as SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Smith.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn being controlled here momentarily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to keep SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pushing down on SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's leg trying to pass to half guard. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has escaped the position, nice work there.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith trying to control the action but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is working from the bottom.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn defends the submission attempt.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith prevents SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is looking for a kimura but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith works his way into full mount!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn gets back to half guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is stalling here. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Smith 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.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn against the cage but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn gets slowly back to his feet.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps moving.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Smith!
James Smith retains his lightweight title!
James Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wait comes to the cage accompanied by #1. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clay Moore was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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201 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Wait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Moore!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wait misses with a right hand
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wait.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Wait fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wait scores with a nice right hand.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wait.
Wait thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore with a nice cross.
Wait jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wait throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore thows a body shot but no joy.
Wait misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Wait misses with a looping left.
Wait thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Wait throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wait fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wait throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a series of strikes. Wait will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wait.
Wait dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Wait loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Wait really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moore scores with a three punch combo!
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wait throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wait on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wait throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Wait seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Wait throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wait with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice combination there by Moore.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wait doesn't seem phased though.
Wait is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick misses from Wait.
Wait scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wait misses with a looping right.
Wait has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Wait's head.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wait.
Wait connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wait.
Wait takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wait. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wait wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Wait takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wait throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Wait takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore moves out of range as Wait strikes.
Wait rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Wait.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wait lands a body shot.
Moore staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wait throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wait throws a right hand that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wait misses with an uppercut
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Wait swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore works Wait's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Moore.
Wait throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore punishes Wait's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wait.
Wait misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wait doesn't seem phased though.
Wait misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Moore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Wait takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
A big right from Wait misses.
Jab by Wait.
Wait fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Wait throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Wait scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Moore as he connects with a hook.
Moore staying out of range there.
Wait throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wait throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wait throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore cracks Wait with an open hand slap.
Moore thuds a left hand into Wait's body.
Jab, jab by Moore - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Wait takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wait missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wait has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Wait's head.
Moore lands a nice hook to Wait's body. Wait takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wait swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore avoids the body shot from Wait.
Moore feints a jab promting Wait to slip. Moore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wait slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Wait.
Wait throws a right hand that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Wait lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wait pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wait looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wait on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wait stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wait throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wait keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Wait is just out of range.
Wait tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Wait swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves out of range as Wait strikes.
Wait with a hook.
Wait throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wait.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Wait misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Wait throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wait at a distance.
Wait misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Moore lands a jab-cross combination.
Moore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moore.
A jab from Wait misses.
Moore lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wait loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Wait gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wait throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Wait throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wait.
Wait throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wait misses with a body punch
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wait is rocked!
Wait takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Wait is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wait seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore jabs Wait to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore checks a low kick from Wait.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Moore 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! This is the final round!
Wait loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wait fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Wait misses the jab.
Moore lands with a nice body punch.
Wait throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wait takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wait lands a body shot.
Wait ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wait takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wait takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Wait's belly button to the back.
Wait throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wait keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wait misses with a wild body shot.
Wait throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Wait looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wait is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Wait takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moore throws a leg kick but Wait sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wait misses the jab.
Moore connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wait misses.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wait. Wait circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wait thows a body shot but no joy.
Wait swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Wait looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moore stalks Wait and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wait's face. Wait staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wait takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wait manages to avoid it.
Wait throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wait doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wait pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Wait settles back down.
Wait throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Wait takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wait misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Wait misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Wait misses with a head kick.
Danny Wait has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Moore misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wait looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore clobbers Wait with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wait looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Wait throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore misses with a double jab.
Wait takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Clay Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wait takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Moore!
Clay Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Danny Wait spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, he is a tough fighter and he knows what he is doing. I also know what I am doing and obviously its something wrong.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Silva Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Silva Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva Jr thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Silva Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Silva Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Silva Jr finds it's target.
Silva Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva Jr forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Silva Jr landing knees to the head.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Silva Jr. Silva Jr maintains the clinch.
Silva Jr is stalling here.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva Jr avoiding damage.
Silva Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Silva Jr stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva Jr just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Silva Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Silva Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Silva Jr.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smith! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silva Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Smith drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva Jr!
Anderson Silva Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
14 - 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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Fair!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fair throws a sloppy head kick and Bitag moves out of range easily.
Bitag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitag closes the distance and clinches.
Bitag tries to pull guard but Fair won't allow it.
Bitag ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bitag no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bitag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fair won't allow Bitag to sweep him here.
Bitag thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fair wanted to stand there but Bitag had control of the position.
Bitag is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fair has his hands clasped together but Bitag extends and breaks Fair's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bitag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Bitag!
Ben Bitag took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Moretti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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289 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti catches Lee napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lee to the canvas!
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
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!
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is trying to hold Moretti in close to prevent damage but Moretti has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Moretti's head to control him but Moretti postures up.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Moretti wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lee is pressing down on Moretti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moretti wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Moretti is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Moretti keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Moretti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Moretti defends easily.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moretti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny Moretti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moretti throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Moretti's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee passes Moretti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freddy Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee thows a huge punch but Moretti dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moretti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee prevents Moretti from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is trying to stand.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is working for a kimura but Moretti is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moretti is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Moretti wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Moretti to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Lee is working Moretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moretti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moretti has escaped and now he's on top!
Moretti won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moretti manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moretti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moretti has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Moretti's guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Moretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Moretti!
Moretti is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moretti defends it easily.
Lee looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Moretti to get to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is pressing down on Moretti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moretti tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moretti!
Lee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moretti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moretti!
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Moretti pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Moretti pushes his legs off easily.
Moretti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee has his feet on Moretti's thighs here. He's pushed Moretti off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Moretti screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Lee!
Freddy Lee is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartlet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Webster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bartlet avoids the body shot from Webster.
Webster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Webster blocks a head kick by Bartlet.
A jab from Webster does it's job there.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Webster is having none of it.
Bartlet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Webster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartlet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartlet is looking to score with low kicks.
Bartlet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bartlet moves away from the strike by Webster.
Bartlet doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartlet throws a front kick aimed at Webster's knee but Webster avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.
Bartlet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Webster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Webster is trying to force a seperation but Bartlet has the dominant position.
Bartlet wants to take the fight to the mat but Webster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Webster is pressed up against the cage. Bartlet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webster down to the mat. Webster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartlet.
Webster just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Webster with a hook.
Webster checks a leg kick.
Webster connects with a body shot.
Webster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartlet at a distance.
Bartlet tries to score with a low kick but Webster moves his leg out of the way.
Webster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlet is looking to score with low kicks.
Bartlet throws a leg kick
and Webster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartlet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Webster cracks Bartlet with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Webster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Webster checks a low kick from Bartlet.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartlet.
Bartlet forces Webster back against the cage and clinches.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Webster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Webster.
Webster is trying to break the clinch but Bartlet is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Webster scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartlet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Webster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
Webster throws a series of strikes that have Bartlet backpedaling.
Webster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bartlet momentarily.
Bartlet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Webster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartlet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Webster. That did some damage!
Webster misses the shot to the body.
Bartlet moves to clinch but Webster breaks away
and Webster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Webster lands with a hook. Bartlet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet cracks the inside of Webster's front leg.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartlet has closed the distance and engaged Webster in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bartlet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Webster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bartlet misses with an elbow strike.
Bartlet lands an elbow that stopped Webster in his tracks for a moment.
Webster misses with a body punch.
Webster is trying to maintain a safe position but Bartlet gets an underhook and turns Webster into the cage.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Webster can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartlet misses with a head kick.
Bartlet darts in trying to clinch
and Webster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bartlet misses with a body kick.
Webster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Webster misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Webster checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Webster.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webster just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Webster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Webster is having none of it.
Bartlet is looking to chop away at Webster's legs.
Bartlet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Webster checks a leg kick.
Bartlet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bartlet throws a solid leg kick but Webster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartlet.
Bartlet is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster blocks the body kick.
Webster scores with a body shot.
Bartlet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Webster misses with a hook. Bartlet ducked under it nicely.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
and Webster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking.
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartlet throws out a leg kick but Webster moves out of range and Bartlet only half commits.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Webster scores with a hook to the body. Bartlet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartlet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Webster moved away.
Webster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Webster scores with a hook to the body. Bartlet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Webster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Webster is looking to wear down Bartlet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Webster catches Bartlet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartlet tried to score with a low kick but Webster checks it.
Webster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bartlet eats them both and turns towards Webster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Webster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartlet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet throws out a leg kick but Webster moves out of range and Bartlet only half commits.
Jab from Webster.
Webster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Webster checks the leg kick.
Bartlet tries to work over Webster's front leg with a kick but Webster checks it.
Bartlet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartlet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Webster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartlet lands an elbow inside.
Webster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartlet has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartlet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bartlet.
Webster blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Webster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bartlet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Webster takes an elbow to the temple.
Webster manages to break the clinch.
Webster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartlet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartlet walks into a jab.
Webster checks a leg kick.
Bartlet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bartlet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Webster.
Bartlet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Webster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet throws a body kick that misses.
Webster checks a low kick from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws out a leg kick but Webster moves out of range and Bartlet only half commits.
Bartlet throws a low kick but Webster avoids it.
Webster sizes up Bartlet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webster lands with a cross.
Webster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bartlet thumps Webster with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Webster blocks the low kick.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Webster keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartlet is just out of range.
Bartlet doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Bartlet tries to work over Webster's front leg with a kick but Webster checks it.
Bartlet has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bartlet wants to slow Webster down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Webster. Beautiful body shot.
Bartlet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Bartlet tries to clinch up.
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Webster blocks a leg kick.
Bartlet tries to land a front kick but Webster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bartlet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Webster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Webster.
Webster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bartlet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Webster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
Webster checks a low kick from Bartlet.
Webster connects with the punch.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Bartlet misses with a body kick.
Bartlet throws a leg kick that misses.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Bartlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartlet is just out of range.
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bartlet throws a push kick but Webster slaps the foot to one side.
Webster cracks Bartlet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Webster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Webster lands a nice shot that snaps Bartlet's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands a head shot.
A combination from Webster does no damage.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Webster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bartlet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartlet throws a low kick but Webster avoids it.
Webster checks a leg kick.
Bartlet misses with a low kick as Webster jumps back.
Webster checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.
Webster connects with a right hand. Bartlet shakes it off.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Bartlet misses
and Webster counters with a left to the body.
Webster throws a front kick aimed at Bartlet's knee but Bartlet avoids it well.
Webster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Webster counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a solid leg kick but Webster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartlet.
Bartlet motions for Webster to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bartlet - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to clinch up.
Webster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Webster blocks a low kick nicely.
Webster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Webster lands with a straight right. Bartlet didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartlet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Webster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Webster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bartlet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Webster checks the leg kick.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Webster misses the shot to the body.
Bartlet motions for Webster to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webster lands a lovely overhand right.
Bartlet tries a low kick but Webster avoids it.
Bartlet looks to land a body kick but Webster moved away.
Webster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartlet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster lands with a nice combination. Bartlet backs away looking to recover.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick.
Webster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartlet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Webster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartlet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Josiah Bartlet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bartlet thows a leg kick but Webster checks it
and Webster counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Bartlet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bartlet 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Bartlet!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes comes to the cage accompanied by Awolnation - Sail. Romeo Hernanes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lance Stevens's chin.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernanes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Hernanes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Hernanes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Hernanes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernanes moves away.
Hernanes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Stevens scores with a jab to the head.
Hernanes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Hernanes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Hernanes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Stevens.
Stevens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lance Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens tests Hernanes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Hernanes does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but Hernanes slips the punch.
Hernanes instigates a clinch.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.
Stevens tries to circle away but Hernanes has him pinned against the cage.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes landing knees to the body.
Hernanes with a knee to the head.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevens avoids it.
Stevens tries to break free but Hernanes pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.
Stevens managing to block the knees to the body from Hernanes.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Hernanes is controlling him.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernanes defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernanes on the side of the head.
Hernanes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Hernanes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernanes manages to avoid it.
Stevens lands a head shot.
Hernanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernanes tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens thuds a left hand into Hernanes's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernanes moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernanes tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernanes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernanes slips a straight right by Stevens.
Stevens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernanes under the eye.
Stevens cracks Hernanes with a good jab.
Hernanes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Stevens blocks the low kick.
Stevens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernanes is looking to clinch.
Hernanes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernanes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens connects with a body shot that sends Hernanes's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernanes's head backwards.
Hernanes ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Hernanes moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Stevens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernanes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernanes lands with a nice combination. Stevens backs away looking to recover.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernanes works over Stevens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevens is rocked!
Lance Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernanes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernanes finish him?
Hernanes and Stevens are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hernanes throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Stevens into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hernanes 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 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romeo Hernanes!
Romeo Hernanes retains his bantamweight title!
Romeo Hernanes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Kealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka comes to the cage accompanied by my dick. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kealoha's choice of entrance music: Hula Hula. This should be a great matchup!
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wily Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kealoha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Kealoha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Kealoha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Kealoha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitakaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Kealoha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kealoha moves out of range easily.
Kealoha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitakaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitakaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kealoha will feel that in the morning.
Kealoha darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns Kealoha into the cage.
Come on Pitakaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kealoha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pitakaka keeps Kealoha at a distance using the push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kealoha looks winded!
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Kealoha's coach down at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground 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.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kealoha takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Kealoha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kealoha is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kealoha is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitakaka finish him?
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Kealoha seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka lands with a nice body kick.
Look low, kick high! Pitakaka uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kealoha tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pitakaka is absolutely delighted - when Kealoha wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka retains his light heavyweight title!
Elijah Pitakaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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