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Hilo Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaleo Makua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Schmeyer (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 Dylan Schmeyer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
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155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleo Makua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Schmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmeyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmeyer.
Makua has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmeyer throws an off balance right hand
and Makua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makua.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makua misses with a takedown attempt - Schmeyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmeyer lands a jab-cross combination.
Makua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmeyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmeyer moves out of range as Makua throws a body kick.
Schmeyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice combination there by Schmeyer.
It looks like Kaleo Makua has been cut.
Schmeyer throws a series of punches but Makua moves out of range.
Schmeyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dylan Schmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmeyer throws a hook but Makua avoids it easily.
Schmeyer misses with the combination.
Schmeyer forces Makua back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makua misses with the combination.
Schmeyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makua counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Makua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makua throws a leg kick but Schmeyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmeyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makua scores with a leg kick.
Schmeyer lands a jab to the nose.
Makua takes a swing at Schmeyer's ribcage but misses.
Makua shoots and misses
and Schmeyer counters with a leg kick.
Schmeyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makua throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeyer moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makua is defended easily by Schmeyer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleo Makua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmeyer misses with a few strikes there.
Schmeyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Schmeyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmeyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makua.
Schmeyer misses with a wild combination.
Makua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmeyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmeyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makua misses with a takedown attempt - Schmeyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmeyer misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Schmeyer scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Schmeyer finds it's target.
Makua throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeyer moves out of range easily.
Schmeyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makua shoots in for a takedown but Schmeyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmeyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makua shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmeyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmeyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmeyer gets a clinch.
Makua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schmeyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schmeyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makua misses with a takedown attempt - Schmeyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makua dodges the punch combination from Schmeyer.
Makua closes the distance and clinches up with Schmeyer, looking for a takedown. Makua pushes Schmeyer against the cage but Schmeyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makua.
Schmeyer has closed the distance and engaged Makua in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Schmeyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaleo Makua's cut.
That's time! Makua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schmeyer clinches with his opponent.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch.
Makua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makua goes for a double leg but Schmeyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmeyer continues to drive forward.
Makua tries to pull guard but Schmeyer won't allow it.
Schmeyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmeyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schmeyer throws a nice looking combination but Makua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makua throws a head kick that misses.
Makua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleo Makua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaleo Makua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Schmeyer does no damage.
Dylan Schmeyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makua gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeyer pushes Makua off and gets back to his feet.
Makua shoots in but no luck this time.
Schmeyer throws a solid leg kick but Makua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmeyer.
Schmeyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makua.
Makua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makua misses with a body kick.
Makua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schmeyer's guard.
Schmeyer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Schmeyer breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmeyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmeyer misses with a two punch combination.
Schmeyer misses with a double jab
and Makua counters with a takedown into side control.
Makua decides to stand back up.
Makua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmeyer as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmeyer is fending him off so far but Makua persists. Nope, Schmeyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmeyer misses with a leg kick.
Makua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dylan Schmeyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmeyer throws a solid leg kick but Makua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmeyer.
Makua misses with a series of wild punches.
Makua fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schmeyer!
Schmeyer scores with a one two! Makua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makua is defended easily by Schmeyer.
Schmeyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makua throws a right hand that Schmeyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmeyer also avoids with ease.
Schmeyer connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmeyer connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmeyer cracks Makua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schmeyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Schmeyer.
Schmeyer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schmeyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmeyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmeyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makua throws a head kick but Schmeyer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Schmeyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaleo Makua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmeyer pushes Makua up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmeyer.
Makua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmeyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schmeyer defends well and Makua ends up having to push Schmeyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makua jumps guard but Schmeyer stands there with Makua around his waist. Makua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makua tries to break the clinch but Schmeyer is controlling the position.
Makua can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleo Makua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makua manages to break the clinch.
Schmeyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makua dives in and grabs Schmeyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmeyer pushes down on Makua's head and hops out.
Schmeyer moves in looking to clinch but Makua pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Schmeyer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmeyer jabs Makua right on the nose. Makua blinks but takes it well.
Makua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schmeyer feints a jab promting Makua to slip. Schmeyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schmeyer stuffs the takedown.
Makua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmeyer counters with a left and a right that stings Makua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmeyer clinches with his opponent.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makua takes one on the button.
Schmeyer scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Schmeyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Schmeyer as he connects with a hook.
Schmeyer misses with a double jab.
Schmeyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Schmeyer.
Makua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmeyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaleo Makua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmeyer.
Makua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmeyer circles away.
Makua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmeyer misses with the combination.
Schmeyer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makua in his tracks.
Schmeyer forces Makua back against the cage and clinches.
Schmeyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schmeyer lands a body shot.
Schmeyer breaks the clinch.
Makua dodges the punch combination from Schmeyer.
Makua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makua throws a combination that misses
and Schmeyer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeyer misses with a few strikes there.
Makua misses with a head kick.
Schmeyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmeyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Makua jumps guard but Schmeyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmeyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmeyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmeyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makua shoots for a takedown but Schmeyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makua fails with the takedown
and Schmeyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dylan Schmeyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Schmeyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Schmeyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmeyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Schmeyer!
The defeated Kaleo Makua had this to say: 'THANKS TO MY LORD JAH ALL THANKS AND PRAISES GO OUT TO HIM ALL DAY EVERYDAY.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Overkill. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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27
179 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lao Tzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tzu misses.
Tzu stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Tzu lands with an overhand left.
Tzu tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tzu with a jab.
Tzu throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Tzu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott avoids the body shot from Tzu.
A combination from Tzu does no damage.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tzu.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott avoids the body shot from Tzu.
Scott moves out of range as Tzu strikes.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Tzu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tzu throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Lao Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tzu.
Scott lands with a slapping head kick.
Scott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Tzu moves out of range easily.
Tzu connects with a looping right hand.
Tzu throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tzu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Tzu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Georg Scott has been cut.
Tzu throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tzu.
Scott misses with a hook.
Lao Tzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu lands a body shot.
Tzu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Tzu lands.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott throws a body punch but Tzu moves out of range.
Scott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tzu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tzu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tzu misses with a two punch combination.
Scott misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzu lands a jab to the nose.
Tzu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tzu cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Nice cross by Tzu.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tzu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tzu lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Tzu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tzu avoids the head kick by Scott.
Tzu looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Tzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzu scores with a three punch combo!
Tzu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tzu thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Tzu.
Scott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tzu lands a slapping body shot.
Tzu swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott clinches up with Tzu and pushes him back against the cage.
Tzu jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tzu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Tzu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tzu throws a shot to the body.
Tzu throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott throws a head kick that Tzu semi-blocks.
Some bone on bone action there as Tzu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tzu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Tzu does no damage.
Tzu stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lao Tzu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tzu misses with the combination.
Tzu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a body kick that stops Tzu in his tracks momentarily.
Scott tries to clinch up but Tzu circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott wants to slow Tzu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tzu digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Tzu is looking to wear down Scott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tzu.
Tzu scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tzu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.
Tzu fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tzu as he connects with a hook.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott scores with a spinning back kick!
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Tzu moves out of range easily.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Tzu moves out of range easily.
Tzu lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tzu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
Tzu lands with a shot to the body.
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scott has Tzu up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzu lands a jab to the nose.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Tzu.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Tzu.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tzu swinging wildly here.
Tzu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tzu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzu throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Tzu avoids the head kick by Scott.
Tzu takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Tzu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Tzu.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Tzu.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott wants to clinch up but Tzu keeps it at a distance.
Tzu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lao Tzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzu looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tzu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott throws a head kick that half lands.
Scott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Georg Scott's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzu misses the shot to the body.
Scott slips a jab from Tzu.
Tzu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tzu duly obliges.
Scott throws the kick towards the body but Tzu avoids it.
Tzu cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tzu connects with a looping right hand.
Tzu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
Tzu throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Tzu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Tzu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tzu works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Tzu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tzu avoids a kick to the body.
Tzu lands a jab to the head.
Tzu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Tzu avoids the head kick by Scott.
Tzu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott goes for a double leg but Tzu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tzu continues to drive forward.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Tzu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Tzu does no damage.
Tzu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tzu to the ground. Scott is now in Tzu's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Tzu's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Tzu's legs - danger averted.
Lao Tzu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Tzu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Tzu up and slammed him! Tzu can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzu is looking to reverse the position.
Scott wants to stand but Tzu has his arm trapped.
Tzu is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzu keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tzu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands up and beckons Tzu to his feet.
Tzu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.
Tzu clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tzu's head.
Tzu misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with an outside leg kick.
Tzu cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tzu with a jab.
Tzu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tzu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tzu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tzu digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Tzu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack! Scott lands a heavy head kick that drops Tzu. The ref tackles Scott to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tzu was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Georg Scott!
Our winner, Georg Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Bagcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan Bagcal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Bagcal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bagcal.
Bagcal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macotti.
Bagcal tries to clinch there but Macotti circles away.
Bagcal fails to land the takedown.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagcal punching to the body, from the bottom.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagcal is keeping the position for now.
Macotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagcal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagcal keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Macotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagcal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagcal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagcal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macotti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bagcal keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagcal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macotti.
Macotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macotti preventing the sweep.
Bagcal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macotti is controlling him.
Bagcal can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagcal is not content to let Macotti control the position.
Macotti seems to be working for a kimura but Bagcal defends the submission attempt.
Macotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Macotti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bagcal tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Macotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Donovan Bagcal had this to say: 'all thanks and praises go out to my LORD JAH. without him nothing would be possible .BLESS'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aster Roid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Awesome God. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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231 lbs
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268 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Aster Roid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thumbo Plights!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plights takes a swing at Roid's ribcage but misses.
Plights gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roid counters with a left to the body.
Roid closes the distance and pushes Plights back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roid.
Roid lands with a left to the head.
Roid lands a left hand.
Roid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plights backwards.
Roid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Plights in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plights looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roid lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roid.
Roid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roid lands with a left to the head.
Plights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roid after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Roid on the inside.
Roid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plights backwards.
Roid stalls.
Roid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plights or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roid landing knees to the body.
Roid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plights backwards.
Roid lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Plights lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roid just leaning against Plights, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roid.
Plights's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roid.
Plights is rocked!
Roid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plights is still on wobbly legs! Can Roid finish him?
Roid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plights up against the cage.
Plights seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Roid.
Roid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roid lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roid.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roid.
Roid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roid scores with a shot to the side of Plights's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roid drops Plights onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Plights is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Roid.
Roid lands a nice uppercut.
Roid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roid with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Plights drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Aster Roid!
Post fight, an emotional Aster Roid said 'Thanks for a fine fight...who's next?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Owen Castle enters the cage!
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22
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Siren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the liver by Castle. Beautiful body shot.
Siren throws a series of punches but Castle moves out of range.
Castle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siren was covering up waiting for the punch and Castle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Siren looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castle passes Siren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siren defending well though.
Castle stops Siren from getting back to his feet.
Siren actively working from the bottom here.
Siren pushes Castle off looking to stand but Castle dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Castle.
Castle is trying to control. Siren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siren is trying to stand back up but Castle is controlling him
Castle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castle.
Castle is working for a submission of some sort.
Castle trying to control the action but Siren is working from the bottom.
Castle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle avoids the attempt from Siren to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siren has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Castle is looking for the choke from the back position but Siren is controlling his hands well.
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!
Siren defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Castle's arms.
Castle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Castle sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Siren taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Castle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghanghis Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Datsik's choice of entrance music: So What. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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24
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ghanghis Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik misses the jab.
Symbol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Symbol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Datsik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Datsik thows a body kick. Symbol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Symbol throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Symbol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Symbol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Symbol moved out of range nicely.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Datsik as he connects with a hook.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Datsik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Symbol lands a jab to the nose.
Datsik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Symbol.
Symbol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Symbol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Symbol circles away.
Symbol moves out of range of the strikes.
Datsik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Symbol moved out of range.
Datsik is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Symbol finds it's way through Datsik's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Datsik.
Symbol throws a hook but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik looks to throw a body kick
and Symbol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symbol.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Symbol scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Datsik.
Datsik throws a front kick that sends Symbol stumbling back into the cage.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Symbol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik tries to clinch there but Symbol circles away.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Datsik throws a jab when Symbol was well out of range.
Symbol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Ghanghis Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a two punch combination.
Datsik with a nice cross.
Symbol throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Datsik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Datsik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Datsik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Symbol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Datsik slips a straight right by Symbol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Symbol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symbol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symbol slips a jab from Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Symbol saw that one coming.
Symbol moves out of range of the body kick.
Symbol defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Symbol is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symbol's efforts to push away.
Datsik keeps control of Symbol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Datsik pushes Symbol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghanghis Datsik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Datsik.
Symbol gets tackled into the cage by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
Symbol tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
Symbol has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik lands a body punch.
Symbol wants to get back to striking at distance but Datsik won't allow it.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Datsik breaks the clinch.
Datsik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Symbol didn't see that one coming.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Datsik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Symbol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Symbol saw that one coming.
Symbol connects with a looping right hand.
Ghanghis Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik has managed to clinch.
Datsik manages to break the clinch.
Symbol defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik throws a lazy body kick
and Symbol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik throws a hook but Symbol blocks it.
Datsik throws a hook but Symbol avoids it easily.
Datsik throws a nice looking combination but Symbol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Symbol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Symbol gets tackled into the cage by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik prevents Symbol from breaking the clinch.
Symbol tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
Symbol can't break the clinch.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
Datsik throws a lazy right hand but Symbol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Datsik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symbol circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik blocks a jab.
Symbol staying out of range there.
A jab from Symbol misses.
Symbol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol blocks the body kick.
Datsik throws out a powerful jab.
Datsik instigates a clinch.
Symbol is trying to break the clinch but Datsik is controlling him.
Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Symbol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Datsik.
A slow jab from Symbol misses its intended target.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Datsik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Symbol throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Symbol moves out of range as Datsik strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Datsik takes one on the button.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Symbol moved out of range nicely.
Symbol just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik scores with a push kick.
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!
Symbol takes one on the button.
Datsik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Symbol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Symbol under the eye.
Datsik slips a straight right by Symbol.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Symbol's shoulder, as Symbol tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghanghis Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Symbol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Datsik scores with the left hand. Symbol knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symbol. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Symbol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Symbol blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Datsik.
Symbol throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Symbol.
Datsik has managed to clinch.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Symbol thuds his right hand into Datsik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a right hand that Symbol ducks under and follows up with a left that Symbol also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Symbol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Symbol cracks Datsik with an open hand slap.
Datsik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Symbol swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Datsik misses with a series of wild punches.
Datsik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses the jab.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symbol.
Symbol tries to move into range but Datsik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Symbol connects with a looping right hand.
Datsik looks to land a body kick but Symbol moved away.
Datsik misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symbol throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Symbol.
Datsik misses with an uppercut
and Symbol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Symbol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Datsik has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a hook but Symbol avoids it easily.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Symbol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Symbol throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Symbol lunges at Datsik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Datsik's hand.
Symbol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Datsik.
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
Symbol connects with a nice looking jab.
Datsik misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Datsik takes one on the button.
Datsik is rocked!
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symbol.
Datsik is still on wobbly legs! Can Symbol finish him?
Symbol looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Datsik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Symbol counters with a crisp right that sends Datsik to the canvas! Symbol follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Symbol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Tsvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattsu Tsvetkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Tsvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsvetkov throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
Tsvetkov misses the jab.
Mendez throws a right and a left that Tsvetkov avoids nicely.
Tsvetkov throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Tsvetkov throws a leg kick but Mendez moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Mendez.
It looks like Gattsu Tsvetkov has been cut.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Tsvetkov.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tsvetkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez moves out of range as Tsvetkov strikes.
Tsvetkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendez throws a body punch but Tsvetkov moves out of range.
Tsvetkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsvetkov misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsvetkov thinking.
Tsvetkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsvetkov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a three punch combo!
Mendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsvetkov should have avoided that one.
Mendez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsvetkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsvetkov throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Boom Boom Room in the buildup to the fight.
Tsvetkov misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Mendez - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez works the jab nicely.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez takes a swing at Tsvetkov's ribcage but misses.
Mendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsvetkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsvetkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez throws a body punch but Tsvetkov moves out of range.
Mendez scores with the left hand. Tsvetkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsvetkov misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Mendez misses with the combination.
Tsvetkov throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsvetkov throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Mendez defending well as Tsvetkov loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsvetkov misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez misses with a combination
and Tsvetkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsvetkov misses the target.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsvetkov ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Tsvetkov avoids them all with ease.
Tsvetkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsvetkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Tsvetkov lands.
Tsvetkov misses the shot to the body.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsvetkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Tsvetkov defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsvetkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendez scores with a one two! Tsvetkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut even more.
A jab from Mendez misses.
The fighters circling - Tsvetkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez with a nice cross.
Tsvetkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez scores with a nice strike.
Tsvetkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsvetkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsvetkov lands with an overhand left.
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 George Mendez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Tsvetkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendez misses with a jab to the body
and Tsvetkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsvetkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsvetkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsvetkov throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Mendez. Beautiful body shot.
Mendez moves out of range as Tsvetkov strikes.
Mendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsvetkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsvetkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
Mendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez lands with a cross.
Tsvetkov digs a good hook to Mendez's body.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez digs a good hook to Tsvetkov's body.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Tsvetkov misses.
Tsvetkov avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez connects with the punch.
Tsvetkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsvetkov.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsvetkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Mendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsvetkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsvetkov looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
Gattsu Tsvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsvetkov connects with a looping right hand.
Mendez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendez jabs at Tsvetkov's body.
Tsvetkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsvetkov slips under a jab.
Tsvetkov throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Tsvetkov throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsvetkov moves forwards but Mendez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
George Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Tsvetkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsvetkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsvetkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsvetkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsvetkov throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tsvetkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsvetkov throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tsvetkov counter with a right hand.
Tsvetkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsvetkov. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendez, as that shot connected.
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!
Mendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Tsvetkov.
Mendez checks the leg kick.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsvetkov.
Mendez misses with a double jab
and Tsvetkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsvetkov throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez throws a jab when Tsvetkov was well out of range.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Mendez takes a swing at Tsvetkov's ribcage but misses.
Mendez misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gattsu Tsvetkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsvetkov throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez cracks Tsvetkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsvetkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsvetkov manages to avoid it.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsvetkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsvetkov.
Mendez takes one on the button.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsvetkov.
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
Tsvetkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsvetkov throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetkov loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Tsvetkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsvetkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov walks into a left hand.
Mendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Tsvetkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsvetkov manages to avoid it.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a jab when Tsvetkov was well out of range.
A left lands for Mendez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsvetkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendez on the side of the head.
Mendez throws a hook to the side of Tsvetkov's head but Tsvetkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Tsvetkov throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Tsvetkov misses with a straight left.
A big left from Tsvetkov misses.
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Mendez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsvetkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Mendez.
Mendez cracks Tsvetkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez swinging wildly here.
Tsvetkov connects with a body shot that sends Mendez's belly button to the back.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov misses with a two punch combination.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Mendez tries to bum rush Tsvetkov with a series of wild strikes but Tsvetkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsvetkov.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Tsvetkov takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsvetkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez feints a jab promting Tsvetkov to slip. Mendez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsvetkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Mendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsvetkov throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Mendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsvetkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsvetkov takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Tsvetkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez tries to bum rush Tsvetkov with a series of wild strikes but Tsvetkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsvetkov.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendez 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Mendez!
A very excited looking George Mendez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Lim Napoles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sailor Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Lim Napoles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Napoles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Napoles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Napoles fails to land with a series of punches.
Napoles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Napoles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Napoles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Napoles pushes him off.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Napoles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Napoles lands a head shot.
Napoles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Napoles to the ground. Gracie is now in Napoles's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Napoles is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoles keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Napoles is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Napoles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Napoles trying to control the position here.
Napoles keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Napoles. Those never looked like landing.
Napoles misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoles misses the shot to the body.
Napoles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Napoles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie staying out of range there.
A big right from Napoles misses.
Napoles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Napoles catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Napoles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Napoles's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Napoles scores with a jab.
Napoles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoles.
A jab lands there for Napoles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Napoles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Jacques Lim Napoles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.
Napoles throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Napoles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Napoles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Napoles misses its intended target.
Napoles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Napoles misses with a wild combination.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Napoles quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Napoles defends it well.
Napoles is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoles tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Napoles pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie prevents Napoles from improving his position.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Lim Napoles dominated that round.
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.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Napoles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Napoles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Napoles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Napoles circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Napoles.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Napoles misses with a body shot.
Napoles scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Napoles.
A cross from Napoles lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoles. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Napoles.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Napoles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoles. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Napoles misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Napoles. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Napoles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Napoles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Napoles connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Napoles scores with a decent looking hook.
Napoles throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Napoles.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napoles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Napoles sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Napoles throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Napoles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Napoles.
Napoles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Napoles.
Napoles connects with a body shot.
Jacques Lim Napoles is winning the standup battle so far.
Napoles stuffs the takedown.
Jacques Lim Napoles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.
Nice uppercut there from Napoles.
Donk. Napoles catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Napoles scores with a body shot.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoles looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Napoles lands with a good body shot.
Napoles throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Napoles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good standup being displayed there by Napoles as he connects with a hook.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Napoles counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A big left from Napoles misses.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie closes the distance but Napoles moves to the side
and Napoles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Napoles lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Napoles misses with a wild body shot.
Napoles scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napoles lands with a shot to the body.
Napoles tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Napoles misses.
Napoles lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Napoles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Napoles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Lim Napoles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Napoles tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Napoles to the ground. Napoles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Napoles misses with a looping left.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Napoles counter with a right hand.
Napoles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Napoles lands with a cross.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Napoles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napoles is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Napoles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Napoles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie passes Napoles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Napoles is trying to stand.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Napoles sees it coming and defends easily.
Napoles wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Napoles defends it well.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoles moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Napoles 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.
Napoles wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie postures up.
Napoles is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Sailor Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Napoles keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Napoles's guard.
Gracie trying to work for an americana but Napoles has managed to regain full guard.
Napoles has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie stops Napoles from standing up.
Napoles trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Jacques Lim Napoles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Napoles is keeping the position for now.
Napoles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Sailor Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're going to have a standup here because Jacques Lim Napoles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Napoles catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napoles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Napoles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Jacques Lim Napoles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.
Napoles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Napoles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Lim Napoles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Napoles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Lim Napoles!
Jacques Lim Napoles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Sailor Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conqueraw Jahbless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (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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20
142 lbs
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21
143 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conqueraw Jahbless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menchaka cracks Jahbless with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Menchaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jahbless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Menchaka.
Menchaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jahbless.
A right-left combo lands from Menchaka.
Jab by Menchaka.
Jahbless throws a body punch but Menchaka moves out of range.
Menchaka is looking to slow Jahbless down with leg kicks.
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
Menchaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahbless ducks under a wild hook from Menchaka.
Jahbless checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahbless moves out of range as Menchaka throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Menchaka.
Jahbless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menchaka.
Menchaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Menchaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Menchaka. Beautiful body shot.
Menchaka scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Conqueraw Jahbless has been cut.
Menchaka digs a good hook to Jahbless's body.
Menchaka misses with a right hand
and Jahbless counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jahbless misses with the combination.
A big right from Menchaka misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless checks the leg kick nicely there.
Menchaka dodges the punch combination from Jahbless.
Menchaka tries to score with a low kick but Jahbless moves his leg out of the way.
Jahbless doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Menchaka misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menchaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menchaka scores with a leg kick.
Jahbless takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jahbless takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menchaka sizes up Jahbless with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Menchaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jahbless lands with a nice body punch.
Jahbless moves forwards but Menchaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jahbless slips under a jab.
Jahbless moves out of range as Menchaka strikes.
Menchaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menchaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jahbless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jahbless takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menchaka scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menchaka ducks under a wild hook from Jahbless.
Jahbless falls off balance throwing a combination
and Menchaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jahbless walks into a jab.
Menchaka swings widly with a right hand
and Jahbless counters with a series of strikes. Menchaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Menchaka lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menchaka scores with a jab to the body.
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Menchaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conqueraw Jahbless's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jahbless keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menchaka scores with a shot to the body.
Jahbless takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jahbless takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jahbless's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menchaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jahbless scrambles back to his feet.
Menchaka misses with a body shot
and Jahbless counters with a three punch combo that has Menchaka backing up. Menchaka nods at Jahbless to acknowledge the strikes.
Menchaka looks to land a combination but Jahbless avoids it well.
Menchaka throws a low kick but Jahbless avoids it.
Conqueraw Jahbless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jahbless misses with a combination
and Menchaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menchaka throws a low kick but Jahbless avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka takes a swing at Jahbless's ribcage but misses.
Jahbless checks a leg kick.
Jahbless gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menchaka.
Menchaka digs a good hook to Jahbless's body.
Jahbless keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menchaka with a jab.
Jahbless avoids the body shot from Menchaka.
Menchaka stuns Jahbless with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jahbless checks a leg kick.
Menchaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jahbless drops his hands momentarily and Menchaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahbless was well out of range. Poor timing from Menchaka.
Menchaka throws out a leg kick but Jahbless moves out of range and Menchaka only half commits.
Jahbless takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Menchaka catches Jahbless right on the button with a cross.
Menchaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jahbless has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menchaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menchaka throws a low kick, looking for Jahbless's leg but Jahbless calmly moves out of range.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jahbless moves away.
Jahbless fails to land with a series of punches.
Menchaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahbless was well out of range. Poor timing from Menchaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menchaka.
Menchaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menchaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Menchaka.
Menchaka takes one on the button.
Jahbless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menchaka throws a lazy right hand but Jahbless sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menchaka misses with a left hand
and Jahbless counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menchaka leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Menchaka.
Menchaka scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jahbless backwards.
Jahbless is rocked!
Menchaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Jahbless is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jahbless moves out of range as Menchaka strikes.
Jahbless seems to have got his legs back now.
Jahbless checks a low kick from Menchaka.
Menchaka scores with a push kick.
Menchaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Menchaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menchaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jahbless doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jahbless checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jahbless takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conqueraw Jahbless's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jahbless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menchaka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jahbless crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Menchaka - the referee stops the clock and Jahbless gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Menchaka. Jahbless manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jahbless tries to bum rush Menchaka with a series of wild strikes but Menchaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jahbless rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menchaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Menchaka.
Menchaka misses with a hook. Jahbless ducked under it nicely.
Jahbless moves out of range of the strikes.
Menchaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jahbless slips a jab and a cross from Menchaka.
Menchaka misses with a body shot.
Menchaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahbless is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jahbless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jahbless is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Menchaka misses with a hook. Jahbless ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Menchaka catches Jahbless right on the button with a cross.
Menchaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahbless sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jahbless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menchaka.
Menchaka misses with a right hand
and Jahbless counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Menchaka pulls Jahbless in to control the position.
Menchaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jahbless won't allow Menchaka to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menchaka keeping moving, preventing Jahbless from controlling successfully.
Jahbless looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menchaka thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Jahbless does no damage.
Menchaka misses with a hook to the body
and Jahbless counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jahbless.
Jahbless prevents a body shot from Menchaka.
Menchaka lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless tries to pull guard but Menchaka won't allow it.
Menchaka lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menchaka.
Jahbless drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Menchaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conqueraw Jahbless has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menchaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jahbless tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Menchaka smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conqueraw Jahbless. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jahbless takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahbless uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menchaka.
Jahbless needs to keep his hands up - Menchaka had a free shot at his head there.
Menchaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jahbless's calf.
Jahbless takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Menchaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jahbless takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menchaka scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jahbless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menchaka.
Menchaka lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Menchaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menchaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Menchaka!
Mitchell Menchaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Denver Washington enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington connects with a jab.
Washington 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.
Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
It looks like Carl Woods has been cut.
Carl Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Jab by Washington.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woods.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods misses the jab.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Washington avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Woods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington clobbers Woods with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woods.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Woods slips a jab from Washington.
Washington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Woods misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington scores with a decent looking hook.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Washington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Woods had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington moves out of range as Woods strikes.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Washington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Woods tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Woods swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Woods cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Washington lands a jab to the head.
Denver Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Woods slips under a jab.
Washington slips a jab from Woods.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington moves away from the strike by Woods.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Washington misses.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Washington.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington slips under a jab.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Woods avoids the body shot from Washington.
Woods throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woods throws a one two combo.
Washington moves away from the strike by Woods.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Woods throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington moves away from the strike by Woods.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Washington.
Woods misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods with a jab.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Woods misses.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington moves away from the strike by Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denver Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woods.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab.
Washington scores with a body shot.
Woods moves away from the strike by Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Washington lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carl Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Woods lands a jab.
A big left from Washington misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods throws a shot to the body.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Woods misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Woods.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a two punch combo.
Woods is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington sizes up Woods with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods misses with a looping right.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
Denver Washington 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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