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K.O.F.C 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Gulastav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mana Ching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heinrich Gulastav!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ching tries to clinch up but Gulastav circles away and keeps his distance.
Ching showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gulastav.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ching wants to clinch up but Gulastav keeps it at a distance.
Ching tries to clinch up but Gulastav circles away and keeps his distance.
Ching is looking to clinch but Gulastav is avoiding it.
Gulastav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gulastav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gulastav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ching tries to clinch there but Gulastav circles away.
Ching is looking to clinch.
Gulastav drives through and clinches with Ching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gulastav is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ching is looking to control Gulastav's arms but Gulastav gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ching has his back to the cage.
Ching keeps control of Gulastav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gulastav avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gulastav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gulastav is trying to force a seperation but Ching has the dominant position.
Gulastav wants a takedown.
Gulastav is trying to force a seperation but Ching has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Ching fails to land.
Gulastav content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ching pulls guard effortlessly.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gulastav is looking to advance position but Ching has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gulastav really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulastav wants to control but Ching is having none of it.
Gulastav is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ching could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gulastav keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Gulastav wants to hold on but Ching pushes him away.
Ching wants to control the pace but Gulastav is squirming around nicely.
Ching is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gulastav tries to bum rush Ching with a series of wild strikes but Ching uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ching looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gulastav lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ching throws a sloppy head kick and Gulastav moves out of range easily.
Gulastav drops Ching with a beautiful combination! Ching stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gulastav is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mana Ching has been cut.
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!
Gulastav with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ching is breathing heavily.
Gulastav digs a good body shot into Ching's ribs.
Heinrich Gulastav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulastav connects with a right hand. Ching shakes it off.
Gulastav is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Gulastav shuts the power down on Ching. Lights out, game over! Gulastav is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heinrich Gulastav!
Heinrich Gulastav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wave Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hapaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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201 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wave Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Hapaloua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider shoots in looking for a takedown. Hapaloua tries to sprawl out of it but Rider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hapaloua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hapaloua rushes Rider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hapaloua leaning against his opponent.
Rider tries to pull guard but Hapaloua holds him up against the cage and eventually Rider drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Hapaloua.
Rider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider misses with a takedown attempt - Hapaloua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wave Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hapaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapaloua has managed to clinch.
Rider is trying to pull guard but Hapaloua has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hapaloua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hapaloua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rider is trying to pull guard but Hapaloua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hapaloua.
It looks like Wave Rider has been cut.
Rider is breathing heavily.
Hapaloua lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapaloua manages to break the clinch.
Hapaloua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hapaloua pushes Rider up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Rider has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hapaloua.
Rider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hapaloua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riders head.
Hapaloua is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hapaloua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider is rocked!
Hapaloua works on Rider's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Rider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hapaloua lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rider to his knees! Hapaloua keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Hapaloua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chiaton Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puna Wai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chiaton Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo misses with the combination.
Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wai circles away.
Wai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woo pinned against the cage. Woo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Woo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wai gets caught flat footed, as Woo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woo is aware though and is defending well.
Wai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wai is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woo advances to half guard.
Woo thows a huge punch but Wai dodges it nicely.
Wai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wai.
Wai is looking for a triangle but Woo pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai has his foot on Woo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woo works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wai has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Woo is looking to defend but Wai has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Woo! Wai pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Woo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Puna Wai!
A very excited looking Puna Wai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by My Herione. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eriksson is fending him off so far but Burrows persists. Nope, Eriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Burrows tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows clinches up with Eriksson and pushes him back against the cage.
Burrows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eriksson prevents it.
Eriksson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Eriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Burrows taking a breather.
Burrows is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eriksson to keep the fight standing.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Eriksson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eriksson throws a combination that misses
and Burrows finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
Burrows throws a body kick that misses.
Eriksson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Eriksson.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
Burrows shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eriksson defends it nicely.
Burrows walks into a stiff left hand from Eriksson.
Eriksson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burrows.
Bjorn Eriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksson misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Burrows.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Eriksson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eriksson sizes up Burrows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eriksson misses with a body shot.
Burrows shoots for a double leg takedown but Eriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Burrows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burrows is breathing heavily.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burrows is rocked!
It looks like Tyler Burrows has been cut.
Nice body punch from Eriksson.
Oh Burrows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burrows tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eriksson scores with a counter punch that sends Burrows to the canvas! Eriksson smells blood - he's punishing Burrows with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Burrows has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Eriksson!
The defeated Tyler Burrows had this to say: 'I am not impressed by my performance.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Razor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols slaps away a takedown attempt from Razor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Razor is predictable there
and Nichols holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Razor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Razor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nichols just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Razor.
Razor tries for a takedown but Nichols manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Nichols.
Our sources have told us that Nichols has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nichols landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razors head.
Razor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nichols to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols lands a hook that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Razor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nichols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razors head.
Razor throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
Razor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
Razor misses with a knee strike.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor being controlled against the cage.
Nichols lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sid Razor has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nichols is working Razor over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razor wants to take the fight to the mat but Nichols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Razor is looking to control Nichols's arms but Nichols gets an underhook and turns him. Now Razor has his back to the cage.
Razor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razor wants to take the fight to the mat but Nichols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Razor looks winded!
Nichols gets underhooks to prevent Razor's takedown attempt.
Razor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nichols prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Nichols on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols digs a right hand into Razor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Razor's gas tank.
Nichols lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Razor.
Nichols working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nichols lands a body punch.
Nichols lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nichols after a bit of a struggle.
Nichols putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Razor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Nichols creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Razor's defenses.
That's four 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!
A short body shot lands from Nichols as the two fighters clinch.
Razor wants to break free but Nichols has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nichols just stands there and leans against the cage.
Razor takes a shot to the head.
Nichols prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Nichols - that landed with a thud.
Nichols stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nichols working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Razor has Nichols pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nichols manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nichols lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Nichols.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Nichols dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Razor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nichols scores with a hook.
Razor closes the distance and clinches up with Nichols, looking for a takedown. Razor pushes Nichols against the cage but Nichols circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nichols.
Nichols is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nichols scores with a nice strike.
Razor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Razor fails with the takedown
and Nichols counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Razor darts in looking for a takedown but Nichols gets double underhooks and turns Razor into the cage.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Razor.
Nichols is working Razor over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nichols.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichols lands an elbow just above Razor 's eye.
Nichols is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Razor prevents a body shot from Nichols.
Razor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nichols.
Nichols lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Nichols creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Razor's defenses.
Razor is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the cage.
Razor tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Razor back against the cage.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichols slows down the pace here.
Razor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nichols on the inside.
Nichols stops a takedown attempt from Razor.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Razor jumps guard but Nichols stands there with Razor around his waist. Razor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Razor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichols misses with a punch to the body.
Razor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Nichols putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Razor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nichols lands with a left to the head.
Nichols lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nichols.
Razor takes a shot to the head.
Nichols scores with a knee to the head.
Benjamin Nichols has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nichols stalling.
Razor tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichols shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razor can do to turn this around?
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Razor is trying to break free.
Nichols is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Nichols is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nichols works on Razor's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichols shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Razor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nichols avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Nichols.
Razor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nichols using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Nichols dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid Razor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Razor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nichols avoids it really well and circles away.
Nichols moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Razor ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols.
Nichols jabs Razor right on the nose. Razor blinks but takes it well.
Nichols throws a series of strikes that have Razor backpedaling.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols thuds his right hand into Razor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nichols cracks Razor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nichols bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Razor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nichols feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Razor's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nichols.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols lands a head kick. Razor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, jab by Nichols - just one landing.
Razor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nichols counters with a left to the body.
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Razor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Razor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
Nichols moves out of range as Razor strikes.
Nichols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Razor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nichols lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Nichols tenderised Razor's leg. Razor is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Razor momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nichols.
Nichols scores with a spinning back kick!
Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nichols.
Benjamin Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nichols - that will leave a mark!
Razor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sid Razor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols works Razor's body with a nice hook.
Nichols lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Razor. That did some damage!
Razor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nichols to score with a decent uppercut.
Razor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Razor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Razor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Razor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Razor has a takedown stuffed.
Nichols connects with a body shot that sends Razor's belly button to the back.
Nichols scoring well with a low kick there.
Nichols lands a leg kick that knocks Razor off balance momentarily.
Nichols chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nichols scores with a crisp jab that stopped Razor in his tracks.
A left lands for Nichols.
Razor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nichols.
Razor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nichols moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols lands an elbow that stopped Razor in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Nichols.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichols.
Razor is working for takedown but Nichols is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Razor.
Nichols gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nichols landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nichols gets through Razor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Nichols.
Nichols slows down the pace here.
Sid Razor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nichols 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Nichols!
A victorious Benjamin Nichols 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jed Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Angle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Country there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been hearing reports that Country has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Country which made him look bad.
Angle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Country.
Country showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angle.
Angle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Country.
Angle with a poor takedown
and Country counters with a three punch combo that has Angle backing up. Angle nods at Country to acknowledge the strikes.
Country missing with a left hand there. Angle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Angle lands a jab-cross combination.
Country stuffs the takedown.
Jed Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Angle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle tries for a takedown but Country sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Country is breathing heavily.
Country working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Angle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Country has a closed guard, preventing Angle from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle passes Country's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angle tries to pass to full mount but Country defends it.
Angle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Angle seems content to control.
Country knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angle on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throwing shots but Country is blocking nicely.
Angle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric Angle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Angle throws a right hand that Country ducks under and follows up with a left that Country also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle wants to clinch up but Country keeps it at a distance.
Country keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angle gets a double leg takedown into Country's guard.
Country can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angle controls the pace.
Angle forces his way into half guard.
Angle stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Angle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Angle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Country throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Country sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Country keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Country doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angle.
Country avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
Angle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Angle prevents Country from standing back up.
Angle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angle looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Angle is looking to clinch but Country is avoiding it.
Angle fails to land the takedown.
Country swats away the attempt to clinch by Angle.
Country avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Angle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Country shows good takedown defense.
Jed Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Angle.
Angle slips a jab from Country.
Angle has closed the distance and engaged Country in a clinch.
Angle jumps guard but Country turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Country prevents Angle from breaking the clinch.
Angle is working for takedown but Country is calmly controlling the position for now.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Country is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Country on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle pulls Country into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Country accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Country preventing the sweep.
Country has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Eric Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Angle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Angle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Country looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Angle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Angle crashes against the mat.
Angle taking a breather here.
Country really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Angle stands up.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch but Country swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country circles away from the clinch attempt.
Country thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angle rushes Country and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Country looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Angle is trying to break free.
Angle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Angle just leaning against Country, taking a breather.
Angle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle avoids the body shot from Country.
Country avoids the body shot from Angle.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Country sprawls well.
Country throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Country but Country pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jed Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Angle.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Country sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Country's guard.
Angle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angle is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Angle pushing down on Country's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eric Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Country in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jed Country has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle is looking to stand but Angle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Angle raining down shots from the mount!
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.
Angle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angle 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Angle!
Eric Angle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cage Star logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Munoz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
186 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joaquin misses with the combination.
Joaquin looks to clinch
and Munoz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munoz lands a big right hand that sends Joaquin crashing to the mat! Munoz stays standing though and waves Joaquin back to his feet!
Joaquin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joaquin ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Joaquin is still on wobbly legs! Can Munoz finish him?
A slow jab from Munoz misses its intended target.
Joaquin ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Munoz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joaquin.
Joaquin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Munoz.
Joaquin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Munoz counters with a crisp right that sends Joaquin to the canvas! Munoz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Munoz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volk Kruth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Volk Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenberg connects with a single shot there.
Rosenberg slips under a jab from Kruth.
Rosenberg throws a looping overhand right but Kruth ducks down to avoid it.
Rosenberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rosenberg tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Rosenberg with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosenberg.
An inside leg kick from Kruth misses.
Jab, jab by Rosenberg - just one landing.
Rosenberg misses with a body punch
and Kruth counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rosenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kruth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rosenberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kruth winds up and cracks Rosenberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth moves into full mount! Rosenberg won't be happy about that!
Kruth landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rosenberg tries to hold on but Kruth pushes him away.
Rosenberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rosenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Rosenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
Kruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenberg is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Rosenberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruth's back!
Kruth covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rosenberg throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kruth tries to break free.
Kruth has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rosenberg.
Kruth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kruth tries to escape but Rosenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rosenberg struggling to land strikes to the head as Kruth covers up.
Kruth is in bad spot here.
Kruth has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rosenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rosenberg is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth can't escape the position.
Rosenberg is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kruth reverses the position brilliantly into Rosenberg's guard!
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rosenberg has his foot on Kruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Kruth is proving a slippery customer.
Rosenberg has his feet on Kruth's thighs here. He's pushed Kruth off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kruth screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Rosenberg!
Niko Rosenberg retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Niko Rosenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fossmo has chosen Helge Fossmo predikar as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fossmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fossmo.
Coleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman is working Fossmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Fossmo's brow.
Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Fossmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman won't allow Fossmo to sweep him here.
Fossmo is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fossmo is adopting a defensive guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fossmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fossmo is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fossmo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fossmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Fossmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fossmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Fossmo's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Fossmo wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Fossmo controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Fossmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fossmo is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fossmo is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Fossmo manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman working Fossmo over with strikes.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fossmo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fossmo is looking to control Coleman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fossmo avoid being mounted?
Fossmo gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coleman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Fossmo's head.
Fossmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fossmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo looking to control.
Black Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coleman won't allow Fossmo to sweep him here.
Fossmo working a defensive guard here.
Fossmo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo has his foot on Coleman 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Fossmo is breathing heavily.
Fossmo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Coleman has picked Fossmo up and slammed him! Fossmo can't keep hold of the triangle and Coleman manages to pass to side control!
Coleman laying and praying for a moment but Fossmo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fossmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fossmo!
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Fossmo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fossmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to control but Fossmo wriggling away.
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
Fossmo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ground and pound from Coleman .
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Fossmo's temple.
Fossmo wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman working over Fossmo with some ground and pound. Fossmo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fossmo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Fossmo is rocked!
Coleman is keen to just control but Fossmo is a slippery customer.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fossmo is still in real trouble! Can Coleman finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Fossmo is having none of it.
Coleman not doing much here.
Fossmo moves into full guard.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fossmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman gets to his feet and stands over Fossmo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fossmo felt that one! Coleman unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fossmo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman !
A very excited looking Black Coleman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Umaga kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mario Fry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Fatu's chin.
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260 lbs
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278 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Fry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fry looks to throw the jab but Fatu is out of range.
Eddie Fatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fatu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fry stops Fatu from passing to mount.
Fry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fatu on the ground.
Fatu lands a nice forearm strike.
Fatu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fatu is working to tighten his grip on Fry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fatu is really squeezing tight and eventually Fry passes out! Fatu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Fatu!
Eddie Fatu is the new heavyweight champion!
Eddie Fatu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mario Fry stepped up to the mic, saying 'cage star get your fight gear !!!!'.
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