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Hilo Fight 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Clow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conqueraw Jahbless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Conqueraw Jahbless was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Clow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conqueraw Jahbless!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Clow. No joy for Jahbless on that attempt.
Jahbless feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jahbless stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jahbless stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jahbless misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clow slips a jab and a cross from Jahbless.
Nice takedown defense from Jahbless. No joy for Clow on that attempt.
Jahbless looks for a takedown but Clow sprawls well.
Jahbless tries to clinch but Clow moves out of range.
Clow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jahbless fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clow to the ground. Jahbless is now in Clow's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahbless wants to get up but he can't break Clow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jahbless with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jahbless wants to stand but Clow is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahbless showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jahbless throws a big right hand that misses.
Jahbless looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Conqueraw Jahbless hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jahbless paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jahbless throws a combination that misses
and Clow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jahbless thinking.
Jahbless tries to close the distance and clinch but Clow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jahbless 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.
Kyle Clow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jahbless to the mat! Jahbless manages to get full guard.
Jahbless manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clow manages to get himself to full guard.
Jahbless controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahbless won't allow Clow to get back to his feet.
Jahbless controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahbless wants to get up but he can't break Clow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jahbless decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clow, up you get!
Jahbless shoots and misses
and Clow counters with a body kick that stops Jahbless in his tracks momentarily.
Kyle Clow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conqueraw Jahbless.
Jahbless gets caught flat footed, as Clow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clow postures up and lands a big shot to Jahbless's brow.
Clow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jahbless is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahbless has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jahbless is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jahbless is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jahbless is adopting a defensive guard.
Clow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jahbless on the ground.
Jahbless keeping full guard, as Clow tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jahbless working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Conqueraw Jahbless.
Clow shoots in for a takedown but Jahbless shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clow dives in and scores a takedown into Jahbless's guard.
Jahbless manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clow manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jahbless stands up from Clow's guard - Jahbless perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jahbless falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clow counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conqueraw Jahbless dominated that round.
That's time! Clow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Clow as he connects with a hook.
Jahbless tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jahbless somewhat.
Clow wants to clinch.
Jahbless shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clow sprawls well. Clow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jahbless gets slowly back to his feet.
Clow misses with a combination
and Jahbless decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clow's guard.
Jahbless gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jahbless tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clow defends well and Jahbless ends up having to push Clow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kyle Clow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conqueraw Jahbless.
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!
Clow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jahbless pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jahbless tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahbless throws a nice looking combination but Clow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jahbless is breathing heavily.
Clow slaps away a takedown attempt from Jahbless, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jahbless's half guard.
Jahbless looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jahbless is trying to get back to full guard.
Jahbless keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jahbless makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jahbless.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless wants to stand up but Clow is controlling him.
Clow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jahbless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clow is looking to work some ground and pound but Jahbless has wrist control.
Clow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jahbless not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clow wants to control from the top but Jahbless keeps moving.
Jahbless 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.
Conqueraw Jahbless has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clow is defending well. Jahbless quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clow has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jahbless celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conqueraw Jahbless!
In defeat, Kyle Clow stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to all my fans.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Skiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Clow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Skiddles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Clow!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skiddles counters by clinching up.
Clow prevents Skiddles from breaking the clinch.
Clow jumps guard.
Clow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skiddles has passed into side control.
Skiddles trying to control the action but Clow is working from the bottom.
Skiddles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clow is not content to let Skiddles control the position.
Skiddles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clow is letting Skiddles control him for a moment.
Skiddles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clow struggling a bit here.
Skiddles wants to control but Clow is keeping him busy.
Skiddles working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Skiddles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clow trying his best to control but Skiddles has mounted him.
Skiddles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clow is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clow wants to hold on but Skiddles pushes him away.
Clow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skiddles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clow is squirming around, avoiding Skiddles's attempts to control the action.
Skiddles sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clow blocking the ground and pound.
Skiddles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skiddles throws a strike there. Clow manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clow wants to get back to full guard.
Skiddles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skiddles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clow is just riding it out for now. Skiddles eventually gives up the hold.
Skiddles is keen to just control but Clow is a slippery customer.
Clow wants to stand back up but Skiddles manages to pass into side control.
Clow struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles wants to control but Clow is keeping him busy.
Skiddles moves into full mount!
Clow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clow blocking the ground and pound.
Skiddles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skiddles tries to control but Clow wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Skiddles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skiddles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skiddles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clow in his tracks.
Skiddles with a nice cross.
Clow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skiddles tries to avoid it but Clow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skiddles to the ground. Skiddles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skiddles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skiddles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clow is rocked!
Skiddles lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Clow falls backwards - clearly groggy! Skiddles dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Skiddles!
Byron Skiddles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Chris Clow spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to all my fans.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marley Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marley Bob!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots in and bounces Kingsley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingsley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bob.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingsley tries to sprawl out of it but Bob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingsley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingsley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Kingsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingsley off to one side.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marley Bob.
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bob off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
Bob showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob gets to his feet - Kingsley follows without any prompting.
Kingsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bob wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bob goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingsley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bob's guard! Nice work there by Kingsley!
Bob wants to get back to his feet but Kingsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bob looking for a guillotine here but Kingsley defends easily.
Bob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingsley stops Bob from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingsley drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Kingsley off! Kingsley jumps back into Bob's guard.
Kingsley stops Bob from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingsley's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marley Bob dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bob looks for a takedown but Kingsley sprawls well.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingsley avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingsley but Kingsley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jason Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marley Bob.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingsley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bob missing with punches from the bottom.
Bob is trying to stand up here but Kingsley is controlling him well.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Bob keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley is keen to just control but Bob is a slippery customer.
Kingsley stops Bob from getting back to his feet.
Kingsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kingsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Kingsley is trying to work for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Kingsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kingsley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Marley Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
Kingsley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob gets full guard.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob is looking for a triangle but Kingsley pushes his legs off easily.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Kingsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob is looking for a triangle but Kingsley pushes his legs off easily.
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Kingsley trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bob holds on and takes a little breather.
Kingsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bob is trying to trip Kingsley. He has hold of a leg but Kingsley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bob persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kingsley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kingsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kingsley wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marley Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bob tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingsley defends well and Bob ends up having to push Kingsley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kingsley trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kingsley wants to get back to his feet.
Bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kingsley pushes Bob off and gets back to his feet.
Kingsley gets caught flat footed, as Bob shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bob throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob has gone for a leg lock! Kingsley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bob's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob looking for a guillotine here but Kingsley defends easily.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
Kingsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bob has his feet on Kingsley's thighs here. He's pushed Kingsley 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! Kingsley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marley Bob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Schmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
153 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Pride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Schmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmeyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmeyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pride really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schmeyer shoots in for a double leg but Pride sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Schmeyer.
A head kick misses from Schmeyer.
Pride just misses with a punch to the body.
Pride looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmeyer clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmeyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmeyer manages to break the clinch.
Schmeyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pride swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmeyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pride throws a head kick but Schmeyer moves out of range.
Schmeyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Pride connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pride moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmeyer forces Pride back against the cage and clinches.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pride bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pride throws an off balance right hand
and Schmeyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schmeyer scores with a head kick.
Schmeyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schmeyer 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.
Schmeyer throws a sloppy head kick and Pride moves out of range easily.
Pride throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmeyer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pride is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Schmeyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pride cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two 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!
Pride tries to land a leg kick but Schmeyer saw it coming and moves away.
Abel Pride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pride stuffs the takedown.
Pride waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmeyer.
Pride throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pride throws a body punch but Schmeyer moves out of range.
Pride misses with a low kick.
Pride thuds a left hand into Schmeyer's body.
Schmeyer throws a lazy right hand but Pride sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmeyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Abel Pride is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmeyer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pride. Schmeyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pride misses with a body shot.
Pride displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pride misses with a jab to the body
letting Schmeyer counter with a right hand.
Pride misses with a hook
and Schmeyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Schmeyer lands with a nice body punch.
Schmeyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pride as he jumps to the side.
Abel Pride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Schmeyer.
Schmeyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmeyer looks to land a body kick but Pride moved away.
Schmeyer scores with a three punch combo!
Schmeyer lands with a cross.
Schmeyer slips a jab from Pride.
Schmeyer moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmeyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pride throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pride's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmeyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pride scrambles back to his feet.
Schmeyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmeyer lands a knee to the head.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmeyer misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Schmeyer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pride swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Schmeyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Schmeyer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schmeyer throws a series of strikes that have Pride backpedaling.
Schmeyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pride tries to avoid it but Schmeyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pride to the ground. Pride escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmeyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmeyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmeyer pushes Pride up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmeyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pride looks to land a left hand but Schmeyer moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Schmeyer. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Schmeyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schmeyer misses with a two punch combination.
Pride misses with a right hand
and Schmeyer counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmeyer. That's going to slow Pride down.
Schmeyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pride misses with a double jab
and Schmeyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pride throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmeyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pride misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schmeyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmeyer cracks Pride with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schmeyer with a hook.
Pride misses with a double jab.
Pride takes a swing at Schmeyer's ribcage but misses.
Schmeyer misses with the combination.
Pride misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pride.
Schmeyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pride.
Schmeyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pride on the side of the head.
Pride misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmeyer with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pride throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pride dodges the punch combination from Schmeyer.
Schmeyer throws a combination. Pride tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pride on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pride misses with a body shot.
Pride misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pride throws a right and a left that Schmeyer avoids nicely.
Pride lands a nice hook to Schmeyer's body. Schmeyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmeyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pride has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schmeyer.
Schmeyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schmeyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmeyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmeyer works Pride's body with a nice hook.
Schmeyer instigates a clinch.
Schmeyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmeyer breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pride pinned against the cage. Pride gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schmeyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmeyer throws a right hand that Pride ducks under and follows up with a left that Pride also avoids with ease.
Pride takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pride needs to keep his hands up - Schmeyer had a free shot at his head there.
Schmeyer misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pride throws a right and a left that Schmeyer avoids nicely.
Schmeyer moves into the clinch.
Schmeyer digs a right hand into Pride's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pride's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Schmeyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pride blocks a head kick by Schmeyer.
A shot to the liver by Pride. Beautiful body shot.
Schmeyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schmeyer gets a clinch.
Pride misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pride tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmeyer's elbow.
Good body shot from Schmeyer.
Nice body punch from Schmeyer.
Pride misses with a body punch.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmeyer misses with a wild body shot.
Schmeyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmeyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pride manages to avoid it.
Pride throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmeyer counters with a nice body shot.
Pride misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Schmeyer does no damage.
Pride with a jab.
Schmeyer blocks the body kick.
Schmeyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pride was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmeyer.
Schmeyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pride finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmeyer's head.
Schmeyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schmeyer closes the distance and pushes Pride back into the cage.
Pride swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Pride blocks the low kick.
Pride moves out of range as Schmeyer throws a body kick.
Pride throws the left hand but Schmeyer avoids the punch easily.
Schmeyer lands a jab to the nose.
Schmeyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmeyer, right into the meat.
Pride throws a low kick, looking for Schmeyer's leg but Schmeyer calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pride throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmeyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmeyer misses with a wild combination.
Schmeyer lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer shoots in for a double leg but Pride sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schmeyer misses with a double jab.
Schmeyer misses with a few strikes there.
Pride looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pride cracks Schmeyer with a good jab.
Pride throws a lazy right hand but Schmeyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pride throws a series of punches but Schmeyer avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Pride.
Schmeyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pride takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pride throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schmeyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pride tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmeyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pride.
A nice combination there by Schmeyer.
Pride on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Schmeyer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pride tries to land a front kick but Schmeyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmeyer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schmeyer lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmeyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeyer stands up and waves to Pride to follow him.
Dylan Schmeyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmeyer lands with a straight right. Pride didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Schmeyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmeyer 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Schmeyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roland Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roland Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn with a poor takedown
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Nolan working away.
Nolan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nolan landing a few strikes.
Penn is letting Nolan control him for a moment.
Nolan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan is chipping away with strikes.
Nolan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Nolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is staying active underneath Nolan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Nolan there.
Nolan throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Nolan is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nolan there.
Nolan trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nolan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Nolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nolan rolls with it to try and escape but Penn cranks on the arm and Nolan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reagen Penn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Reagen Penn thanked xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keys OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Myles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Darren Myles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keys OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for OMalley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Myles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Myles looking to pass the guard.
OMalley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myles manages to get himself to full guard.
OMalley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Darren Myles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
OMalley is looking to clinch.
OMalley throws a hook to the side of Myles's head but Myles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myles tries to bum rush OMalley with a series of wild strikes but OMalley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Darren Myles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
OMalley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myles moves away.
OMalley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myles.
OMalley throws a lazy right hand but Myles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OMalley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OMalley throws a right and a left that Myles avoids nicely.
Myles checks a low kick from OMalley.
Myles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OMalley sprawls well. OMalley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myles gets slowly back to his feet.
Myles misses with a double jab
and OMalley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OMalley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but OMalley defends well and Myles ends up having to push OMalley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OMalley stalling in the clinch but Myles improves position.
OMalley breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley defending well as Myles loads up on a big left hand.
Darren Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OMalley doesn't manage to clinch there - Myles circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Myles.
It looks like Keys OMalley has been cut.
OMalley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OMalley!
Myles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OMalley.
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
OMalley misses the shot to the body.
OMalley scores with a jab. Myles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OMalley swinging wildly here.
OMalley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
OMalley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OMalley.
OMalley catches Myles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OMalley walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Myles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keys OMalley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myles misses with a double jab
and OMalley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Myles shoots for a takedown but OMalley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myles throws a right hand that OMalley ducks under and follows up with a left that OMalley also avoids with ease.
Darren Myles is winning the standup battle so far.
OMalley is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
Oooooh!!! Myles has knocked OMalley down with a huge combo! Myles steps away and waves a wobbly OMalley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
OMalley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles OMalley limp body while Myles jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Myles!
After the fight, Darren Myles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elbe has chosen Iron Man - Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weiss wants to clinch up but Elbe keeps it at a distance.
Elbe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weiss defends well and Elbe ends up having to push Weiss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elbe is trying to drag Weiss to the mat but Weiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steven Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Elbe.
A knee to the head by Weiss.
Weiss tries to land a knee to the head but Elbe blocks with his arms.
Elbe tries to pull guard but Weiss won't allow it.
Elbe avoiding damage as Weiss throws knees to the body.
Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weiss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elbe is trying to pull guard but Weiss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elbe blocks it with crossed arms.
Elbe has picked Weiss up - he's going for a ride! Elbe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Weiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Elbe.
Elbe is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weiss is just riding it out for now. Elbe eventually gives up the hold.
Elbe wants to work for an arm triangle but Weiss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elbe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elbe prevents Weiss from improving his position.
Elbe is trying to work for a kimura but Weiss is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elbe is working for a submission of some sort.
Weiss has one foot on Elbe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Elbe blocks a head kick by Weiss.
Weiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elbe is defended easily by Weiss.
Elbe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elbe 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! Weiss is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gray Elbe!
During a confident post fight interview, Gray Elbe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirko Ledoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirko Ledoy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirko Ledoy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okami is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ledoy's half guard.
Okami is looking to advance position but Ledoy won't allow it.
Ledoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okami wants to pass the guard but Ledoy is keeping the position.
Okami is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ledoy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ledoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirko Ledoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledoy misses with a hook. Okami ducked under it nicely.
Okami avoids the head kick by Ledoy.
Ledoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okami counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ledoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okami passes to full mount!
Okami can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ledoy is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ledoy wants to control but Okami is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kirko Ledoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ledoy.
Okami showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ledoy.
Okami tries to clinch but Ledoy is having none of it.
Ledoy throws an off balance right hand
and Okami counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ledoy!
Okami is looking to take a break and control but Ledoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ledoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okami cracks Ledoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ledoy throws a right and a left that Okami avoids nicely.
Ledoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okami on the side of the head.
Ledoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okami's head.
Ledoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ledoy. Those never looked like landing.
Okami gets a double leg takedown into Ledoy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoy working a defensive guard here.
Okami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okami advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okami has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Okami moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ledoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ledoy misses with an uppercut. Okami saw that one coming.
Okami gets a double leg takedown into Ledoy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Missa Okami dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ledoy tries to clinch but Okami is having none of it.
Ledoy connects with a high kick.
It looks like Missa Okami has been cut.
Ledoy scores with a punch to the head.
Okami slips a jab and a cross from Ledoy.
Okami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okami lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ledoy tries to clinch up.
Ledoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Okami does no damage.
Missa Okami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ledoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Okami is just out of range.
Okami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ledoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ledoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ledoy is breathing heavily.
Okami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ledoy 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.
Okami slips nicely into half guard.
Ledoy won't allow Okami to pass to mount.
Okami is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ledoy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ledoy is just riding it out for now. Okami eventually gives up the hold.
Okami works his way into side control.
Okami stands up.
Ledoy lands a nice shot that snaps Okami's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami dives in for a single leg takedown but Ledoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okami jumps guard but Ledoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Missa Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami pulls guard successfully.
Ledoy wants to control from the top but Okami keeps moving.
Okami is controlling Ledoy's posture.
Okami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ledoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ledoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoy looking to pass the guard.
Ledoy preventing the sweep.
Missa Okami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okami looking to control.
Ledoy wants to control from the top but Okami keeps moving.
Okami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ledoy wants to get up but he can't break Okami's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ledoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Okami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kirko Ledoy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Okami misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Missa Okami dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Missa Okami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ledoy looks to land a combination but Okami avoids it well.
Okami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Okami takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Ledoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ledoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ledoy throws a hook but Okami avoids it easily.
Ledoy throws a body punch but Okami moves out of range.
Ledoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okami manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Okami or perhaps it was just good defense by Ledoy which made him look bad.
Ledoy throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okami.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Missa Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoy misses with a looping right.
Kirko Ledoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ledoy throws a good cross that connects.
Okami feints and as Ledoy raises his hands in defense, Okami changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ledoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okami defends well.
Ledoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okami passes Ledoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ledoy is looking to control Okami's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ledoy avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami is trying to work for a kimura but Ledoy is defending well.
Okami stands up and beckons Ledoy to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ledoy throws the left hand but Okami avoids the punch easily.
Okami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ledoy defends well and Okami ends up having to push Ledoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ledoy to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ledoy walks away with a smile on his face. Okami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ledoy misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okami.
Okami slips a jab and a cross from Ledoy.
Ledoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ledoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okami counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okami slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okami stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoy misses with an uppercut. Okami saw that one coming.
Missa Okami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okami shoots for a takedown but Ledoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ledoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ledoy gets caught flat footed, as Okami shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okami passes Ledoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okami controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Missa Okami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okami, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Missa Okami!
Missa Okami thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dry Humping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bentley Downer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dry Humping!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humping goes for a double leg but Downer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Downer continues to drive forward.
Humping fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Humping's defenses.
Downer gets underhooks to prevent Humping's takedown attempt.
Bentley Downer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dry Humping.
Humping fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Humping.
Humping tries to pull guard but Downer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Humping is trying to pull guard but Downer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Humping tries for a takedown but Downer manages to get underhooks.
Downer scores with a knee to the head.
Downer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dry Humping has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Downer.
Downer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Humping has Downer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Downer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Downer is pressed up against the cage. Humping has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Downer down to the mat. Downer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Downer's head coaches at Camelot's Court that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humping misses with a takedown
and Downer counters by moving into the clinch.
Downer prevents the takedown attempt.
Humping takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Humping.
Downer lands an elbow that stopped Humping in his tracks for a moment.
Downer lands a nice elbow.
Humping wants a takedown.
Downer lands a damaging elbow.
Humping takes a knee right on the jaw!
Humping takes a knee right on the jaw!
Humping is rocked!
Humping wants a takedown but no success here.
Humping is still on wobbly legs! Can Downer finish him?
Downer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Downer with a knee to the head.
Humping is trying to pull guard but Downer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Humping tries to pull guard but Downer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Downer working the clinch nicely. Humping is working for position but Downer cracks him with a big knee to the head! Humping crumples up against the cage and Downer lands two more shots before the ref can save Humping! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bentley Downer!
Bentley Downer took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ector you punk ass bitch...you want a rematch? you got it mother fucker!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn comes to the cage accompanied by All Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zinn tries to keep at a distance but Adama has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zinn.
Adama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zinn's defenses.
Adama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinn.
Adama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adama lands an elbow just above Zinn 's eye.
Adama pushes Zinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adama missing with knees to the body.
Zinn tries a body shot but Adama blocks it.
Adama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zinn tries to break the clinch but Adama is controlling the position.
Zinn is looking to break free of the clinch but Adama has double underhooks.
Zinn tries to break free but Adama pushes him back against the cage.
Zinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Adama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zinn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adama.
A head kick misses from Adama.
Zinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinn blocks the body kick.
Zinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Adama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adama.
Adama tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinn avoids the damage to the body.
Zinn tries to break the clinch but Adama is controlling the position.
Zinn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adama or not.
Zinn can't find room to land a body shot as Adama controls the action.
Adama trying to land knees to the body.
Zinn is working Adama over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adama tries to land a knee to the head but Zinn blocks with his arms.
Zinn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adama prevents Zinn from breaking the clinch.
Zinn wants to break free but Adama has control.
Zinn is trying to force a seperation but Adama has the dominant position.
Adama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zinn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adama connects with a knee to the head.
Zinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zinn trying to stall but Adama improves his position.
Zinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adama missing with knees to the body.
Zinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zinn is trying to push Adama away but Adama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama lands with a light punch inside.
Adama misses with an elbow over the top.
Adama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zinn tries to break the clinch but Adama is controlling the position.
Zinn taking a breather.
Zinn misses with a body punch.
Zinn is trying to break free.
Adama lands an elbow that stopped Zinn in his tracks for a moment.
Zinn is trying to push Adama away but Adama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adama.
Adama drops Zinn with a big knee straight up the middle! Zinn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Zinn is rocked!
It looks like Martin Zinn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adama throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Zinn crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). William Adama!
A relieved looking William Adama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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