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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven OlyLarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven OlyLarsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven OlyLarsen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OlyLarsen with a poor takedown
and Michael counters with a left to the body.
Michael moves into range and clinches up with OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Michael is trying to keep an underhook but OlyLarsen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OlyLarsen is working for a submission of some sort.
OlyLarsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michael is looking for a sweep. OlyLarsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OlyLarsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michael tries to get to full guard but OlyLarsen has control of the leg.
Michael manages to get to full guard.
Michael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OlyLarsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michael has escaped and now he's on top!
OlyLarsen seems keen to control Michael's posture.
OlyLarsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OlyLarsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OlyLarsen seems keen to control Michael's posture.
Michael has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OlyLarsen is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Michael wasn't doing enough on the ground.
OlyLarsen shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OlyLarsen.
Jason Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven OlyLarsen.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael works the jab nicely.
OlyLarsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
OlyLarsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michael is fending him off so far but OlyLarsen persists. Nope, Michael circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Michael.
Michael looking to score a takedown here. OlyLarsen is defending well but Michael drives through and ends up in OlyLarsen's guard.
Michael won't allow OlyLarsen to sweep him here.
OlyLarsen looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OlyLarsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael stays in close to OlyLarsen's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OlyLarsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michael wanted to stand there but OlyLarsen had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Michael just wasn't active enough.
OlyLarsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michael was covering up waiting for the punch and OlyLarsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michael is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OlyLarsen defends well.
Michael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael controls OlyLarsen momentarily but OlyLarsen frees himself.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
OlyLarsen with a nice head shot there.
OlyLarsen wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michael looking to control.
Michael is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OlyLarsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Michael tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Michael dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OlyLarsen with a poor takedown
and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OlyLarsen jumps into guard, dragging Michael to the mat.
OlyLarsen is trying to keep Michael in close.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OlyLarsen controlling Michael's posture.
Michael wants to control from the top but OlyLarsen keeps moving.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael trying to control but OlyLarsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Michael wasn't doing enough on the ground.
OlyLarsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michael.
OlyLarsen is trying to pull guard but Michael has him pressed against the cage.
Jason Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen stops a takedown attempt from Michael.
Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OlyLarsen throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
OlyLarsen has his takedown stuffed
and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OlyLarsen is breathing heavily.
OlyLarsen jumps guard and drags Michael to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Michael working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but OlyLarsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael is really struggling to control OlyLarsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Michael just wasn't active enough.
OlyLarsen drops his hands momentarily and Michael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michael darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OlyLarsen trying to hold on to Michael's head to control him but Michael postures up.
OlyLarsen is in trouble now - Michael has advanced to mount!
Michael thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
OlyLarsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Michael has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
OlyLarsen wants to hold on but Michael pushes him away.
OlyLarsen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Michael is staying active.
Michael can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OlyLarsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael looking to control but OlyLarsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael manages to capitalize on a mistake by OlyLarsen to take his back!
Michael avoiding OlyLarsen 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Michael avoiding OlyLarsen 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michael missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Michael dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Michael tries to land a front kick but OlyLarsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sven OlyLarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OlyLarsen gets tackled into the cage by Michael. Michael maintains the clinch.
Michael works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Michael is looking to stand up but OlyLarsen won't let him.
Michael is looking to pass into half guard but OlyLarsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now OlyLarsen is in guard.
OlyLarsen is stalling in the full guard.
Michael looking to control.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sven OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OlyLarsen stuffs the takedown.
OlyLarsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michael keeping full guard, as OlyLarsen tries to pass.
OlyLarsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael is trying to keep OlyLarsen in close.
OlyLarsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michael's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to control but OlyLarsen passes into half guard.
OlyLarsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Michael has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for OlyLarsen. Oh but Michael has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! OlyLarsen goes limp - he's gone! Michael jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Michael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anan Kofan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destroyer Northman Norway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anan Kofan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Destroyer Northman Norway!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofan tries a low kick but Norway avoids it.
Norway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kofan.
Kofan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norway counters with a solid body kick.
Kofan is breathing heavily.
Kofan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norway counters with a monster head kick that knocks Kofan out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Destroyer Northman Norway!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufinbeger comes to the cage accompanied by Steppin Stone. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Dufinbeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufinbeger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beam.
Beam shoots and misses
and Dufinbeger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dufinbeger manages to break the clinch.
Beam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dufinbeger.
Beam slips a jab and a cross from Dufinbeger.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam moves forwards but Dufinbeger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been informed that Beam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dufinbeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dufinbeger moves into the clinch.
Beam working hard to break the clinch.
Beam trying to land knees to the body.
Dufinbeger breaks the clinch.
Dufinbeger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dufinbeger swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufinbeger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Dufinbeger does no damage.
Dufinbeger throws a head kick that misses.
Dufinbeger leaves Beam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dufinbeger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.
Stefano Dufinbeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Dufinbeger throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Dufinbeger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dufinbeger avoids the head kick by Beam.
Beam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dufinbeger finds it's way round the side to connect with Beam's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dufinbeger shoots in but no luck this time.
Dufinbeger throws a right hand that Beam ducks under and follows up with a left that Beam also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufinbeger misses with a few strikes there.
Beam dives in for a single leg takedown but Dufinbeger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dufinbeger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dufinbeger smiles and moves away.
Dufinbeger swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Beam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dufinbeger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dufinbeger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dufinbeger throws a low kick but Beam avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufinbeger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dufinbeger misses with a few strikes there.
Beam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dufinbeger's waist but Dufinbeger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beam off to one side.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dufinbeger closes the distance and pushes Beam back into the cage.
Dufinbeger tries to break the clinch but Beam is controlling the position.
Dufinbeger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dufinbeger is keeping busy.
Dufinbeger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefano Dufinbeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufinbeger misses with a two punch combination.
Beam slips under a jab from Dufinbeger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dufinbeger throws a combination that misses
and Beam counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufinbeger keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam throws a head kick but Dufinbeger moves out of range.
Dufinbeger lands a nice shot that snaps Beam's head back.
Beam shoots in but no luck this time.
Dufinbeger throws a combination that misses
and Beam counters with a two punch combo.
Beam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dufinbeger swivels and escapes.
Dufinbeger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beam moves away.
Beam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dufinbeger sprawls well. Dufinbeger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beam gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dufinbeger catches Beam with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Beam forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefano Dufinbeger!
After the big win, Stefano Dufinbeger made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pirates Powder and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umbrella Leg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Gurel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Umbrella Leg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Gurel!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurel lands with a nice combination. Leg backs away looking to recover.
Leg tries to keep at a distance but Gurel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gurel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leg has Gurel pressed against the cage, preventing Gurel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gurel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gurel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gurel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gurel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gurel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leg to the mat! Leg manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gurel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurel wants to control from the top but Leg keeps moving.
Gurel is looking to stand up but Leg won't let him.
Gurel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gurel defends it easily.
Leg looking for a guillotine here but Gurel defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurel controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurel is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leg's guard.
Leg trying to control the position.
Leg wants to sweep here but Gurel controlling him for the moment.
Leg is looking for a triangle but Gurel pushes his legs off easily.
Gurel trying to control but Leg is working from the bottom.
Leg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurel defends well.
Leg is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gurel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gurel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gurel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leg's guard.
Leg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gurel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gurel wanted to stand there but Leg had control of the position.
Gurel landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gurel preventing the sweep.
Gurel stands and steps away. Leg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leg gets tackled into the cage by Gurel. Gurel maintains the clinch.
Gurel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gurel has closed the distance and engaged Leg in a clinch.
Gurel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gurel moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gurel manages to break the clinch.
Leg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Gurel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gurel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looks like Umbrella Leg has been cut.
Gurel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gurel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gurel breaks the clinch.
Leg walks into a stiff left hand from Gurel.
Gurel lands a jab to Leg's midsection.
Gurel connects with a solid leg kick.
Gurel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gurel. That's going to slow Leg down.
Leg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gurel drives through and clinches with Leg against the cage.
Gurel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Gurel.
Leg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jake Gurel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gurel moves into the clinch successfully.
Gurel breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gurel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gurel duly obliges.
Gurel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leg.
Gurel lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Gurel both land. Nice combination.
Gurel shoots in and bounces Leg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gurel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurel trying to control but Leg is working from the bottom.
Gurel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leg, up you get!
That kick from Gurel tenderised Leg's leg. Leg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gurel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gurel.
Leg blocks a head kick by Gurel.
Gurel throws a nice looking combination but Leg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gurel.
Jake Gurel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurel stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leg dodges the punch combination from Gurel.
Gurel connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gurel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Gurel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Umbrella Leg's cut.
That's time! Leg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gurel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gurel throws a right hand that Leg ducks under and follows up with a left that Leg also avoids with ease.
Jake Gurel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurel lands a two punch combo.
Leg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gurel misses with the combination.
Gurel stalks Leg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leg's face. Leg staggers backwards, shaken.
Leg gets caught flat footed, as Gurel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leg has his foot on Gurel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gurel works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gurel postures up.
Gurel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gurel has managed to get both his arms back between Leg's legs - danger averted.
Gurel won't allow Leg to sweep him here.
Gurel lands a couple of digs.
Leg keeping full guard, as Gurel tries to pass.
Gurel wanted to stand there but Leg had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg is looking for a triangle but Gurel pushes his legs off easily.
Leg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gurel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gurel tries to stand but Leg is controlling from the bottom.
Gurel preventing the sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Gurel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leg dodges the punch combination from Gurel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leg.
Gurel throws a right hand that Leg ducks under and follows up with a left that Leg also avoids with ease.
Gurel lands a really nice looking cross but Leg seems unphased.
Gurel scores with a jab to the body.
Leg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gurel connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurel lands with a nice combination. Leg backs away looking to recover.
Gurel throws a series of punches but Leg avoids them all with ease.
Leg gets caught flat footed, as Gurel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gurel cracks Leg with a solid left hand.
Umbrella Leg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Gurel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leg has his foot on Gurel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gurel works his way back into a safe position though.
Gurel wants to stand but Leg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gurel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Gurel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gurel 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 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Gurel!
A relieved looking Jake Gurel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chancelor Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett comes into the arena with Smoke Again blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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154 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chancelor Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahal throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Mahal misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Mahal misses.
Mahal throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Mahal takes one to the side of the head.
Mahal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahal works the jab nicely.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Mahal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennett counters with a three punch combo that has Mahal backing up. Mahal nods at Bennett to acknowledge the strikes.
Bennett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahal throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Mahal moves his leg out of the way.
Mahal dives in and scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mahal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is working an open guard so Mahal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Mahal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahal throws a wild body kick that Bennett sees coming a mile off.
Mahal misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Mahal.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahal.
Mahal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahal checks a leg kick.
Mahal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Mahal settles back down.
Mahal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Mahal settles back down.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahal.
Mahal throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahal is looking to chop away at Bennett's legs.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
A jab from Mahal misses.
Mahal avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Mahal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett jabs at Mahal's body.
Mahal looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahal throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Mahal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bennett looks to land a combination. Mahal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mahal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bennett connects with a right hand. Mahal shakes it off.
Mahal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Bennett.
Bennett throws a head kick but Mahal moves out of range.
Mahal slips under a jab.
Bennett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mahal backs up against the cage.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennett walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahal misses with a looping left.
Mahal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Mahal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bennett.
Chancelor Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahal walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Mahal.
Mahal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennett. Bennett obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahal blocks the body kick.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahal throws a wild body kick that Bennett sees coming a mile off.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahal.
Mahal looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Bennett.
Mahal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahal scores with a three punch combo!
Bennett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bennett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahal. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahal off the cage and back into range.
Mahal lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chancelor Bennett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Mahal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennett throws a head kick but Mahal moves out of range.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahal.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chancelor Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahal throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Mahal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bennett slips a straight right by Mahal.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett scores with a decent looking hook.
Chancelor Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett staying out of range there.
A low kick from Mahal misses
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett connects with a leg kick. Mahal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Chancelor Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Mahal wants to slow Bennett down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahal.
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Mahal with an uppercut!
Bennett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett throws a right hand that Mahal ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahal also avoids with ease.
Mahal misses with a wild combination.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bennett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bennett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett checks a low kick from Mahal.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mahal avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Mahal avoids it well.
Mahal misses with a body shot.
Mahal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahal's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahal dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahal throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Mahal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mahal to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahal connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Mahal misses.
Mahal looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahal throws a big shot that misses.
Mahal tried to score with a low kick but Bennett checks it.
Mahal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahal throws a leg kick but Bennett moved away.
Bennett thumps Mahal with a low kick.
Mahal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett checks a low kick from Mahal.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahal.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahal throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mahal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Mahal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mahal lands with a right hand.
Mahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bennett.
Mahal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennett.
Bennett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahal's head backwards.
Mahal blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Bennett catches Mahal right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mahal - just one landing.
Bennett scores with a jab to the head.
Mahal misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahal tries a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahal misses with a body shot.
Mahal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Mahal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bennett is positioning himself well to prevent Mahal advancing to mount.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahal seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chancelor Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
Bennett misses with a combination
letting Mahal counter with a right hand.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahal.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennett as he connects with a hook.
Mahal tries a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahal tried to score with a low kick but Bennett checks it.
Mahal motions for Bennett to come forward. Mahal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett scores with a head kick.
Mahal looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Mahal misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Bennett both land. Nice combination.
Mahal throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett tries to bum rush Mahal with a series of wild strikes but Mahal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mahal lands a jab to the head.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Mahal avoids them all with ease.
Mahal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donk. Bennett catches Mahal right on the button with a cross.
Mahal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahal tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Mahal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahal throws a low kick, looking for Bennett's leg but Bennett calmly moves out of range.
Mahal slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahal misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Mahal looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Mahal misses the shot to the body.
Bennett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahal circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahal misses with a kick to the body.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Bennett as he checks the leg kick.
Mahal digs a good hook to Bennett's body.
Bennett leaves Mahal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mahal looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Mahal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahal counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett lands a jab.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett lands a jab-cross combination.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Mahal.
Taj Mahal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett motions for Mahal to come forward. Bennett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett slips a jab from Mahal.
Mahal lands a head shot.
Mahal dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mahal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahal.
Mahal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Mahal misses the shot to the body.
Mahal slips a straight right by Bennett.
Mahal misses with a low kick.
Mahal takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett scores with a push kick.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
Mahal looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Mahal moved out of range nicely.
Mahal misses with a head kick.
Bennett blocks a leg kick.
Bennett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahal slips a straight right by Bennett.
Mahal throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Bennett catches Mahal right on the button with a cross.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Mahal misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennett.
Mahal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chancelor Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahal throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
Mahal misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chancelor Bennett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chancelor Bennett!
Chancelor Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siss Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Morrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demaestri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morrow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demaestri counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrow throws a hook but Demaestri avoids it easily.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Demaestri moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Demaestri's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Demaestri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow rushes Demaestri and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow working aggressively here.
Demaestri can't break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Demaestri has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demaestri wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrow won't allow it.
Morrow lands a body shot.
Morrow misses with the head strike.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demaestri.
Demaestri is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri wants to break free but Morrow has control.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demaestri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Demaestri moved out of range nicely.
Demaestri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demaestri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demaestri misses with a two punch combination.
Siss Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri needs to keep his hands up - Morrow had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Morrow does no damage.
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demaestri looks to land a combination. Morrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morrow lands a right hook to the body.
Morrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demaestri ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri moves away from the strike by Morrow.
Morrow closes the distance and pushes Demaestri back into the cage.
Morrow gets through Demaestri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morrow fails to land.
Morrow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demaestri walks away with a smile on his face. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siss Morrow.
Morrow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Demaestri scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Morrow.
Morrow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Demaestri throws a big shot that misses.
Demaestri swinging wildly here.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Demaestri.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Morrow misses.
Demaestri misses with a double jab
and Morrow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demaestri's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Demaestri keeps moving.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demaestri is looking to stand up but Morrow isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Demaestri has wrist control.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Demaestri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow trying to control but Demaestri is working from the bottom.
Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Demaestri's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Morrow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Demaestri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demaestri tries to get out of the position.
Morrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrow trying to control but Demaestri is working from the bottom.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demaestri keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siss Morrow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Demaestri.
Morrow lands a jab to the nose.
Morrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Siss Morrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demaestri connects with a right hand. Morrow shakes it off.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
Morrow misses with a hook.
Morrow misses with a hook.
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demaestri misses with a two punch combination.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Demaestri.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demaestri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow misses with a straight right.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Morrow coming out on top.
Morrow throws a hook but Demaestri blocks it.
Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Demaestri.
Morrow scores with a body shot.
Demaestri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
Demaestri looks to throw the jab but Morrow is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Demaestri.
Morrow swings widly with a right hand
and Demaestri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demaestri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrow prevents Demaestri from getting back to his feet.
Demaestri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demaestri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demaestri wants to get back to his feet but Morrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demaestri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demaestri's head.
Morrow prevents Demaestri from getting back to his feet.
Morrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morrow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrow wants to clinch.
Morrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demaestri on the side of the head.
Demaestri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrow.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demaestri sprawls well. Demaestri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Demaestri ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demaestri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morrow gets a clinch.
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrow tests Demaestri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrow swings widly with a right hand
and Demaestri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demaestri counters with a three punch combo that has Morrow backing up. Morrow nods at Demaestri to acknowledge the strikes.
Morrow looks to land a right hand but Demaestri moved out of range.
Morrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Demaestri!
Morrow prevents Demaestri from escaping the position.
Morrow is looking to take a break and control but Demaestri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri parries the strikes from Morrow easily there. Morrow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Demaestri to escape.
Morrow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Siss Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demaestri parries the strikes from Morrow easily there. Morrow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Demaestri to escape.
Morrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrow tries to score with some ground and pound. Demaestri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morrow in side control, throwing shots but Demaestri defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demaestri wants to get back to his feet but Morrow drags him back down.
Demaestri is not content to let Morrow control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siss Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Demaestri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrow lands a jab.
Demaestri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Demaestri.
Morrow throws out a powerful jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrow.
Demaestri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demaestri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrow. Morrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demaestri, pushing him back against the cage.
Morrow misses with the head strike.
Morrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morrow lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Morrow fails to land.
Demaestri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Demaestri blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrow.
A frustrated look appears on Morrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demaestri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Morrow.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow goes for a takedown attempt but Demaestri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demaestri misses with a looping left.
Morrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demaestri in his tracks.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Morrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaestri slips a straight right by Morrow.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Demaestri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Siss Morrow has been cut.
Morrow lands with a straight right. Demaestri didn't see that one coming.
Morrow misses with a hook. Demaestri ducked under it nicely.
Demaestri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Morrow.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri avoids the body shot from Morrow.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demaestri. Demaestri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demaestri throws a hook but Morrow blocks it.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow lands with a good body shot.
Morrow forces Demaestri back against the cage and clinches.
Demaestri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siss Morrow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morrow goes for a takedown attempt but Demaestri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrow tries to move into range but Demaestri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Demaestri takes one to the side of the head.
Demaestri misses with a series of wild punches.
Demaestri tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrow connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Morrow lands.
Donk. Morrow catches Demaestri right on the button with a cross.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demaestri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrow throws a chopping leg kick but Demaestri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demaestri walks into a straight right hand from Morrow.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrow misses with a hook
and Demaestri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Siss Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siss Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrow 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siss Morrow!
A very excited looking Siss Morrow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kapena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pen has chosen Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Bjj Pen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anakoni Kapena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjj Pen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapena comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pen shoots in for a takedown but Kapena shows good takedown defense.
Kapena throws a hook but Pen blocks it.
Pen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kapena's waist but Kapena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pen off to one side.
Pen has a takedown stuffed.
Anakoni Kapena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Pen.
Kapena throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kapena throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pen looks winded!
Kapena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Pen moves out of range as Kapena strikes.
A big right from Kapena misses.
Pen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Bjj Pen has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pen has eaten all the pies!
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!
Pen takes one on the button.
Kapena throws a right hand that Pen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pen also avoids with ease.
Kapena sends Pen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kapena is motioning to the referee to let Pen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kapena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapena cracks a nice hook into Pen's ribs.
Kapena throws a monster overhand right that drops Pen! Kapena follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kapena!
A very excited looking Anakoni Kapena made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Benebidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benebidez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Make War. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfredo Benebidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Vos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Vos.
Vos misses with an uppercut. Benebidez saw that one coming.
Vos lands a really nice looking cross but Benebidez seems unphased.
Vos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benebidez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vos.
Benebidez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vos defends well and Benebidez ends up having to push Vos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benebidez wants a takedown but no success here.
Vos has clasped his hands together around Benebidez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benebidez can't do much from the bottom here.
Benebidez tries to buck Vos off but Vos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benebidez's legs.
Benebidez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benebidez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Benebidez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Benebidez can't do much from the bottom here.
Benebidez prevents Vos from moving into mount.
Benebidez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Benebidez is trying to get back to half guard.
Vos throws an elbow but Benebidez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benebidez keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez manages to get back to half guard.
Benebidez wants to get back to full guard.
Benebidez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vos wants to pass the guard but Benebidez is keeping the position.
Benebidez pulls Vos in close to his closed guard and prevents Vos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benebidez looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benebidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Vos passes Benebidez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benebidez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benebidez is controlling Vos's posture.
Benebidez looking to control.
Benebidez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Benebidez keeping full guard, as Vos tries to pass.
Vos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Alfredo Benebidez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vos lunges at Benebidez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benebidez's hand.
Vos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vos lands a glancing blow to the side of Benebidez's head.
Jake Vos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vos lands with a cross.
Vos jabs at Benebidez's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez tries to move into range but Vos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jake Vos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benebidez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benebidez is rocked!
Vos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benebidez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Benebidez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Benebidez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benebidez gets the takedown into side control.
Vos is not content to let Benebidez control the position.
Benebidez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vos's legs.
Vos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benebidez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vos is just riding it out for now. Benebidez eventually gives up the hold.
Benebidez seems to have got his legs back now.
Vos wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benebidez is trying to control. Vos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Vos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benebidez needs to keep his hands up - Vos had a free shot at his head there.
Jake Vos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benebidez takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Vos there.
A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target.
Vos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Vos misses the target.
Vos cracks Benebidez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benebidez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benebidez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benebidez on the side of the head.
A combination from Vos does no damage.
Benebidez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benebidez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Vos.
Vos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benebidez needs to keep his hands up - Vos had a free shot at his head there.
Vos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vos digs a good body shot into Benebidez's ribs.
A punch combination from Vos misses.
Vos sizes up Benebidez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benebidez darts in looking for a takedown but Vos gets double underhooks and turns Benebidez into the cage.
Benebidez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benebidez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Benebidez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vos misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos cracks a nice hook into Benebidez's ribs.
Benebidez ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
Jake Vos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vos clobbers Benebidez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vos loads up on a big right hand but Benebidez slips the punch.
Benebidez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vos.
Benebidez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benebidez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benebidez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benebidez showed some decent athleticism there.
Benebidez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benebidez is working for a kimura but Vos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benebidez is looking to pass Vos's guard but actually Vos recovers to full guard.
Vos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benebidez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benebidez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benebidez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benebidez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alfredo Benebidez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vos is looking for a triangle but Benebidez pushes his legs off easily.
Benebidez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benebidez wants to control from the top but Vos keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vos throws a series of punches but Benebidez moves out of range.
Vos scores with a body shot.
Vos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right-left combo lands from Vos.
Benebidez shoots and misses
and Vos counters with a straight right hand.
Vos connects with a looping right hand.
Vos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vos lands a slapping body shot.
Vos works over Benebidez's head and body with a nice combination.
Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vos lands with a hook. Benebidez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benebidez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Vos does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Vos. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Vos misses.
Vos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benebidez's hands.
Jab, jab by Vos - just one landing.
Benebidez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Vos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benebidez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vos misses with a straight right.
Vos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benebidez takes one on the button.
Benebidez ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vos!
Vos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vos looks to land a combination. Benebidez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benebidez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vos cracks Benebidez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benebidez defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Vos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benebidez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vos defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Benebidez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benebidez fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos looks to land a combination but Benebidez avoids it well.
Benebidez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benebidez ducks right into an uppercut from Vos.
Benebidez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vos fails to land with a series of punches.
Vos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vos throws a series of punches but Benebidez avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos scores with a nice head shot.
Benebidez shoots for a takedown but Vos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benebidez shoots in looking for a takedown but Vos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benebidez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benebidez's hands.
Vos misses with a body shot.
Vos throws a one two combo.
Vos scores with the left hand. Benebidez knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Vos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vos connects with a right hand. Benebidez shakes it off.
Alfredo Benebidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vos throws a right hand that Benebidez ducks under and follows up with a left that Benebidez also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Vos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vos 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Vos!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Vos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso's entrance music is Get Up. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Uso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Uso moves out of range.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Uso misses the target.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Uso pushes him off.
Joshua Uso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Uso's head coaches at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Uso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Uso keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uso shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uso misses with a double jab
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
It looks like Joshua Uso has been cut.
Hernandez drives through and clinches with Uso against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uso takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uso backwards.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez crunches a lovely knee into Uso's ribcage.
Uso is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Joshua Uso's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
Joshua Uso's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Uso tries to circle away but Hernandez has him pinned against the cage.
Hernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Hernandez.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Joshua Uso's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joshua Uso's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector Hernandez! Hector Hernandez retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hector Hernandez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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