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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hilderbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilderbrook has chosen renegades of funk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Hilderbrook!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilderbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stern, pushing him back against the cage.
Hilderbrook working hard to break the clinch.
Hilderbrook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stern comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jake Hilderbrook has been cut.
Stern presses Hilderbrook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stern cracks Hilderbrook with a nice body shot.
Hilderbrook looks winded!
Stern gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stern stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands an elbow inside.
Stern lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stern lands an elbow that stopped Hilderbrook in his tracks for a moment.
Stern stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stern works on Hilderbrook's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stern.
That has opened up Jake Hilderbrook's cut even more.
Stern comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stern lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Jake Hilderbrook's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Stern.
Jake Hilderbrook'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 Jake Hilderbrook's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Stern!
The defeated Jake Hilderbrook had this to say: 'well done'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Ezekiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero Ezekiel looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zero Ezekiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcel Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ezekiel. Those never looked like landing.
Ezekiel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentino moves out of range as Ezekiel throws a body kick.
Valentino blocks a head kick by Ezekiel.
Valentino lands a big uppercut and Ezekiel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ezekiel looks OK. Valentino waves Ezekiel back to his feet!
It looks like Zero Ezekiel 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!
Valentino takes a swing at Ezekiel's ribcage but misses.
Ezekiel throws a sloppy head kick and Valentino moves out of range easily.
Valentino connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ezekiel out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Valentino!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcel Valentino made sure he mentioned Cage Star , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Epic Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puna Wai (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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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, Epic Fadda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda avoids the head kick by Wai.
Fadda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fadda is looking for a triangle but Wai pushes his legs off easily.
Wai is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda has wrist control.
Fadda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wai is one step ahead there.
Wai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wai is in close to Fadda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fadda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wai passes into half guard.
Fadda manages to get to full guard.
Wai sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fadda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wai has managed to get both his arms back between Fadda's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda keeping moving, preventing Wai from controlling successfully.
Wai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fadda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wai throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda keeping moving, preventing Wai from controlling successfully.
Wai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Puna Wai was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fadda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fadda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wai defends it easily.
Wai stands up over Fadda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fadda keeping moving, preventing Wai from controlling successfully.
Wai connects with a couple of short punches.
Wai trying to control but Fadda is working from the bottom.
Fadda wants to sweep but no luck.
Wai advances to half guard.
Fadda is trying to get back to full guard.
Wai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fadda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fadda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai trying to control but Fadda is working from the bottom.
Fadda has his foot on Wai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wai works his way back into a safe position though.
Fadda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fadda working a defensive guard here.
Fadda is really struggling to control Wai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fadda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fadda working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Puna Wai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fadda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wai trying to control but Fadda is working from the bottom.
Wai is looking to stand up but Fadda won't let him.
Wai cracks Fadda with a solid left hand.
Wai trying to control but Fadda is working from the bottom.
Fadda has his foot on Wai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wai works his way back into a safe position though.
Fadda trying to control the position.
Fadda looking for a guillotine here but Wai defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai stays in close to Fadda's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wai defends well.
Wai chips away with some ground and pound.
Fadda has a closed guard, preventing Wai from standing up.
Fadda is trying to keep Wai in close.
Wai trying to control but Fadda is working from the bottom.
Fadda controls Wai momentarily but Wai frees himself.
Fadda 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fadda misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fadda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fadda is trying to control Wai's posture but Wai avoids it.
Fadda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai prevents Fadda from improving his position.
Wai wants to free his trapped foot but Fadda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fadda to stand up.
Fadda misses with a takedown
and Wai moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Epic Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fadda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fadda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wai trying to control the position but Fadda is working away.
Wai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fadda keeps working.
Fadda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fadda wants to control but Wai postures up.
Wai is working Fadda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fadda stops Wai from passing to mount.
Fadda wants to control but Wai postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda tries to buck Wai off but Wai is having none of it.
Puna Wai has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Wai scoring with punches from side control.
Wai gets to mount! Fadda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fadda's face.
Wai controlling from the full mount.
Wai scoring with strikes but Fadda is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fadda can't escape the position.
Wai unloading with bombs!
Fadda wants to control but Wai is having none of it.
Wai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Wai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fadda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wai counters with a head kick. That will keep Fadda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fadda tries for a takedown but Wai circles away easily
and Wai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fadda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fadda is rocked!
Wai misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Fadda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fadda shoots in for a takedown but Wai shows good takedown defense.
Fadda seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Epic Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai gets the takedown into side control.
Wai wants to control but Fadda is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Fadda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wai scoring with punches from side control.
Fadda tries to buck Wai off but Wai is having none of it.
Wai is working Fadda over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fadda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fadda wants to control but Wai postures up.
Wai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fadda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fadda is looking for a sweep.
Wai working away.
Wai working the ground and pound from side control.
Wai wants to control but Fadda is keeping him busy.
Fadda tries to improve position but can't.
Fadda is working hard here to advance position.
Wai taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai working the ground and pound from side control.
Fadda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda can't do much from the bottom here.
Wai cracks Fadda with a big elbow.
Fadda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wai is looking to take a break and control but Fadda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wai lands a nice short elbow.
Wai is thwarting Fadda's attempts to control the position.
Wai winds up and cracks Fadda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wai slips a nice elbow through Fadda's hands, connecting with Fadda's forehead.
Fadda trying to control here.
Wai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wai working Fadda over with strikes.
Wai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fadda is just riding it out for now. Wai eventually gives up the hold.
Wai wants to pass the guard but Fadda is defending well.
Epic Fadda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Wai there.
Wai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda moves into full guard.
Wai won't allow Fadda to sweep him here.
Wai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fadda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wai controls the pace.
Puna Wai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puna Wai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wai 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puna Wai!
After winning the bout, Puna Wai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Redford!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redford walks into a left hand.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Redford. Redford gets slowly back to his feet.
Redford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murdock takes the fight into the clinch.
Redford is trying to push Murdock away but Murdock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Redford has his takedown stuffed
and Murdock counters with a good, hard body kick but Redford shrugs it off.
Matthew Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Redford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock darts in and clinches Redford up against the cage.
Murdock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redford looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Murdock.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redford is trying to drag Murdock to the mat but Murdock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redford, pushing him back against the cage.
Murdock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redford goes for a takedown attempt but Murdock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murdock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redford's head backwards.
Murdock lands a big head kick that sends Redford tumbling to the mat! Murdock takes a step backwards and waves Redford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Murdock and Redford are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murdock throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Redford into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murdock knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthew Murdock!
Matthew Murdock 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban's entrance music is M83 - Midnight City. A fine choice. Brian Redban 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, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rosenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Redban misses with a body shot.
Redban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redban misses with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Redban finds it's target.
Redban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Redban.
Redban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenberg manages to avoid it.
Redban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rosenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redban throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenberg moves out of range easily.
Redban looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenberg is just out of range.
Redban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redban.
Redban swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a left to the body.
Redban throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rosenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redban.
Nice body kick there by Redban.
Redban misses with a head kick.
Rosenberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rosenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rosenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rosenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redban fails to land with a series of punches.
Redban scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosenberg should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban misses with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Redban tries to work over Rosenberg's front leg with a kick but Rosenberg checks it.
Brian Redban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redban misses with an uppercut
and Rosenberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redban!
Redban is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Redban is controlling his arm.
Redban looks to move to half guard but instead Rosenberg has passed into mount! Damn!
Redban is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Redban is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Redban flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Redban keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rosenberg controlling from the full mount.
Redban is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg is looking to stand but Rosenberg has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Redban is working to get back to half guard.
Rosenberg content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Redban dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redban cracks Rosenberg with a good jab.
Rosenberg moves away from the strike by Redban.
Redban looks to throw the jab but Rosenberg is out of range.
Redban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redban throws a head kick that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redban thinking.
Redban swings widly with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redban!
Redban strikes from the bottom but Rosenberg takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenberg wants to get back to his feet but Redban is holding on tight.
Redban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redban swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rosenberg blocks Redban's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redban flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rosenberg controlling from mount.
Redban is trying to stand.
Rosenberg prevents Redban from getting the reversal.
Redban is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is trying to escape the mount.
Redban flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rosenberg controlling his opponent.
Redban throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Redban regains half guard.
Redban misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban wants to get back to his feet.
Redban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosenberg pulls his head out easily.
Redban missing with punches from the bottom.
Redban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosenberg pulls his head out easily.
Rosenberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Redban controls his leg.
Redban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Redban wants to get back to full guard but Rosenberg has mounted him!
Rosenberg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Redban swings widly with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Redban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redban with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redban throws an elbow but it misses.
Redban tries a knee to the head but Rosenberg blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redban throws an elbow but it misses.
Redban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rosenberg avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Redban will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rosenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redban.
Redban throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redban thinking.
Redban throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redban's guard.
Redban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rosenberg passes into side control.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Redban has his arm trapped.
Redban is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Niko Rosenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rosenberg gets to mount! Redban was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Redban can't escape the position.
Redban swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rosenberg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Redban misses with a series of wild punches.
Redban misses with a hook to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Redban's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rosenberg passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Redban has his arm trapped.
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!
Redban is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rosenberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rosenberg controlling from mount.
Redban is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg blocks Redban's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rosenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redban is desperately trying to improve his position but Rosenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Rosenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban gets back to half guard.
Redban with the active half guard here but Rosenberg passes nicely into side control.
Redban tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban throws a few strikes from the bottom but Rosenberg takes advantage and mounts!
Rosenberg controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rosenberg really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Redban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redban throws a sloppy body shot
and Rosenberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Rosenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redban smiles and moves away.
Redban misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Redban looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rosenberg has picked Redban up and slammed him! Redban can't keep hold of the triangle and Rosenberg manages to pass to side control!
Redban tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rosenberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Redban is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Redban is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redban is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Redban squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Redban manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like Rosenberg is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is pressing down on Rosenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redban throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rosenberg uses it to pass to side control.
Redban tries to improve position but can't.
Redban tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rosenberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rosenberg tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Rosenberg controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg is looking to stand but Rosenberg has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Redban is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redban flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rosenberg is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rosenberg blocks Redban's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Redban is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redban is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Redban is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Redban is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian Redban will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Redban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redban misses with a hook
and Rosenberg moves into the clinch.
Rosenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redban tries to land a knee to the head but Rosenberg blocks with his arms.
Rosenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redban smiles and moves away.
Redban misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Rosenberg.
Redban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Redban.
Redban misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redban's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Redban.
Rosenberg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Redban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redban has a hand on Rosenberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rosenberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Redban wants to try and get back to his feet.
Redban is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rosenberg controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is trying to escape the mount.
Redban trying desperately to get to his feet.
Redban working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian Redban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redban wants to control but Rosenberg is having none of it.
Redban is looking to improve his position but Rosenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Redban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rosenberg avoids the attempt from Redban to control.
Redban can't escape the position.
Redban tries to hold on but Rosenberg postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redban really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Redban showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Redban!
An out of breath Brian Redban 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sebastien Deveraux was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176 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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes Deveraux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deveraux misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deveraux throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Deveraux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deveraux blocking some punches.
Deveraux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deveraux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deveraux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Deveraux is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deveraux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deveraux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deveraux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deveraux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deveraux stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deveraux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deveraux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deveraux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deveraux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deveraux works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Deveraux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson is controlling Deveraux's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Deveraux is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deveraux throws a big elbow that misses.
Deveraux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deveraux is aware though and is defending well.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Deveraux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Deveraux wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deveraux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Deveraux from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deveraux manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deveraux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deveraux is retaining full guard.
Jackson stands and throws Deveraux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Deveraux prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson advances to full mount.
Deveraux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes Deveraux's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Deveraux is in trouble.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Deveraux is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Jackson off. It looks like it's working - Jackson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Deveraux displaying calm under pressure there.
Deveraux rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deveraux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Deveraux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deveraux backwards.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donnie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deveraux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Deveraux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donnie Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deveraux is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deveraux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deveraux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deveraux wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deveraux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has his hands on Deveraux's head, controlling the position.
Deveraux wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deveraux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deveraux has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Deveraux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Deveraux landing some decent shots from guard.
Deveraux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deveraux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deveraux wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deveraux manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deveraux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Deveraux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deveraux preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Deveraux from controlling successfully.
Deveraux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastien Deveraux wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux closes the distance and clinches.
Deveraux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deveraux defends it easily.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deveraux throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deveraux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Deveraux looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Deveraux uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Deveraux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deveraux wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Deveraux defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deveraux defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control!
Jackson trying to control the position but Deveraux is working away.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Deveraux denies him.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Deveraux is defending well.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deveraux regains half guard.
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donnie Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Deveraux working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deveraux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Jackson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Donnie Jackson made sure he mentioned Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Umaga. Eddie Fatu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Black Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fatu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Fatu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Coleman has Fatu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coleman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fatu tumbling to the mat - Coleman dives into Fatu's guard.
Fatu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fatu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman .
Fatu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coleman is defending well. Fatu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coleman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fatu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Fatu!
Eddie Fatu retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Fatu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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