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HFC: 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard has chosen My Block as his entrance music. Steve Joyce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Howard's chin.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Joyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joyce gets caught flat footed, as Howard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Howard cracks Joyce with a solid left hand.
Howard stands up over Joyce, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Joyce blocks nicely.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howard landing with the ground and pound.
Joyce keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard works over Joyce with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard with a nice head shot there.
Howard won't allow Joyce to get back to his feet.
Joyce is breathing heavily.
Howard trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
Howard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Joyce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
Howard postures up and lands a big shot to Joyce's brow.
Howard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a few punches from side control.
Joyce's coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard working the head with strikes.
Joyce takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Howard lands some shots froms side control.
Joyce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howard is putting a hurting on Joyce here, landing some big shots from side control.
Howard looks up at the clock and then as Joyce takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joyce takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Howard lands a few punches from side control.
Howard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard scoring with punches from side control.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Howard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joyce to see if he's OK.
Joyce takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howard is putting a hurting on Joyce here, landing some big shots from side control.
Howard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joyce!
Howard tries to control but Joyce wriggling away.
Howard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Howard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Howard unloading with bombs!
Howard lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Howard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Howard is landing with some decent strikes but Joyce is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joyce really wants to buck Howard off and get back to his feet.
Howard lands a nice shot to the head.
Howard landing strikes from the mount and Joyce is in trouble!
Howard landing strikes from the mount and Joyce is in trouble!
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joyce is looking to escape.
Joyce taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joyce takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Howard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Joyce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard shoots for a takedown but Joyce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard passes to side control.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Joyce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joyce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce taking a bit of punishment here - Howard scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard working the body and head with strikes.
Joyce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Joyce!
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joyce is looking to escape.
Howard lands a big elbow.
Howard is landing with some decent strikes but Joyce is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Howard landing punches.
Howard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Howard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard scoring with strikes but Joyce is staying in there.
Howard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyce taking shots to the head.
Howard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Howard landing shots from mount.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Howard landing shots from mount.
Joyce taking shots to the head.
Howard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Howard 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.
Joyce is in a horrible position here. Howard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joyce is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard with good strikes from the mount here!
Howard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joyce's face.
Howard working the ground and pound effectively.
Joyce taking shots to the head.
Howard unloading with bombs!
Joyce is in a horrible position here. Howard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joyce taking shots to the head.
Howard controlling from mount.
Joyce is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard cracks Joyce with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Howard trying to control but Joyce is having none of it.
Howard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joyce looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Howard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Howard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Howard there.
Howard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Howard with shots to the head and body - Joyce looks very uncomfortable down there.
Howard controlling his opponent.
Howard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joyce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Howard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Howard scoring with strikes but Joyce is staying in there.
Howard lands a big shot there that rocks Joyce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Howard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joyce hang on?
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Joyce is bucking up trying to escape but Howard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Howard lands a big elbow.
Howard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joyce looks a forlorn figure.
Howard looking to finish Joyce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joyce!
Mike Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joyce's face.
Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Howard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mike Howard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Howard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joyce on his heels. He'll look to pass Joyce's guard now, I'm sure.
Howard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mike Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joyce can't keep his opponent in guard - Howard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howard is taking a breather. Joyce says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steve Joyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard working the head and body with strikes.
Howard works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mike Howard!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Mike Howard!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mike Howard!
Mike Howard wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal White!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
White keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Penn wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White!
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White wants to stand but Penn is controlling his arm.
White content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn stops White from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. White is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). CJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwing's entrance music is Sure shot. A fine choice. Wrathion Blackwing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrathion Blackwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguilar jabs Blackwing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aguilar scores with a shot to the body.
Blackwing is breathing heavily.
Nice combo by Aguilar! Oh, that's hurt him - Blackwing falls to the canvas and Aguilar follows him into side control.
It looks like Wrathion Blackwing has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguilar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aguilar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aguilar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blackwing to see if he's OK.
Aguilar landing a few strikes.
Aguilar is putting a hurting on Blackwing here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blackwing is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Oh Blackwing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackwing on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aguilar cracks Blackwing with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Aguilar immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Blackwing is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Aguilar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Aguilar!
A very excited looking Sergio Aguilar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Wrathion Blackwing stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lok'tar Ogar'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr Deloitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jr Deloitte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jr Deloitte!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua moves into the clinch.
Deloitte swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Tua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Deloitte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deloitte trying to land knees to the body.
Tua lands an elbow just above Deloitte 's eye.
Deloitte swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deloitte misses with a punch to the body.
Deloitte throws an elbow that misses.
Tua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Deloitte shoots in and drives through. Tua sprawls well.
Tua clinches.
Deloitte is trying to pull guard but Tua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nate Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Deloitte.
Deloitte landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloitte lands a knee to the body.
Tua has Deloitte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deloitte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deloitte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deloitte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Deloitte missing with knees to the body.
Deloitte has Tua pressed against the cage, preventing Tua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deloitte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deloitte digs a right hand into Tua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tua's gas tank.
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua moves into the clinch.
Deloitte jumps guard but Tua stands there with Deloitte around his waist. Deloitte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tua is trying to break free.
Tua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deloitte after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deloitte throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tua's face.
Tua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tua tries to land a knee to the head but Deloitte blocks with his arms.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deloitte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua.
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nate Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Deloitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Tua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tua wants to get back to striking at distance but Deloitte won't allow it.
Tua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deloitte prevents it.
Tua wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tua fails to pull guard.
Deloitte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tua prevents it.
Tua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deloitte.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deloitte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tua managing to block the knees to the body from Deloitte.
Deloitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tua is trying to force a seperation but Deloitte has the dominant position.
Tua is trying to pull guard but Deloitte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Deloitte throws an elbow but it misses.
Deloitte lands a nice elbow.
Tua has had enough of the clinch but Deloitte keeps him there for the moment.
Deloitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deloitte trying to land knees to the body.
Deloitte lands a damaging elbow.
Tua pulls Deloitte into guard.
Tua is wriggling around but Deloitte manages to pass to half guard.
Tua is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deloitte in particular looking to stall.
Deloitte prevents Tua from standing back up.
Tua kicks Deloitte off and gets back to his feet.
Nate Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deloitte lands a head kick. Tua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deloitte gets tackled into the cage by Tua. Tua maintains the clinch.
Deloitte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Deloitte.
Nice elbow from Deloitte.
Tua avoiding damage as Deloitte throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jr Deloitte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tua rushes Deloitte and presses him up against the cage.
Tua jumps guard but Deloitte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tua manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deloitte is defended easily by Tua.
Deloitte has Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Deloitte has double underhooks.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Deloitte, against the cage.
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tua.
Deloitte gets tackled into the cage by Tua. Tua maintains the clinch.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Deloitte has double underhooks.
Deloitte prevents Tua from breaking the clinch.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Tua misses
and Deloitte counters by clinching up.
Tua avoids a wild elbow strike from Deloitte.
Deloitte has Tua pressed against the cage, preventing Tua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deloitte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tua pinned against the cage. Tua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deloitte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deloitte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua's efforts to push away.
Deloitte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tua is working for takedown but Deloitte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deloitte.
Nate Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Deloitte.
Tua clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deloitte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tua has managed to clinch.
Deloitte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua is defending well for now.
Tua is trying to break free.
Deloitte lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deloitte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tua.
Deloitte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Deloitte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tua, pushing him back against the cage.
Tua has had enough of the clinch but Deloitte keeps him there for the moment.
Deloitte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deloitte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua breaks the clinch.
Deloitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Tua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deloitte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tua looking to control.
Tua wants to get back to his feet but Deloitte passes into half guard.
Deloitte wants to pass the guard but Tua is defending well.
Deloitte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua is trying to stand.
Deloitte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tua manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua moves into range and clinches up with Deloitte.
Jr Deloitte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deloitte takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deloitte gets control of Tua's arms and successfully pulls guard. Deloitte will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tua is looking to work some ground and pound but Deloitte has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Tua dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tua is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tua avoiding damage as Deloitte throws knees to the body.
Deloitte working Tua over with knees to the body.
Tua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deloitte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua moves into the clinch.
Deloitte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Deloitte scores with a knee to the head.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua has closed the distance and engaged Deloitte in a clinch.
Tua tries to break the clinch but Deloitte is controlling the position.
Deloitte tries to land a knee to the head but Tua blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloitte trying to land knees to the body.
Tua is trying to pull guard but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deloitte darts in and clinches Tua up against the cage.
Deloitte digs a right hand into Tua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tua's gas tank.
Tua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deloitte throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tua as Deloitte tries to tie him up.
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua moves into the clinch.
Tua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deloitte is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Tua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deloitte misses with an elbow over the top.
Tua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tua is trying to break free.
Deloitte tries to score a body lock takedown but Tua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Deloitte, against the cage.
Deloitte tries to pull guard but Tua holds him up against the cage and eventually Deloitte drops back down to his feet.
Tua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tua lands an elbow that stopped Deloitte in his tracks for a moment.
Tua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deloitte jumps into guard, dragging Tua to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deloitte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tua looking to sit in guard and control but Deloitte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deloitte prevents Tua from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deloitte looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jr Deloitte.
Tua stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deloitte manages to avoid it.
Tua closes the distance and pushes Deloitte back into the cage.
Tua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deloitte prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deloitte obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deloitte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tua's brow.
Tua misses with an elbow strike.
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deloitte fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deloitte drives through and clinches with Tua against the cage.
Tua trying to stall but Deloitte improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Tua.
I think Tua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nate Tua!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Nate Tua!
Nate Tua wins by majority decision!
Jr Deloitte was interviewed post fight and said 'me lost wil only make better fighter'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven OlyLarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven OlyLarsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OlyLarsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but OlyLarsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
OlyLarsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
OlyLarsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven OlyLarsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends OlyLarsen's belly button to the back.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - OlyLarsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from OlyLarsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OlyLarsen closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of OlyLarsen backwards.
OlyLarsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OlyLarsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith wants a takedown.
OlyLarsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
OlyLarsen stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
OlyLarsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. OlyLarsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OlyLarsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but OlyLarsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OlyLarsen is breathing heavily.
OlyLarsen takes one to the side of the head.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OlyLarsen is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, OlyLarsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OlyLarsen as he jumps to the side.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OlyLarsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but OlyLarsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith clinches up with OlyLarsen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OlyLarsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OlyLarsen jumps guard but Smith stands there with OlyLarsen around his waist. OlyLarsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard and drags OlyLarsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OlyLarsen won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OlyLarsen passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OlyLarsen misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but OlyLarsen is controlling the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing OlyLarsen from controlling successfully.
OlyLarsen throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to stand and escape but OlyLarsen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen postures up.
OlyLarsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OlyLarsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OlyLarsen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OlyLarsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for OlyLarsen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
OlyLarsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OlyLarsen dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on OlyLarsen's head and hops out.
OlyLarsen shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
OlyLarsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
OlyLarsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Sven OlyLarsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a series of punches but OlyLarsen avoids them all with ease.
OlyLarsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith swinging wildly here.
OlyLarsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven OlyLarsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
OlyLarsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OlyLarsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OlyLarsen or not.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but OlyLarsen is controlling him.
OlyLarsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OlyLarsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OlyLarsen takes a shot to the head.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OlyLarsen has him pressed against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but OlyLarsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as OlyLarsen backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OlyLarsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OlyLarsen circles away quickly and effectively.
OlyLarsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
OlyLarsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OlyLarsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OlyLarsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
OlyLarsen gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OlyLarsen is controlling him well.
OlyLarsen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
OlyLarsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
OlyLarsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but OlyLarsen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
OlyLarsen is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
OlyLarsen 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.
OlyLarsen landing strikes from the mount.
OlyLarsen prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
OlyLarsen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith bucks up and throws OlyLarsen to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
OlyLarsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
OlyLarsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand and escape but OlyLarsen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OlyLarsen working some strikes from top position.
OlyLarsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OlyLarsen throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
OlyLarsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OlyLarsen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but OlyLarsen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
OlyLarsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OlyLarsen eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - OlyLarsen circles away.
OlyLarsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven OlyLarsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OlyLarsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
OlyLarsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OlyLarsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. OlyLarsen tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OlyLarsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by OlyLarsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. OlyLarsen tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OlyLarsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OlyLarsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed OlyLarsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
OlyLarsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OlyLarsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
OlyLarsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
OlyLarsen moves into the clinch successfully.
OlyLarsen keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OlyLarsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OlyLarsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OlyLarsen prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
OlyLarsen is looking for a takedown.
Smith breaks the clinch.
OlyLarsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes OlyLarsen and presses him up against the cage.
OlyLarsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OlyLarsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OlyLarsen somewhat.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
OlyLarsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but OlyLarsen is very close to passing his half guard.
OlyLarsen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OlyLarsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen preventing the sweep.
OlyLarsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OlyLarsen, into his guard.
OlyLarsen is trying to keep Smith in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wanted to stand there but OlyLarsen had control of the position.
OlyLarsen is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Smith.
I've got Smith 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 for John Smith!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for John Smith!
John Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Storm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Omar Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm lands a big right hand that sends Garcia crashing to the mat! Storm stays standing though and waves Garcia back to his feet!
Garcia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Storm! Garcia is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Storm!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Viei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
268 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thumbo Plights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodolfo Viei!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viei stuffs the takedown.
Plights avoids the head kick by Viei.
Plights has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Plights fails with the takedown.
Plights drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Plights drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viei manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Plights has Viei in his guard.
Viei advances to half guard.
Plights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viei.
Plights is trying to stand up here but Viei is controlling him well.
Viei misses with a head shot. Plights uses the momentum to regain guard.
My spies in Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym inform me that Viei has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Plights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viei on the ground.
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!
Plights keeping moving, preventing Viei from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plights is looking to stand up but Viei isn't so interested in that idea.
Viei gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Viei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plights.
Plights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rodolfo Viei has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plights's 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!
Plights is looking to escape.
Plights has one foot on Viei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Viei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thumbo Plights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plights is breathing heavily.
Plights tries for a takedown but Viei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viei fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Plights finds it's way through Viei's defenses.
Viei stuffs the takedown attempt from Plights. Plights gets slowly back to his feet.
Plights fails with a takedown attempt.
Viei darts in trying to clinch
and Plights counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plights drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plights gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Viei is trying to control the position but Plights postures up.
Plights won't allow Viei to sweep him here.
Viei pulls Plights in close to prevent any damage.
Plights tries to free his leg and advance position but Viei is retaining full guard.
Viei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rodolfo Viei hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Viei keeps the fight on the outside.
Plights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Plights looking to score a takedown here. Viei is defending well but Plights drives through and ends up in Viei's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viei trying to control the position.
Plights trying to control but Viei is working from the bottom.
Viei is trying to keep Plights in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plights wants to control from the top but Viei keeps moving.
Plights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plights has managed to get both his arms back between Viei's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thumbo Plights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Viei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plights instigates a clinch.
Plights drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thumbo Plights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viei looking for a takedown.
Plights is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viei has a couple of punches blocked by Plights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viei looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Viei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plights is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viei is defending well.
Plights gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Plights missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plights is looking to stall here but Viei recovers full guard.
Plights passes Viei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viei wants to control but Plights is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Plights is staying active.
Plights with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Plights is trying to control. Viei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Viei is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Plights moves into the clinch successfully.
Plights has picked Viei up - he's going for a ride! Plights dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Plights is working for a kimura but Viei is defending it quite comfortably.
Viei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viei controls Plights momentarily but Plights frees himself.
Viei keeping full guard, as Plights tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viei is looking for a triangle but Plights pushes his legs off easily.
Viei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plights in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plights trying to control but Viei is working from the bottom.
Viei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plights trying to control the position from guard on top but Viei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thumbo Plights dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Viei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Viei leaves Plights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plights darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Viei tries to clinch there but Plights circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plights.
Plights connects with a high kick.
Viei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plights fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plights looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viei is fending him off so far but Plights persists. Nope, Viei circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thumbo Plights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viei throws a head kick but Plights moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plights sprawls well. Plights wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viei gets slowly back to his feet.
Viei tries to clinch there but Plights circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plights ducks under a wild hook from Viei.
Plights getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viei looks to throw a body kick
and Plights counters with a big head kick but Viei shrugs it off.
Plights throws a shot to the body.
Plights jabs at Viei's body.
Plights shoots in for a takedown but Viei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viei just misses with a punch to the body.
Plights throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Viei's head.
Plights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plights clinches.
Plights has hold of one of Viei's legs. Viei is fighting the takedown attempt but Plights gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plights stands and throws Viei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plights wants to control but Viei is keeping him busy.
Viei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plights wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plights is trying to move to mount but Viei reverses beautifully and ends up in Plights's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viei wants to control from the top but Plights keeps moving.
Viei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plights's guard.
Plights tries to kick Viei off but Viei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plights is not content to let Viei control the position.
Plights is looking to escape.
Viei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Plights is trying to stand.
Well, if Viei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plights tries to kick Viei off but Viei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viei wants to work for an arm triangle but Plights is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Plights has one foot on Viei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plights staying out of range there.
Rodolfo Viei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plights to the mat! Plights manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumbo Plights showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plights has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thumbo Plights!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Thumbo Plights!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Thumbo Plights!
Thumbo Plights wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Thumbo Plights, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Mendez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calvancante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calvancante gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Calvancante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvancante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calvancante is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mendez frees his head nicely. Oh but Calvancante has switched to an armbar! Mendez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mauricio Calvancante!
Mauricio Calvancante is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yahweh Falwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Benebidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falwell comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Believing. Benebidez has chosen Make War as his entrance music. Yahweh Falwell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yahweh Falwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfredo Benebidez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benebidez slips a jab and a cross from Falwell.
Falwell looks to land a combination. Benebidez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Falwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benebidez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Falwell won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benebidez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benebidez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Falwell, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benebidez is working to tighten his grip on Falwell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Falwell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Benebidez is really squeezing tight and eventually Falwell passes out! Benebidez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alfredo Benebidez!
Alfredo Benebidez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Yahweh Falwell had this to say: 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I rolled more instead of praying, I might have learned to defend submissions. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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