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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Tiny Dancer-Elton John. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thornton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thornton is trying to keep Daniels in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thornton working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
Thornton is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.
Daniels 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.
Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Thornton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daniels!
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thornton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Daniels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thornton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thornton has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daniels actively working from the bottom here.
Thornton is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Daniels to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Thornton preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thornton.
Thornton is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
Thornton stalling away here and it's allowed Daniels to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniels's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thornton is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thornton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daniels slips under a jab.
Daniels punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.
Daniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Daniels swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a takedown into Thornton's guard.
Thornton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Daniels has his hands clasped together but Thornton extends and breaks Daniels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Thornton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Thornton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightyear comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Champion - Grinspoon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buzz Lightyear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beast Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Lightyear!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightyear lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cobain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lightyear swivels and escapes.
Cobain looks for a takedown but Lightyear sprawls well.
Cobain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Cobain. No joy for Lightyear on that attempt.
A punch combination from Lightyear misses.
Cobain instigates a clinch.
Lightyear gets underhooks to prevent Cobain's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Cobain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobain manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightyear fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lightyear pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobain back to the cage. Lightyear follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobain is rocked!
Cobain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lightyear's waist but Lightyear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cobain off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Cobain or perhaps it was just good defense by Lightyear which made him look bad.
Lightyear bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Cobain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lightyear.
Lightyear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightyear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobain seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lightyear sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobain keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightyear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobain sprawls well. Cobain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lightyear gets slowly back to his feet.
Lightyear jabs at Cobain's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lightyear.
Lightyear looks winded!
Lightyear swinging wildly here.
Lightyear has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobain misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobain lands with a slapping head kick.
Cobain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lightyear, pushing him back against the cage.
Cobain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lightyear lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lightyear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cobain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lightyear up against the cage.
Cobain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightyear is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobain has double underhooks.
Lightyear is trying to break free.
Lightyear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lightyear looks for a takedown but Cobain sprawls well.
Lightyear lands a nice shot to the body.
Lightyear wants to clinch but Cobain slips to the side
and Cobain counters with a big head kick but Lightyear shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Lightyear misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lightyear is trying to defend but Cobain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cobain wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lightyear kicks off Cobain and gets to his feet.
Lightyear tries for a takedown but Cobain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobain throws a nice looking combination but Lightyear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Lightyear. No joy for Cobain on that attempt.
Lightyear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cobain tries to kick Lightyear off but Lightyear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightyear moves into full mount! Cobain won't be happy about that!
Lightyear is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lightyear working Cobain over with strikes here.
Lightyear putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lightyear scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lightyear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lightyear.
Cobain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lightyear raining down shots from the mount!
Lightyear misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightyear dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lightyear throws a right and a left that Cobain avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Lightyear.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lightyear.
Lightyear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobain has closed the distance and engaged Lightyear in a clinch.
Cobain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lightyear.
Beast Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Lightyear.
Cobain breaks the clinch.
Lightyear is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Cobain.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Lightyear saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightyear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobain as he jumps to the side.
Nice body kick from Cobain.
Lightyear changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobain tries to clinch up but Lightyear circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightyear looks to land a combination but Cobain avoids it well.
Cobain darts in looking for a takedown but Lightyear gets double underhooks and turns Cobain into the cage.
Cobain is struggling to control the position.
Cobain prevents Lightyear from breaking the clinch.
Lightyear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lightyear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobain breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lightyear.
Cobain closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobain staying out of range there.
Buzz Lightyear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightyear avoids the head kick by Cobain.
Beast Cobain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobain lands with a nice combination. Lightyear backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain wants to clinch up but Lightyear keeps it at a distance.
Cobain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lightyear shoots in and gets a takedown into Cobain's guard.
Lightyear preventing the sweep.
Lightyear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lightyear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lightyear is one step ahead there.
Lightyear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cobain's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain wants to get back to his feet but Lightyear is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lightyear postures up in Cobain's guard and throws a big left but Cobain blocks it.
Cobain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lightyear stops Cobain from standing up.
Lightyear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lightyear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobain has momentary wrist control but Lightyear slips an elbow through the middle.
Lightyear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cobain wants to stand up but Lightyear is controlling him.
Cobain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lightyear throwing strikes from guard but Cobain blocks nicely.
Cobain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buzz Lightyear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lightyear passes Cobain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightyear throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lightyear throwing shots but Cobain is blocking nicely.
Lightyear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cobain sees it coming and defends easily.
Lightyear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lightyear wants to work for an arm triangle but Cobain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lightyear is trying for a kimura here. Cobain looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lightyear wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Lightyear!
A less than humble Buzz Lightyear misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xin Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xin Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Drury!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Drury or perhaps it was just good defense by Wu which made him look bad.
Wu throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Zach Drury has been cut.
Drury walks into a straight right hand from Wu.
Horrible takedown by Drury or perhaps it was just good defense by Wu which made him look bad.
Wu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drury.
Xin Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Drury.
Drury drives through and clinches with Wu against the cage.
Drury tries to pull guard but Wu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wu throws an elbow but misses.
Drury tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage.
Drury tries to land a knee to the head but Wu blocks with his arms.
Wu blocks an uppercut.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drury is trying to pull guard but Wu has him pressed against the cage.
Drury blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drury blocks the elbow strike.
Drury 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.
Drury is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drury tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wu misses with an elbow over the top.
Wu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wu throws an elbow but it misses.
Wu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drury avoids a wild elbow strike from Wu.
Drury tries to pull guard but Wu holds him up against the cage and eventually Drury drops back down to his feet.
Wu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drury avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
Drury tries to pull guard but Wu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drury is trying to push Wu away but Wu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drury tries to break the clinch but Wu is controlling the position.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wu throws an elbow but misses.
Wu throws an elbow that misses.
Wu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drury avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drury is struggling to control the position.
Drury can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drury taking a breather.
Drury blocks an elbow strike from Wu.
Drury dodges an elbow strike from Wu.
Wu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drury dodges an elbow strike from Wu.
Drury tries to pull guard but Wu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drury avoids a wild elbow strike from Wu.
Drury avoids a wild elbow strike from Wu.
Drury avoids a wild elbow strike from Wu.
Wu lands an elbow inside.
Wu lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Zach Drury's cut even more.
Drury goes for a takedown attempt but Wu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drury digs a good body shot into Wu's ribs.
Wu moves into the clinch successfully.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drury's brow.
Wu pushes off an throws an elbow but Drury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from Drury.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drury avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
Drury avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
Wu throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xin Wu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach Drury's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wu tries to clinch up.
Wu misses with a lunging right hand
and Drury counters with a left to the body.
Drury closes the distance and clinches.
Drury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wu throws an elbow that misses.
Drury tries to pull guard but Wu holds him up against the cage and eventually Drury drops back down to his feet.
Wu throws an elbow but it misses.
Drury blocks an elbow strike.
Drury blocks the elbow strike.
Drury avoids a wild elbow strike from Wu.
Drury avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
Drury avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
Wu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drury jumps guard but Wu stands there with Drury around his waist. Drury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xin Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Drury.
Drury taking a breather.
Wu misses with an elbow strike.
Drury blocks an elbow strike from Wu.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drury takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drury looks to land a body kick but Wu moved away.
Drury forces Wu back against the cage and clinches.
Drury breaks from the clinch.
Drury wants to clinch.
Drury throws a head kick but Wu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wu misses.
Xin Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drury keeps the fight on the outside.
Wu doesn't manage to clinch there - Drury circles away.
Wu tries to clinch but Drury is having none of it.
Wu misses with a straight left.
Drury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Drury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xin Wu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drury blocks an elbow strike from Wu.
Wu lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Zach Drury's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drury blocks the elbow strike.
Drury blocks the elbow strike.
Wu misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Wu.
Wu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wu throws an elbow but misses.
Drury is trying to break free.
Drury blocks an elbow strike from Wu.
Drury blocks an elbow strike from Wu.
Wu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drury tries to pull guard but Wu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wu lands an elbow inside.
Zach Drury's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zach Drury's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xin Wu!
After winning the bout, Xin Wu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andres Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andres Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cross!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Santos is trying to keep Cross in close.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cross trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Cross postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Cross any problems.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Cross hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Cross was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Cross throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Cross gets the takedown into side control.
Cross tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santos's legs.
Cross stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cross staying calm.
Santos is not content to let Cross control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross decides to stand up, so the ref orders Santos to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cross tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cross looks up at the clock and then as Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cross smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cross throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Santos is not content to let Cross control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face as Cross controls the position.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Cross was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Santos tries to sprawl but Cross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross slows the pace down in half guard.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos won't allow Cross to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Cross was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andres Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cross!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Cross regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cross tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cross swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Cross throws a combination that misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross scores with a head kick.
Cross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cross trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Cross wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cross dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris Cross has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cross is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos blocks a head kick by Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
Santos tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cross gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross working the ground and pound from side control.
Andres Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Chris Cross!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Chris Cross!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Chris Cross!
Chris Cross wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Andres Santos had this to say: 'I'll get it next time!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pew Pew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pew Pew!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starstryder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pew tries to move into full mount but can't pass Starstryder's legs.
Pew goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Starstryder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pew's guard! Nice work there by Starstryder!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pew keeping moving, preventing Starstryder from controlling successfully.
Pew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Starstryder is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pew has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Starstryder is looking to defend but Pew has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Starstryder! Pew pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Starstryder taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pew Pew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dots Raining Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven OlyLarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dots Raining Pain had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dots Raining Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven OlyLarsen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OlyLarsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raining Pain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen is keen to just control but Raining Pain is a slippery customer.
OlyLarsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raining Pain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raining Pain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OlyLarsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OlyLarsen is trying to control. Raining Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OlyLarsen is pressing down on Raining Pain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raining Pain is holding on for now.
OlyLarsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OlyLarsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raining Pain has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for OlyLarsen. Oh but Raining Pain has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! OlyLarsen goes limp - he's gone! Raining Pain jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dots Raining Pain!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Lykourgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Logan Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Lykourgos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykourgos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie won't allow Lykourgos to pass to mount.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lykourgos thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Lykourgos tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Lykourgos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lykourgos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lykourgos passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Lykourgos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lykourgos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykourgos thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie's coaches at Gracie Barra Hilo (Three 2x Elite Coaches for $300 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.
Lykourgos landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Lykourgos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
A nice elbow there by Lykourgos.
BOOM! Lykourgos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Lykourgos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lykourgos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lykourgos and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Lykourgos!
A victorious Dino Lykourgos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso's entrance music is So Close Now. A fine choice. Dufinbeger has chosen Steppin Stone as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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240 lbs
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275 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Uso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Dufinbeger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufinbeger swinging wildly here.
Uso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uso lands in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at The Cave Fighting Team inform us that Dufinbeger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Uso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dufinbeger wants to stand up but Uso is controlling him.
Uso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dufinbeger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dufinbeger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dufinbeger managing to control the position.
Uso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dufinbeger has Uso up against the cage in a clinch.
Uso wants to break free but Dufinbeger has control.
Dufinbeger is trying to pull guard but Uso has him pressed against the cage.
Uso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dufinbeger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jonathan Uso has been cut.
Dufinbeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uso dives in for a single leg takedown but Dufinbeger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dufinbeger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Dufinbeger finds it's target.
Dufinbeger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uso.
Uso darts in looking for a takedown but Dufinbeger gets double underhooks and turns Uso into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Uso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufinbeger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dufinbeger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dufinbeger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uso dives in and grabs Dufinbeger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dufinbeger pushes down on Uso's head and hops out.
Dufinbeger moves into the clinch.
Dufinbeger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dufinbeger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uso shoots in looking for a takedown but Dufinbeger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uso dives in and grabs Dufinbeger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dufinbeger pushes down on Uso's head and hops out.
Dufinbeger rushes Uso and presses him up against the cage.
Dufinbeger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dufinbeger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Uso won't allow Dufinbeger to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufinbeger keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
Dufinbeger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uso.
Dufinbeger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uso is working hard here to advance position.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uso looking to pass the guard.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufinbeger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefano Dufinbeger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Uso's cut.
That's time! Uso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Dufinbeger.
Dufinbeger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uso doesn't seem bothered though.
Dufinbeger's corner calls for a 1-2. Dufinbeger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dufinbeger circles away.
Dufinbeger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uso.
Uso looks for a takedown but Dufinbeger sprawls well.
A left and a right from Dufinbeger both land. Nice 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!
Some wild striking there from Dufinbeger.
Uso fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Uso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dufinbeger stuffs the takedown.
Stefano Dufinbeger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dufinbeger moves into the clinch.
Dufinbeger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uso's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufinbeger manages to break the clinch.
Dufinbeger tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dufinbeger. Those never looked like landing.
Dufinbeger throws a series of punches but Uso moves out of range.
Uso gets a takedown into half guard.
Uso trying to control the action but Dufinbeger is working from the bottom.
Dufinbeger tries to kick Uso off but Uso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uso throwing shots but Dufinbeger is blocking nicely.
Uso drops an elbow to the side of Dufinbeger's head.
Uso is trying to work for a kimura but Dufinbeger is defending well.
Uso throws a strike but Dufinbeger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Uso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dufinbeger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uso has Dufinbeger in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uso has a closed guard, preventing Dufinbeger from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uso wants to get back to his feet but Dufinbeger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uso working a defensive guard here.
Dufinbeger stands and steps away. Uso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dufinbeger misses with a double jab
and Uso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso tries to free his leg and advance position but Dufinbeger is retaining full guard.
Dufinbeger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uso is in close to Dufinbeger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dufinbeger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uso stands and steps away. Dufinbeger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dufinbeger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uso.
Uso moves away from the strike by Dufinbeger.
Uso shoots in looking for a takedown but Dufinbeger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dufinbeger is fending him off so far but Uso persists. Nope, Dufinbeger circles away and we're back to standing.
Uso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dufinbeger's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uso is looking to work some ground and pound but Dufinbeger has wrist control.
Dufinbeger controls Uso momentarily but Uso frees himself.
Uso 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.
Dufinbeger keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stefano Dufinbeger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Uso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dufinbeger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uso fails with the takedown.
Uso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dufinbeger moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Dufinbeger. No joy for Uso on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Uso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dufinbeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dufinbeger avoids it really well and circles away.
Dufinbeger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dufinbeger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dufinbeger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dufinbeger as Uso shoots in.
Uso slaps away a takedown attempt from Dufinbeger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dufinbeger was well out of range. Poor timing from Uso.
Dufinbeger tries to clinch up but Uso circles away and keeps his distance.
Dufinbeger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Uso's head coaches at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Dufinbeger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uso.
Dufinbeger tries to clinch but Uso moves out of range.
Dufinbeger throws a series of punches but Uso moves out of range.
Uso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dufinbeger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dufinbeger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uso works over Dufinbeger with some ground and pound from guard.
Uso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dufinbeger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dufinbeger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dufinbeger!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uso sneaks out the side door and pushes Dufinbeger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Uso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dufinbeger defends well and Uso ends up having to push Dufinbeger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dufinbeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dufinbeger looks to land a combination but Uso avoids it well.
Dufinbeger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uso to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufinbeger throws a series of punches but Uso avoids them all with ease.
Dufinbeger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dufinbeger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dufinbeger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dufinbeger wants to stand up but Uso is controlling him.
Dufinbeger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uso is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso wants to control from the top but Dufinbeger keeps moving.
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. Jonathan Uso wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Uso slips a jab and a cross from Dufinbeger.
Dufinbeger throws a nice looking combination but Uso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dufinbeger pushes Uso off looking to stand but Uso dives back in and keeps control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Uso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dufinbeger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jonathan Uso!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jonathan Uso!
Jonathan Uso wins by majority decision!
A very excited looking Jonathan Uso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Girardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgio Girardi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Vos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Giorgio Girardi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos throws a hook to the side of Girardi's head but Girardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vos swings widly with a right hand
and Girardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Girardi prevents Vos from improving his position.
Girardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vos wants to get back to full guard.
Girardi is working for a kimura but Vos is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Girardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Girardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vos is trying to get back to full guard.
Girardi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girardi is working for a kimura but Vos is defending it quite comfortably.
Girardi seems to be working for a kimura but Vos defends the submission attempt.
Girardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Girardi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Girardi trying to mount his opponent but Vos defends it.
Girardi prevents Vos from improving his position.
Girardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vos sees it coming and defends easily.
Vos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos looking for submissions off his back.
Girardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vos's head.
Vos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Girardi pulls his head out easily.
Girardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Girardi wants to stand up but Vos is controlling the position.
Girardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Girardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vos sees it coming and defends easily.
Girardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girardi seems to be working for a kimura but Vos defends the submission attempt.
Girardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Girardi.
Girardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vos is just riding it out for now. Girardi eventually gives up the hold.
Vos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Girardi is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vos controlling the position well.
Girardi wants to free his trapped foot but Vos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vos trying to hold on to Girardi's head to control him but Girardi postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Girardi wants to take a breather but Vos is having none of it.
Vos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Girardi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vos tries to bum rush Girardi with a series of wild strikes but Girardi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vos throws a sloppy body shot
and Girardi counters with a three punch combo that has Vos backing up. Vos nods at Girardi to acknowledge the strikes.
Vos misses with a lunging right hand
and Girardi counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Girardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Girardi lands some shots froms side control.
Vos tries to improve position but can't.
Girardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Girardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Vos is defending well.
Vos pushes Girardi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Girardi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos is trying to control Girardi's posture but Girardi avoids it.
Girardi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Girardi's guard! Nice work there by Vos!
Vos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Girardi is looking for a triangle but Vos pushes his legs off easily.
Vos throws a big right hand that misses.
Girardi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vos slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Girardi is just riding it out for now. Vos eventually gives up the hold.
Girardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Giorgio Girardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girardi looking for submissions off his back.
Girardi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Girardi actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vos is looking for a kimura here.
Girardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vos pulls his head out easily.
Girardi is trying to control but can't.
Girardi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vos is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girardi is looking to improve his position.
Vos wants to free his trapped foot but Girardi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Girardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Girardi wants to control but Vos is keeping busy.
Girardi actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vos works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Girardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vos misses with a few strikes there.
Vos throws a body punch but Girardi moves out of range.
Vos looks to land a combination but Girardi avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Vos.
Girardi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vos looks to land a combination but Girardi avoids it well.
Vos swings for the body but Girardi moves out of range.
Vos scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Vos misses.
Girardi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Girardi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vos misses with a hook
and Girardi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Girardi.
Girardi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Girardi working some strikes from top position.
Vos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Girardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Girardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girardi has gone for a leg lock! Vos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Girardi's guard.
Girardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Girardi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Girardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girardi has his foot on Vos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vos works his way back into a safe position though.
Vos forces his way into half guard.
Girardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos trying to mount his opponent but Girardi defends it.
Vos trying to control the action but Girardi is working from the bottom.
Girardi actively working from the bottom here.
Girardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vos passes to full mount!
Vos landing punches.
Vos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Girardi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Girardi is looking to escape.
Girardi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Girardi actively working from the bottom here.
Vos trying to control the action but Girardi is working from the bottom.
Girardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Girardi actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Giorgio Girardi just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vos digs a good hook to Girardi's body.
Vos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vos misses the target.
Donk. Vos catches Girardi right on the button with a cross.
Vos cracks Girardi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vos stuffs the takedown.
Vos throws an off balance right hand
and Girardi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vos's guard now.
Girardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vos has his foot on Girardi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Girardi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girardi trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Girardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Girardi trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Girardi drops back looking for a leg! Vos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vos manages to kick Girardi off! Girardi jumps back into Vos's guard.
Girardi 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.
Vos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Girardi!
Girardi is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girardi regains half guard.
Vos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Girardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vos trying to control but Girardi is working from the bottom.
Girardi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Girardi has tightened it up now! Vos 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 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giorgio Girardi!
Giorgio Girardi is the new featherweight champion!
Giorgio Girardi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hoench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandridge comes to the cage accompanied by 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoench's choice of entrance music: Crank it. Brad Bandridge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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26
170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Hoench!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoench swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandridge counters with a left and a right that stings Hoench.
Bandridge avoids a kick to the body.
Hoench ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandridge moves away.
Daniel Hoench seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoench misses with a body shot.
Bandridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandridge lands a big right hand that sends Hoench crashing to the mat! Bandridge stays standing though and waves Hoench back to his feet!
Hoench is rocked!
It looks like Daniel Hoench has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandridge connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hoench covering up! Bandridge comes in with a big uppercut and Hoench goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
Brad Bandridge opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Daniel Hoench stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...that sucks. Ill be back a better fighter. Go Jesus'.
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