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Hilo Fight 108 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Weiss has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Shamrock's chin.
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock lands a brutal head kick. Weiss looks out on his feet and Shamrock throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Johnny Shamrock!
Johnny Shamrock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Cojones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Schellmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cojones comes into the arena with Pearl Jam - Do The Evolution blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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242 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Cojones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Schellmann!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schellmann misses with a straight left.
Cojones feints and as Schellmann raises his hands in defense, Cojones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cojones looking to pass the guard.
Cojones trying to control the position from guard on top but Schellmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cojones is really struggling to control Schellmann but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pablo Cojones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cojones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schellmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cojones pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schellmann is looking to improve his position.
Cojones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schellmann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schellmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cojones looking to pass the guard.
Cojones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cojones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schellmann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cojones passes into half guard.
Cojones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schellmann still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schellmann has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schellmann controls the position.
Cojones struggling a bit here.
Cojones regains half guard.
Cojones wants to get back to full guard.
Cojones is working hard here to advance position.
Schellmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schellmann wants to control but Cojones is keeping him busy.
Cojones is looking to control Schellmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cojones avoid being mounted?
Schellmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Cojones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cojones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cojones.
Schellmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cojones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schellmann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schellmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Cojones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schellmann misses the shot to the body.
Cojones gets caught napping as Schellmann dives in and scores a takedown. Cojones manages to retain guard.
Schellmann throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cojones is on top in guard.
Cojones connects with a couple of short punches.
Cojones trying to control the position from guard on top but Schellmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cojones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schellmann dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schellmann stops Cojones from standing up.
Cojones trying to keep a closed guard but Schellmann is proving a slippery customer.
Schellmann wants to pass the guard but Cojones is keeping the position.
Pablo Cojones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cojones is trying to control the position but Schellmann postures up.
Cojones wants to sweep but no luck.
Schellmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cojones looking for a sweep. Not yet Cojones, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pablo Cojones.
Schellmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cojones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pablo Cojones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schellmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schellmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Cojones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schellmann is trying to pull guard but Cojones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablo Cojones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Schellmann.
Cojones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cojones wants the takedown. Schellmann is fighting it off but Cojones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schellmann's guard against the cage.
Schellmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cojones.
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!
Cojones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schellmann's guard.
Cojones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schellmann keeps working.
Schellmann looking for submissions off his back.
Schellmann is looking to control Cojones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schellmann avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cojones is just content to waste time from the top position. Schellmann takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schellmann keeping moving, preventing Cojones from controlling successfully.
Schellmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cojones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cojones looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Cojones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schellmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cojones was covering up waiting for the punch and Schellmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cojones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cojones keeping moving, preventing Schellmann from controlling successfully.
Schellmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cojones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cojones prevents Schellmann from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojones controlling his opponent.
Schellmann tries to hold on but Cojones postures up.
Stefan Schellmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schellmann's face.
Schellmann wants to hold on but Cojones pushes him away.
Cojones looking to finish Schellmann with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schellmann!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojones working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Cojones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cojones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cojones with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cojones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schellmann is trying desperately to improve position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cojones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schellmann is looking to escape.
Pablo Cojones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cojones looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Pablo Cojones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cojones, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Cojones!
Pablo Cojones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Infante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conqueraw Jahbless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Infante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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Great low kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Infante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conqueraw Jahbless!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahbless fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jahbless gets caught napping as Infante dives in and scores a takedown. Jahbless manages to retain guard.
Infante is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Infante wants to control from the top but Jahbless keeps moving.
Jahbless wants to sweep here but Infante controlling him for the moment.
Infante with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jahbless throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infante tries to free his leg and advance position but Jahbless is retaining full guard.
Jahbless keeping moving, preventing Infante from controlling successfully.
Jahbless is looking to stand up but Infante isn't so interested in that idea.
Infante is posturing up here but Jahbless has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Infante tries to roll out but it's too tight and Infante has to tap! Slick submission there by Jahbless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conqueraw Jahbless!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keys OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keys OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. OMalley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OMalley drops Kingsley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kingsley looks back up at him and smiles so OMalley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kingsley is rocked!
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!
OMalley closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kingsley out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keys OMalley!
A very excited looking Keys OMalley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Testa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Testa comes to the cage accompanied by The System Gotcha. James Van Der Sluijs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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182 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Testa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testa throws out a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range and Testa only half commits.
Van Der Sluijs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Testa misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Testa cracks Van Der Sluijs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Testa slips a jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Testa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs is out of range and Testa settles back down.
Van Der Sluijs throws a lazy right hand but Testa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Sluijs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Testa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Testa thumps Van Der Sluijs with a low kick.
Testa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sluijs.
Testa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Testa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Testa.
Testa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Der Sluijs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testa ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Testa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testa tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice jab there from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Der Sluijs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to land body kicks.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook
and Testa counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Testa misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Van Der Sluijs misses
and Testa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Der Sluijs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a right hand
and Testa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Sluijs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Testa.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Testa.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a nice body kick.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Testa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Sluijs lands a big head kick that sends Testa tumbling to the mat! Van Der Sluijs takes a step backwards and waves Testa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Testa is rocked!
It looks like Nick Testa has been cut.
Testa avoids the body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a head kick.
James Van Der Sluijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a looping left.
Testa thuds a left hand into Van Der Sluijs's body.
Testa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Testa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Testa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Der Sluijs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to regain half guard here but Testa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Testa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Sluijs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Testa is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Sluijs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Testa throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Der Sluijs's head but Van Der Sluijs avoids it well.
Testa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Der Sluijs's legs.
Testa throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Der Sluijs's head but Van Der Sluijs avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Sluijs is pushing Testa's head away, looking to escape. Testa manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Testa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Der Sluijs works Testa's body with a nice hook.
James Van Der Sluijs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Testa.
Van Der Sluijs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Testa to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Testa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a nice body kick.
Van Der Sluijs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs leaves Testa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab when Testa was well out of range.
Testa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Testa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Testa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Sluijs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Sluijs circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sluijs thumps Testa with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Van Der Sluijs.
Testa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Sluijs's shoulder, as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid the shot.
Testa misses with a body kick.
Testa slips under a jab.
Testa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Testa.
Testa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Testa.
Testa shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Testa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Testa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Testa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Der Sluijs is able to avoid easily.
Testa tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Sluijs keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Van Der Sluijs.
Testa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Van Der Sluijs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick from Testa.
Testa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Sluijs throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Sluijs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook to the side of Testa's head but Testa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick but Testa moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick that misses
and Testa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Der Sluijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Testa.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Sluijs throws a sloppy head kick and Testa moves out of range easily.
Van Der Sluijs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick by Van Der Sluijs misses
and Testa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Testa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Van Der Sluijs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Testa forces Van Der Sluijs back against the cage and clinches.
Testa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs is defending well.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Der Sluijs wants to break free but Testa has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testa jumps guard and drags Van Der Sluijs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Testa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sluijs is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Sluijs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Testa looking for subs off his back but Van Der Sluijs has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testa wants to improve his position but Van Der Sluijs is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Van Der Sluijs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Testa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Van Der Sluijs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Der Sluijs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs lands a head shot.
Van Der Sluijs just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Testa. Van Der Sluijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Sluijs connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Testa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Testa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Sluijs throws a lazy uppercut
and Testa counters by clinching up.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Der Sluijs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Testa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Van Der Sluijs to the mat. Van Der Sluijs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Der Sluijs is proving hard to escape from.
Van Der Sluijs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Testa tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sluijs is retaining full guard.
Testa trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Testa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab when Testa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Testa.
James Van Der Sluijs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Testa.
Testa closes the distance but Van Der Sluijs moves to the side
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good, hard body kick but Testa shrugs it off.
Testa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Testa pushes Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Testa breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a looping right.
Testa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Sluijs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Der Sluijs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Testa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a left hand but Testa moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Sluijs misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a single shot there.
Van Der Sluijs 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.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Testa closes the distance and pushes Van Der Sluijs back into the cage.
Van Der Sluijs misses with some punches.
Testa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Der Sluijs's face.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding damage as Testa throws knees to the body.
Testa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Testa misses with a knee strike.
Testa tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Der Sluijs avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Der Sluijs walks away with a smile on his face. Testa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a left hand
and Testa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Testa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Testa
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Testa with an open hand slap.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Der Sluijs, as that shot connected.
Nick Testa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Testa misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Testa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Der Sluijs finds it's way round the side to connect with Testa's head.
Testa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Van Der Sluijs.
I've got Van Der Sluijs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Van Der Sluijs!
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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 Kato Kiyomasa (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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21
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Kiyomasa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiddles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiyomasa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiyomasa looks to land a right hand but Skiddles moved out of range.
Skiddles throws a lazy right hand but Kiyomasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiyomasa throws a nice looking combination but Skiddles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skiddles misses the shot to the body.
Skiddles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiyomasa is looking to clinch but Skiddles is avoiding it.
Kiyomasa slips a jab from Skiddles.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiddles misses the target.
Skiddles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiyomasa.
Skiddles lands a right hook to the body.
Kiyomasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Skiddles tests Kiyomasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skiddles swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a wild body shot.
Skiddles throws a shot from downtown. Kiyomasa moves away and avoids it.
Skiddles throws a head kick that misses.
Kiyomasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiyomasa throws a series of strikes that have Skiddles backpedaling.
Skiddles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skiddles thows a body shot but no joy.
Kato Kiyomasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiyomasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skiddles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kiyomasa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiyomasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skiddles misses the jab.
Kiyomasa misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiyomasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skiddles.
Skiddles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skiddles, as that shot connected.
Kiyomasa wants to clinch.
Skiddles throws the kick towards the body but Kiyomasa avoids it.
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!
Kiyomasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skiddles.
Kiyomasa lands a slapping body shot.
Kiyomasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyomasa lands a body shot.
Kiyomasa avoids the body shot from Skiddles.
Kiyomasa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiyomasa at a distance.
Skiddles scores with a punch to the head.
Skiddles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skiddles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiyomasa moves away.
Skiddles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skiddles swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
A combination from Kiyomasa does no damage.
Kiyomasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skiddless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Skiddles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiyomasa slips under a jab.
Skiddles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiyomasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiyomasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skiddles.
Kiyomasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyomasa misses with a body punch
and Skiddles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skiddles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skiddles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiyomasa defending well though.
Kiyomasa is controlling Skiddles's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Skiddles works his way into side control.
Skiddles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiyomasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kiyomasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiyomasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Skiddles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiyomasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skiddles throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiddles misses the target.
Kiyomasa is looking to clinch.
Skiddles misses with a straight right.
Skiddles stuns Kiyomasa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiyomasa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skiddles rather than just go for the knockout.
Skiddles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skiddles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skiddles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skiddles throws a looping overhand right but Kiyomasa ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Skiddles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiyomasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Skiddles scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiyomasa should have avoided that one.
Skiddles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiyomasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa slips a straight right by Skiddles.
Kiyomasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byron Skiddles is winning the standup battle so far.
Skiddles loads up on a big right hand but Kiyomasa slips the punch.
Kiyomasa looks to land a combination but Skiddles avoids it well.
Skiddles scores with a punch to the head.
Kiyomasa throws out a powerful jab.
Skiddles misses with a hook. Kiyomasa ducked under it nicely.
Kiyomasa throws a nice looking combination but Skiddles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiyomasa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kiyomasa takes a swing at Skiddles's ribcage but misses.
Kiyomasa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skiddles jabs Kiyomasa right on the nose. Kiyomasa blinks but takes it well.
Kiyomasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skiddles cracks Kiyomasa with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiyomasa cracks Skiddles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiyomasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skiddles doesn't seem bothered though.
Skiddles staying out of range there.
Skiddles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiyomasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kato Kiyomasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiyomasa works Skiddles's body with a nice hook.
Skiddles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiyomasa moves forwards but Skiddles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skiddles scores with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Kiyomasa.
Nice defenses there by Kiyomasa.
Skiddles lands the left hand.
Skiddles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiyomasa stuns Skiddles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiyomasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Skiddles. That snapped Kiyomasa's head back.
Skiddles takes a swing at Kiyomasa's ribcage but misses.
Skiddles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiyomasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiddles was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiyomasa.
Skiddles looks to land a right hand but Kiyomasa moved out of range.
Kiyomasa lands with a good body shot.
Skiddles lands with a cross.
Kiyomasa throws a shot from downtown. Skiddles moves away and avoids it.
Kiyomasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiyomasa looks to land a combination but Skiddles avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiyomasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skiddles, as that shot connected.
Skiddles throws a chopping leg kick but Kiyomasa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiyomasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiddles was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiyomasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skiddles moves away.
Kiyomasa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skiddles eats them both and turns towards Kiyomasa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Byron Skiddles has been cut.
Kiyomasa misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiyomasa walks into a jab.
Kiyomasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiyomasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiyomasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skiddles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Skiddles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Skiddles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skiddles swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiyomasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiyomasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skiddles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skiddles.
Kiyomasa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyomasa working aggressively here.
Kiyomasa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Skiddles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kiyomasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Skiddles.
Kiyomasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiyomasa lands with a right to the head.
Skiddles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skiddles blocks a body shot from Kiyomasa.
Skiddles is trying to break the clinch but Kiyomasa has him pressed against the cage.
Kiyomasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skiddles backwards.
Skiddles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa lands a hook that snaps the head of Skiddles backwards.
Skiddles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Skiddles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kiyomasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skiddles's elbow.
Skiddles working hard to break the clinch.
Skiddles blocks an uppercut.
Kiyomasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyomasa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiyomasa tries to throw a body punch but Skiddles avoids it by throwing Kiyomasa back against the cage.
Skiddles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skiddles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kiyomasa tries to get to full guard but Skiddles has control of the leg.
Skiddles throwing shots but Kiyomasa is blocking nicely.
Kato Kiyomasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa trying to get back to full guard but Skiddles takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Skiddles jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kiyomasa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kiyomasa is letting Skiddles control him for a moment.
Kiyomasa 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.
Skiddles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skiddles tries to move to mount but Kiyomasa blocks the move with his legs.
Kiyomasa wants to control but Skiddles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Skiddles controls the position.
Skiddles tries to score with some ground and pound. Kiyomasa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skiddles trying to control the position but Kiyomasa is working away.
Skiddles in side control, throwing shots but Kiyomasa defends.
Kiyomasa is looking for a sweep.
Kiyomasa prevents Skiddles from improving position.
Skiddles sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kiyomasa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kiyomasa is looking for a sweep.
Kiyomasa is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles throws a strike aimed at the side of Kiyomasa's head but Kiyomasa avoids it well.
Skiddles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Kiyomasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skiddles wants to control for a moment but Kiyomasa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Skiddles throwing shots but Kiyomasa is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skiddles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Byron Skiddles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skiddles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiyomasa keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiyomasa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Skiddles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skiddles, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Skiddles!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Byron Skiddles made sure he mentioned xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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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 Ingmar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Ace Of Spades as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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
7 - 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ingmar Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to clinch
and Okami counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Okami counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Okami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okami avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott tries to clinch but Okami moves out of range.
Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Okami is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okami does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okami moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okami seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Okami is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Okami is trying to keep Scott in close.
Okami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scott trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott won't allow Okami to sweep him here.
Okami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okami is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Okami keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Okami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Okami trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Okami controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott stays in close to Okami's body and controls the position.
Okami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Missa Okami dominated that round.
That's time! Okami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okami gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Okami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Okami is tightening it up a little... Scott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scott taps out! Nice BJJ there by Okami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Missa Okami!
After winning the bout, Missa Okami thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ingmar Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slippin. Trevor Philips will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Philips!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips misses with the combination.
Blow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Philips throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trevor Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blow avoids the body shot from Philips.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Philips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow drops an elbow to the side of Philips's head.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Philips is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philips taking some punishment here, with Blow in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow working over Philips with some ground and pound. Philips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Philips felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blow working Philips over with strikes.
Philips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blow.
Blow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Philips taking some punishment here, with Blow in his half guard.
Philips wants to get back to full guard.
Blow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Philips is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Philips sees it coming and defends easily.
Philips is still in real trouble! Can Blow finish him?
Blow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blow is nestled in close to Philips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Philips sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Blow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Philips seems to have recovered his senses.
Blow lands strikes from half guard.
Blow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philips's head.
Blow 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.
Philips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blow 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.
Philips is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Philips tries to roll over but Blow keeps him under control.
Blow 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.
Blow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow with good strikes from the mount here!
Blow working the ground and pound effectively.
Blow unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Philips wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Blow celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Blow!
Mike Blow 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector has chosen Monster! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.
Ector lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ector lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Dean Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas motions for Ector to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ector is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Ector misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a head kick.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ector scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ector avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Ector checks it.
Ector connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Good exchange - Ector coming out on top.
Thomas is rocked!
Ector wobbles Thomas with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ector dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Thomas to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kay Ector!
Kay Ector seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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