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QFC Tournament 374 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BoratKiller BoratKiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caelus Nox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Why cant we be freinds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BoratKiller BoratKiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caelus Nox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox closes the distance and clinches up with BoratKiller, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes BoratKiller against the cage but BoratKiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nox has a takedown stuffed.
Caelus Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox darts in looking for a takedown but BoratKiller gets double underhooks and turns Nox into the cage.
BoratKiller BoratKiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caelus Nox.
Nice elbow from BoratKiller.
Nox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by BoratKiller.
It looks like Caelus Nox has been cut.
BoratKiller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nox looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BoratKiller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BoratKiller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nox's defenses.
BoratKiller has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Nox - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from BoratKiller, and another! Nox is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). BoratKiller BoratKiller!
A less than humble BoratKiller BoratKiller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Caelus Nox spoke after the fight, saying 'that guy only won because I let him..... did I mention I wasn't really trying? .....and that Im still drunk from last night?.....*runs away screaming*'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Doysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregory Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Doysson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doysson lands a front kick.
Holloway lands a nice hook to Doysson's body. Doysson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doysson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doysson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doysson misses with a wild body shot.
Doysson throws a chopping leg kick but Holloway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holloway lunges at Doysson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doysson's hand.
Holloway walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Doysson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Holloway swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Doysson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Holloway!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Viei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makiru Tyikaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyikaki has chosen Under star as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodolfo Viei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makiru Tyikaki!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Tyikaki.
Tyikaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Tyikaki misses.
Viei dodges the punch combination from Tyikaki.
Tyikaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyikaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyikaki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyikaki duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Tyikaki.
Tyikaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Viei back to the cage. Tyikaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tyikaki misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Tyikaki as Viei shoots in.
Tyikaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyikaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Viei.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyikaki!
Tyikaki throws a series of punches but Viei moves out of range.
Tyikaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tyikaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viei wants to clinch up but Tyikaki keeps it at a distance.
Viei misses with a takedown attempt - Tyikaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyikaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Tyikaki. Those never looked like landing.
Tyikaki looks to land a combination. Viei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyikaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Viei gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viei in particular looking to stall.
Tyikaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyikaki pushes Viei off looking to stand but Viei dives back in and keeps control.
Tyikaki pushes Viei off but Viei dives into side control.
Tyikaki looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viei taking a breather here.
Viei in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viei in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tyikaki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Viei!
Our winner, Rodolfo Viei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kane Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Velasquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard.
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!
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Velasquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Velasquez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Velasquez connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasquez has eaten all the pies!
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Velasquez passes into half guard.
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Velasquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Velasquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anderson's thigh. Anderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Velasquez stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Check out the look on Velasquez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Velasquez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Velasquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Velasquez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Velasquez scoring with strikes.
Velasquez working the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Anderson to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez landing strikes.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Velasquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez advances to half guard.
Velasquez is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velasquez works his way into side control.
Velasquez wants to stand but Anderson has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson regains half guard, as Velasquez was trying to land strikes.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Velasquez passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Velasquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Velasquez cracks Anderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson wants to control but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Velasquez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velasquez landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Velasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Velasquez takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Velasquez raining down shots from the mount!
Velasquez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velasquez lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Anderson is trying to remain composed but Velasquez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Anderson tries to escape the position.
Velasquez looking to hold on to the position here but Anderson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Velasquez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phil Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Velasquez.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Velasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Velasquez passes into half guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velasquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Velasquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount.
Velasquez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Velasquez breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Velasquez lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velasquez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
Anderson is rocked!
Velasquez cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kane Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
Velasquez connects with a bit shot that sees Anderson covering up! More strikes from Velasquez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Velasquez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xzibit Daul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Cornwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xzibit Daul!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornwall shoots in but no luck this time.
Josh Cornwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornwall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daul but Daul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cornwall instigates a clinch.
Come on Cornwall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cornwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Daul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Cornwall.
Daul takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Xzibit Daul has been cut.
Daul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornwall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daul jumps guard but Cornwall stands there with Daul around his waist. Daul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cornwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Daul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cornwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Daul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daul is trying to pull guard but Cornwall has him pressed against the cage.
Cornwall connects with a knee to the head.
Daul tries to pull guard but Cornwall holds him up against the cage and eventually Daul drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornwall misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daul stops a takedown attempt from Cornwall.
Cornwall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daul jumps guard but Cornwall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daul jumps guard but Cornwall stands there with Daul around his waist. Daul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cornwall goes for a takedown attempt but Daul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daul clinches up with Cornwall and pushes him back against the cage.
Cornwall is working for takedown but Daul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cornwall is breathing heavily.
Cornwall is trying to drag Daul to the mat but Daul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daul misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daul moves into range and clinches up with Cornwall.
Daul goes for a takedown attempt but Cornwall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daul is trying to stall.
Cornwall tries a knee to the head but Daul blocks it.
Cornwall tries a knee to the head but Daul blocks it.
Daul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornwall just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Daul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cornwall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Daul or perhaps it was just good defense by Cornwall which made him look bad.
Cornwall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daul shoots in for a double leg but Cornwall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cornwall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daul, pushing him back against the cage.
Cornwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Daul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daul stalling in the clinch but Cornwall improves position.
Cornwall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daul's efforts to push away.
Cornwall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daul blocks it with crossed arms.
Daul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornwall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daul prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Daul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cornwall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cornwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daul stops a takedown attempt from Cornwall.
Daul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daul trying to control the position but instead, Cornwall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daul into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornwall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cornwall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Cornwall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xzibit Daul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornwall but Cornwall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daul.
Cornwall drives through and clinches with Daul against the cage.
Cornwall manages to break the clinch.
Cornwall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornwall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daul.
Cornwall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daul did well to prevent Cornwall getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cornwall is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cornwall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall trying to mount his opponent but Daul defends it.
Cornwall 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.
Cornwall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daul connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cornwall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daul for as long as he can get away with.
Cornwall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cornwall controlling the action here.
Cornwall is trying to control. Daul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Cornwall just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Daul misses.
Cornwall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cornwall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daul somewhat.
Josh Cornwall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xzibit Daul.
Daul tries to keep at a distance but Cornwall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornwall with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cornwall tries to land a knee to the head but Daul blocks with his arms.
Josh Cornwall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cornwall to keep the fight standing.
Cornwall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daul tries to pull guard but Cornwall won't allow it.
Daul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornwall controlling the action here for a moment.
Daul is trying to pull guard but Cornwall has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornwall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daul looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cornwall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xzibit Daul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cornwall rushes Daul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cornwall manages to break the clinch.
Daul shoots in for a double leg but Cornwall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cornwall blocks a head kick by Daul.
Daul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cornwall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cornwall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cornwall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cornwall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cornwall stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daul wants to control but Cornwall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Cornwall.
Cornwall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornwall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daul tries to buck Cornwall off but Cornwall is having none of it.
Daul prevents Cornwall from moving into mount.
Cornwall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Daul's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Cornwall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Daul dives in for a single leg takedown but Cornwall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cornwall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornwall wants a takedown but no success here.
Cornwall wants to take the fight to the mat but Daul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornwall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daul wants to get back to striking at distance but Cornwall won't allow it.
Cornwall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daul has Cornwall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cornwall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cornwall wants to take the fight to the mat but Daul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daul is trying to break the clinch but Cornwall is controlling him.
Cornwall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Daul is looking for a sweep.
Cornwall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daul tries to escape but Cornwall is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cornwall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cornwall decides to return to a standing position.
Cornwall drives through and clinches with Daul against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cornwall.
Cornwall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornwall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daul is trying to pull guard but Cornwall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xzibit Daul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Cornwall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cornwall, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Josh Cornwall!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Josh Cornwall!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Josh Cornwall!
Josh Cornwall wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Ryo Nakamura has been cut.
Adamek cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nakamura falls to his knees and Adamek doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomasz Adamek!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Powell!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross drops Powell with a beautiful combination! Powell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ross is looking for the KO!
Powell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is stalking Powell. Powell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ross, and it's lights out! Powell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Ross!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shealtiel Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigran Aloyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shealtiel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tigran Aloyan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shealtiel Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shealtiel Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller gets caught napping as Aloyan dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
Aloyan trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aloyan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miller has tightened it up now! Aloyan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shealtiel Miller!
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