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Hilo Fight 153 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahak Torosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Overkill. Georg Scott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sahak Torosian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Georg Scott has been cut.
Torosian tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torosian blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott tries to clinch up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scott.
Scott tries to clinch but Torosian is having none of it.
Torosian tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
A combination from Torosian does no damage.
We've been told by Scott's head coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torosian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torosian on the side of the head.
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!
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Torosian misses with a two punch combination.
Torosian avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Torosian blocks a head kick by Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Torosian.
Torosian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torosian tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Torosian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Torosian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scott circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Torosian drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Scott follows Torosian to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georg Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Georg Scott 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Zuckerkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Zuckerkorn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Zuckerkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaan Jalgratas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuckerkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalgratas connects with a leg kick. Zuckerkorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zuckerkorn blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Jalgratas. No joy for Zuckerkorn on that attempt.
Zuckerkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuckerkorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuckerkorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalgratas moves away from the strike by Zuckerkorn.
Zuckerkorn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jalgratas is trying to defend but Zuckerkorn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zuckerkorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jalgratas's head.
Zuckerkorn thows a huge punch but Jalgratas dodges it nicely.
Zuckerkorn trying to control from half guard but Jalgratas is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalgratas is trying to maintain the position but Zuckerkorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuckerkorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn stalling away here and it's allowed Jalgratas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jalgratas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuckerkorn connects with a couple of short punches.
Jalgratas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuckerkorn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zuckerkorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zuckerkorn postures up in Jalgratas's guard and throws a big left but Jalgratas blocks it.
Zuckerkorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuckerkorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalgratas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuckerkorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
Zuckerkorn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn throwing strikes from guard but Jalgratas blocks nicely.
Jalgratas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing that Zuckerkorn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zuckerkorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jalgratas controlling Zuckerkorn's posture.
Zuckerkorn scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuckerkorn postures up in Jalgratas's guard and throws a big left but Jalgratas blocks it.
Zuckerkorn chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuckerkorn landing with the ground and pound.
Zuckerkorn stopping the sweep attempt from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuckerkorn throwing strikes but missing.
Zuckerkorn preventing the sweep.
Zuckerkorn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuckerkorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zuckerkorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jalgratas trying to keep a closed guard but Zuckerkorn is proving a slippery customer.
Jalgratas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuckerkorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zuckerkorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zuckerkorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuckerkorn stopping the sweep attempt from Jalgratas.
Zuckerkorn throwing strikes but missing.
Zuckerkorn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jalgratas's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalgratas trying to keep a closed guard but Zuckerkorn is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Zuckerkorn from controlling successfully.
Zuckerkorn with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Zuckerkorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zuckerkorn ducks right into an uppercut from Jalgratas.
Zuckerkorn cracks Jalgratas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jalgratas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jalgratas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalgratas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jalgratas connects with a jab.
Zuckerkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuckerkorn connects with a crisp jab.
Zuckerkorn scores with a jab. Jalgratas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuckerkorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jalgratas sprawls well. Jalgratas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuckerkorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jalgratas looks for the body kick but Zuckerkorn saw that one coming.
Jalgratas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Zuckerkorn scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalgratas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Zuckerkorn finds it's target.
Jalgratas stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuckerkorn. Zuckerkorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jalgratas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuckerkorn. That did some damage!
Jalgratas throws a push kick but Zuckerkorn slaps the foot to one side.
Jalgratas needs to keep his hands up - Zuckerkorn had a free shot at his head there.
Jalgratas is rocked!
Zuckerkorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalgratas is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuckerkorn finish him?
Zuckerkorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Jalgratas staying out of range there.
Zuckerkorn looks to land a left hand but Jalgratas moved out of range nicely.
Zuckerkorn throws a jab when Jalgratas was well out of range.
Jalgratas slips a straight right by Zuckerkorn.
Zuckerkorn looks to land a left hand but Jalgratas moved out of range nicely.
Zuckerkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Zuckerkorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jalgratas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuckerkorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jalgratas wants to clinch but Zuckerkorn slips to the side
and Zuckerkorn changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Jalgratas senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Zuckerkorn is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Barry Zuckerkorn!
A very excited looking Barry Zuckerkorn 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Kiyomasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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169 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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28
152 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Kiyomasa!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris staying out of range there.
Kiyomasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiyomasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Paris.
Kiyomasa scores with a nice right hand.
Kiyomasa with a nice cross.
Kiyomasa throws a right hand that Paris ducks under and follows up with a left that Paris also avoids with ease.
Paris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paris is pushing down on Kiyomasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiyomasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paris prevents Kiyomasa from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kiyomasa is pressing down on Paris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiyomasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiyomasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paris manages to get himself to full guard.
Paris throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiyomasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris has his foot on Kiyomasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiyomasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiyomasa passes Paris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kiyomasa wants to pass to mount but Paris is defending the position.
Kiyomasa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paris is just riding it out for now. Kiyomasa eventually gives up the hold.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paris gets full guard.
Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiyomasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paris is keeping the position for now.
Paris working a defensive guard here.
Paris has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kiyomasa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paris has tightened it up now! Kiyomasa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobe Romeo Paris!
Kobe Romeo Paris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sys Rq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes into the arena with The Who - Eminence front blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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152 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sys Rq!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hara keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Hara.
Hara lands an overhand right.
Hara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rq slips a jab from Hara.
Rq dodges the punch combination from Hara.
Hara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hara throws a combination that misses
and Rq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hara gets the takedown into side control.
Hara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rq sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hara trying to control the position but Rq is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara trying to control the position but Rq is working away.
Hara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Hara crashes against the mat.
Hara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hara controls the position.
Hara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hara happy to just control the position for now.
Rq parries the strikes from Hara easily there. Hara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rq to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq dodges the ground and pound from Hara.
Hara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rq knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hara scoring with punches from side control.
Hara is trying to get an arm triangle but Rq is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rq's legs.
Hara has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara unloads with some shots from mount but Rq bucks and avoids them well.
Hara avoids the attempt from Rq to control.
Hara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rq is surviving well by controlling Hara's body position as best he can.
Rq is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hara ducks right into an uppercut from Rq.
Rq avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Hara misses.
Rq bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hara's head backwards.
Hara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rq digs a good body shot into Hara's ribs.
Rq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hara moves away from the strike by Rq.
Hara tries to bum rush Rq with a series of wild strikes but Rq uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hara throws a series of punches but Rq avoids them all with ease.
Hara throws a series of punches but Rq avoids them all with ease.
Josh Hara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rq changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Hara misses.
Hara misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara lands a nice shot that snaps Rq's head back.
Hara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Rq catches Hara right on the button with a cross.
Hara misses with a wild combination.
Rq scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rq staying out of range there.
Rq misses with an uppercut.
Rq avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hara misses with the combination.
Rq connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hara misses with a combination
and Rq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq is looking to clinch but Hara is avoiding it.
Josh Hara is winning the standup battle so far.
Hara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rq ducks under a wild hook from Hara.
Rq dips to his left and cracks Hara with an uppercut!
Rq jabs Hara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rq slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hara swinging wildly here.
Rq throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hara misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rq counters with a nice body shot.
Rq dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rq lands with an overhand left.
Rq sizes up Hara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rq slaps away a takedown attempt from Hara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hara throws a series of punches but Rq moves out of range.
Hara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rq counters with a nice uppercut.
Rq scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rq connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rq tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Josh Hara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hara misses with a wild combination.
Rq scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rq punishes Hara's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rq lands an overhand right.
Rq connects with a body shot that sends Hara's belly button to the back.
Hara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rq jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hara misses the target.
Good shot there by Hara.
Hara misses with a combination
and Rq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rq comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rq drives through and clinches with Hara against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sys Rq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hara.
Rq slips a straight right by Hara.
Rq scores with a sloppy right hand. Hara should have avoided that one.
Hara tries to bum rush Rq with a series of wild strikes but Rq uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hara misses with a combination
and Rq counters with a nice uppercut.
Hara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rq connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hara scrambles back to his feet.
Rq works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Hara misses.
Hara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hara throws a right and a left that Rq avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rq listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rq scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara misses with an uppercut
and Rq counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Hara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rq doesn't seem phased though.
Hara misses with a double jab
and Rq counters with a stiff right hand.
Rq digs a good hook to Hara's body.
Hara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rq tries to avoid it but Hara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rq to the ground. Rq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hara ducks right into an uppercut from Rq.
Rq bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hara's head backwards.
Hara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hara throws a series of punches but Rq avoids them all with ease.
Rq takes the fight into the clinch.
Rq fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rq lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hara backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rq.
Rq lands a hook that snaps the head of Hara backwards.
Hara manages to break the clinch.
Hara closes the distance and clinches up with Rq, looking for a takedown. Hara pushes Rq against the cage but Rq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hara needs to keep his hands up - Rq had a free shot at his head there.
Hara misses with a few strikes there.
Hara throws out a loose jab but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rq has closed the distance and engaged Hara in a clinch.
Rq lands with a light punch inside.
Rq tries to work over Hara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rq lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rq lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rq lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hara.
Hara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rq has Hara pressed against the cage, preventing Hara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hara has Rq pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rq manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hara is trying to maintain a safe position but Rq gets an underhook and turns Hara into the cage.
Rq lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rq swings wildly with an uppercut but Hara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rq.
Hara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rq has a couple of punches blocked by Hara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rq throws a punch but it's blocked by Hara.
Hara is looking to control Rq's arms but Rq gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hara has his back to the cage.
Rq softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hara blocks an uppercut.
Rq scores with a shoulder strike.
Rq lands with a light punch inside.
Hara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rq scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rq lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hara misses with an elbow strike.
Rq lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hara or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rq lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rq misses with a punch on the inside.
Hara is trying to maintain a safe position but Rq gets an underhook and turns Hara into the cage.
Rq lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sys Rq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rq has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sys Rq!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JayDee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by Venom's Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JayDee Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock with a nice cross.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brock pinned against the cage. Brock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Brock.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Brock scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brock scores with a one two! Penn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brock cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brock.
Brock gets a clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JayDee Penn.
Penn tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Penn shoots in but Brock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Brock leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Brock.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Brock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brock works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like JayDee Penn has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brock.
Nice sprawl there from Brock as Penn shoots in.
Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Brock gets double underhooks and turns Penn into the cage.
Penn looks winded!
Penn is working for takedown but Brock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brock drops Penn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Penn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Penn is rocked!
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!
Brock works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
Brock drops Penn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Penn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Brock.
A left hand lands to the body for Brock.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Brock mutters something to Penn before pushing him back against the cage. As Penn comes back towards him, Brock unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Penn clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock gave a mention to Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Spiritual Surrender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Long Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Wolf gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Wang is trying to stall.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang is defending well for now.
Wang blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf with a knee to the head.
It looks like Long Wang has been cut.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Wolf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wang! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wolf is unloading with more strikes now! Wang drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Wolf!
Vincent Wolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes to the cage accompanied by Pet. Goodbarrel has chosen The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodbarrel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dynamite's head backwards.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Goodbarrel moves out of range easily.
Goodbarrel digs a good hook to Dynamite's body.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Goodbarrel.
Dynamite misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dynamite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dynamite misses the jab.
Goodbarrel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dynamite.
Goodbarrel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Goodbarrel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynamite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dynamite is looking to land body kicks.
Goodbarrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodbarrel is looking to slow Dynamite down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodbarrel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dynamite blocks the low kick.
Dynamite scores with a nice body kick.
Goodbarrel ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a hook but Goodbarrel blocks it.
Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Goodbarrel avoids them all with ease.
Goodbarrel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Dynamite.
Goodbarrel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dynamite's sensitive parts.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Goodbarrel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dynamite's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodbarrel throws a right hand that Dynamite ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynamite also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodbarrel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel cracks Dynamite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dynamite lands a really nice looking cross but Goodbarrel seems unphased.
Goodbarrel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Goodbarrel moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
A body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
Goodbarrel pushes Dynamite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodbarrel lands with a light punch inside.
Goodbarrel misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodbarrel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodbarrel.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dynamite.
Goodbarrel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dynamite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goodbarrel gets through Dynamite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goodbarrel digs a right hand underneath Dynamite's ribcage. Dynamite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodbarrel lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Goodbarrel.
A body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dynamites head.
Goodbarrel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Goodbarrel fails to land.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dynamite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Come on Goodbarrel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goodbarrel is working Dynamite over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dynamite can't break the clinch.
Goodbarrel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dynamite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodbarrel.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodbarrel.
Nice body punch from Goodbarrel - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodbarrel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a right hand.
Dynamite is rocked!
Goodbarrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Dynamite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodbarrel dips a shoulder and cracks Dynamite with a mighty uppercut! Dynamite falls back against the cage and Goodbarrel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dynamite is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goodbarrel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Big Pun feat.Fat Joe-Twinz (Deep Cover) as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
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28
213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington cracks a nice hook into Okami's ribs.
Okami has a takedown stuffed.
Washington with a hook.
Okami has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Okami shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Washington.
It looks like Missa Okami has been cut.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Okami saw that one coming.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okami counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okami shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Missa Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Okami seems unphased.
Okami is rocked!
Washington works Okami's body with a nice hook.
Okami ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okami.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okami moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Okami throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Missa Okami's cut is getting worse.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Washington pulls guard successfully.
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 must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington keeping full guard, as Okami tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep here but Okami controlling him for the moment.
Okami trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Missa Okami.
Okami misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Okami is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okami is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Okami controls the action.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Okami prevents a body shot from Washington.
Okami changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okami defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Missa Okami's cut.
That's time! Okami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Okami! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Okami is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington working some strikes from top position.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington pushes down on Okami's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okami seems to have got his legs back now.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Okami defending well.
Okami tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform me that Washington has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Okami is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okami moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Okami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washington wants to control from the top but Okami keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington cracks Okami with a solid left hand.
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Okami's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami looking for a sweep. Not yet Okami, not yet.
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Okami is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Okami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Okami keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Washington wants to control from the top but Okami keeps moving.
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okami's guard.
Washington passes the guard and advances to mount!
Washington tries to control but Okami wriggling away.
Okami is looking to improve his position but Washington isn't that keen on the idea.
Washington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okami is looking to escape.
Okami working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Okami is having none of it.
Okami bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Okami works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okami seems to be working for a kimura but Washington defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okami is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Missa Okami's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Washington is looking to clinch but Okami is avoiding it.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okami.
Okami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washington defends well and Okami ends up having to push Washington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Okami tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Washington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to work over Okami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington lands a left hand.
Okami blocking some punches.
Washington taking a breather.
Okami tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Missa Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okami.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Okami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington connects with a jab.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington clinches up with Okami and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Okami preventing the sweep.
Okami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington managing to control the position.
Okami wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Washington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Okami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Missa Okami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Missa Okami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okami staying out of range there.
Washington misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Washington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen Make it bun dem- Skrillex ft. Damian Marley as his entrance music. 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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29
205 lbs
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22
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Floyd.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Lundgrenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgrenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Floyd.
Lundgrenson lands with a shot to the body.
Lundgrenson looks to land a left hand but Floyd moved out of range nicely.
Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook.
Lundgrenson throws a hook but Floyd blocks it.
Floyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgrenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Floyd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgrenson. That did some damage!
Floyd staying out of range there.
We've been told by Lundgrenson's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Floyd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Floyd scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Lundgrenson does it's job there.
Floyd blocks a jab.
Lundgrenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Floyd can pounce on him.
Floyd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lundgrenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Floyd is in Lundgrenson's guard.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgrenson wants to sweep here but Floyd controlling him for the moment.
Lundgrenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Lundgrenson keeping full guard, as Floyd tries to pass.
Floyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lundgrenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lundgrenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lundgrenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Floyd under the eye.
Floyd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgrenson. That did some damage!
Lundgrenson digs a good body shot into Floyd's ribs.
Floyd throws a wild body kick that Lundgrenson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Floyd moves away.
Lundgrenson throws a looping overhand right but Floyd ducks down to avoid it.
Floyd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Floyd lands a nice hook to Lundgrenson's body. Lundgrenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd misses with the combination.
Dolph Lundgrenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floyd throws a series of strikes that have Lundgrenson backpedaling.
Floyd throws a chopping leg kick but Lundgrenson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lundgrenson missing with a left hand there. Floyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundgrenson misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lundgrenson. That snapped Floyd's head back.
Floyd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lundgrenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Floyd shoots for a takedown but Lundgrenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lundgrenson connects with a single shot there.
Lundgrenson throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Floyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgrenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lundgrenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Floyd.
Floyd clinches up against the cage.
Floyd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Lundgrenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lundgrenson trying to stall but Floyd improves his position.
Lundgrenson stalling in the clinch.
Lundgrenson trying to stall but Floyd improves his position.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgrenson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Floyd.
Floyd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Floyd trying to control the action but Lundgrenson is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson is looking to reverse the position.
Lundgrenson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lundgrenson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundgrenson is looking to control Floyd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundgrenson avoid being mounted?
Floyd trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundgrenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lundgrenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Floyd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lundgrenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgrenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demetrius Floyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Floyd.
Lundgrenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Floyd doesn't seem bothered though.
Lundgrenson missing with a left hand there. Floyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundgrenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Floyd moves away.
Lundgrenson connects with a body shot that sends Floyd's belly button to the back.
Lundgrenson thuds a left hand into Floyd's body.
Lundgrenson throws a right and a left that Floyd avoids nicely.
Floyd has Lundgrenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Floyd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Floyd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dolph Lundgrenson has been cut.
Floyd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd has Lundgrenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lundgrenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson lands with a light punch inside.
Floyd is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Floyd as Lundgrenson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lundgrenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Floyd gets an underhook and turns Lundgrenson into the cage.
Floyd is working for takedown but Lundgrenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Floyd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Floyd.
Floyd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Floyd is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Floyd as Lundgrenson tries to tie him up.
Lundgrenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd wants to take the fight to the mat but Lundgrenson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Floyd lands with a left to the head.
Floyd stalls.
Floyd manages to break the clinch.
Lundgrenson throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Floyd instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgrenson stalling in the clinch but Floyd improves position.
Lundgrenson has had enough of the clinch but Floyd keeps him there for the moment.
Lundgrenson stalling in the clinch but Floyd improves position.
Floyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dolph Lundgrenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgrenson misses with an uppercut.
Lundgrenson avoids a kick to the body.
Floyd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Floyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Lundgrenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lundgrenson fails to land.
A short right from Floyd.
Lundgrenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Floyd or not.
Floyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Floyd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lundgrenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Floyd controlling the action here for a moment.
Floyd tries to stall but Lundgrenson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lundgrenson tries to throw a body punch but Floyd avoids it by throwing Lundgrenson back against the cage.
Floyd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Floyd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Demetrius Floyd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Floyd has Lundgrenson pressed against the cage, preventing Lundgrenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Floyd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundgrenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lundgrenson is trying to break free.
Floyd looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demetrius Floyd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lundgrenson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lundgrenson takes a swing at Floyd's ribcage but misses.
Floyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Floyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundgrenson.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Floyd decides to stand up.
Lundgrenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Floyd.
Floyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundgrenson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Floyd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Floyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lundgrenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Floyd lands a really nice looking cross but Lundgrenson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Floyd counters with a thumping low kick.
Floyd looks to land a combination but Lundgrenson avoids it well.
Floyd staying out of range there.
Lundgrenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Floyd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Floyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundgrenson stuns Floyd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Floyd shoots in for a double leg but Lundgrenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Floyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Floyd misses with a double jab.
Lundgrenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Floyd fails to land the takedown.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Floyd.
Floyd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lundgrenson is out of range and Floyd settles back down.
Lundgrenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lundgrenson leaves Floyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Floyd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Lundgrenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Floyd doesn't seem phased though.
Floyd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Floyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lundgrenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Floyd shoots in but no luck this time.
Floyd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Floyd is rocked!
Floyd walks straight into a right hand from Lundgrenson - that's dropped him! Lundgrenson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Floyd from any more punishment! Floyd complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dolph Lundgrenson!
Dolph Lundgrenson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menchaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong Hyuk.
Menchaka misses with a wild body shot.
Dong Hyuk wants to land a leg kick but Menchaka is out of range.
Menchaka scores with a hook to the body. Dong Hyuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Menchaka moves out of range as Dong Hyuk throws a body kick.
Menchaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Menchaka.
Menchaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong Hyuk.
Menchaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk instigates a clinch.
Menchaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Menchaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Dong Hyuk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong Hyuk gets through Menchaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menchaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong Hyuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menchaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong Hyuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong Hyuk, not yet.
Menchaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong Hyuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menchaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menchaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong Hyuk controlling Menchaka's posture.
Menchaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menchaka defends well.
Menchaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong Hyuk is retaining full guard.
Dong Hyuk pulls Menchaka in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menchaka stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Menchaka is pushing down on Dong Hyuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong Hyuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Menchaka has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to improve his position but Menchaka is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong Hyuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menchaka pulls his head out easily.
Dong Hyuk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menchaka is working away from the top position though.
Dong Hyuk gets back to full guard.
Menchaka passes Dong Hyuk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dong Hyuk tries to roll over but Menchaka keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is staying active underneath Menchaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong Hyuk wants to improve his position but Menchaka is controlling well.
Menchaka trying to control the action but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk wants to control but Menchaka is keeping busy.
Menchaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him busy.
Mitchell Menchaka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Menchaka throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Menchaka throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Menchaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menchaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong Hyuk at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Menchaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Menchaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menchaka misses with an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Menchaka moves out of range easily.
Menchaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menchaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong Hyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menchaka.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menchaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a left hand but Menchaka moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong Hyuk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looks to throw the jab but Menchaka is out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menchaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Menchaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab and a cross from Menchaka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Menchaka.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Menchaka avoids it.
Menchaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Menchaka.
Menchaka throws a wild body kick that Dong Hyuk sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong Hyuk.
Good leg kick by Menchaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Menchaka circles away.
A leg kick checked by Menchaka.
Menchaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dong Hyuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Dong Hyuk swings for the body but Menchaka moves out of range.
Menchaka avoids a kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk punishes Menchaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Menchaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dong Hyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong Hyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk lands with a hook. Menchaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dong Hyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong Hyuk is looking to chop away at Menchaka's legs.
Menchaka looks for the body kick but Dong Hyuk saw that one coming.
Menchaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong Hyuk throws a push kick but Menchaka slaps the foot to one side.
Menchaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Menchaka.
Nice body kick there by Dong Hyuk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Hyuk, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menchaka.
A shot to the body from Menchaka misses
and Dong Hyuk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Menchaka.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menchaka.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menchaka's sensitive parts.
Menchaka throws the left hand but Dong Hyuk avoids the punch easily.
Menchaka throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws out a leg kick but Menchaka moves out of range and Dong Hyuk only half commits.
Menchaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dong Hyuk. Menchaka shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Menchaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dong Hyuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk throws a lazy body kick
enabling Menchaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Menchaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong Hyuk throws a wild body kick that Menchaka sees coming a mile off.
Dong Hyuk cracks Menchaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menchaka.
Menchaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Menchaka.
Menchaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong Hyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menchaka under the eye.
Menchaka looks to throw the jab but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menchaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dong Hyuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Menchaka throws a low kick, looking for Dong Hyuk's leg but Dong Hyuk calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick from Menchaka lands but Dong Hyuk takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk misses
enabling Menchaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Menchaka throws a right hand that misses
and Dong Hyuk counters with a shoot takedown. Menchaka fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menchaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Menchaka keeps moving.
Menchaka has control of Dong Hyuk's left arm, preventing Dong Hyuk from doing any damage.
Dong Hyuk wants to pass the guard but Menchaka is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Menchaka cracks Dong Hyuk with a good jab.
Mitchell Menchaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menchaka lands with a right hand.
Menchaka defending well as Dong Hyuk loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menchaka.
Menchaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menchaka checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menchaka's sensitive parts.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a body kick
and Dong Hyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Menchaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Menchaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Menchaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Dong Hyuk off the cage and back into range.
Menchaka misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka tries to land a front kick but Dong Hyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong Hyuk throws a wild body kick that Menchaka sees coming a mile off.
Menchaka misses with a hook
and Dong Hyuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Menchaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
Menchaka scores with a hook to the body. Dong Hyuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong Hyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses
and Menchaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dong Hyuk thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menchaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menchaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Menchaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong Hyuk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!
Shin Dong Hyuk got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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