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Hilo Fight 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pusherman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayfield scores with a kick to the body.
Longbow tries to clinch there but Mayfield circles away.
Longbow avoids the head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield instigates a clinch.
Mayfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Longbow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Mayfield.
Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbow tries a body shot but Mayfield blocks it.
Mayfield manages to break the clinch.
Longbow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Mayfield slips the punch.
Mayfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayfield cracks Longbow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mayfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayfield walks into a stiff left hand from Longbow.
It looks like Curtis Mayfield has been cut.
Longbow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mayfield.
Mayfield is rocked!
Mayfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Mayfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longbow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayfield throws a wild body kick that Longbow sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longbow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayfield throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
Longbow sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mayfield's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mayfield's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Longbow!
Curtis Mayfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Tonight just wasn't my night. I'll get back in the gym and be ready to go for my next fight. I give my opponent credit he was the better fighter tonight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobe Romeo Paris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 6 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxwell Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Paris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Rubin does no damage.
Paris throws a leg kick
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paris trying to hold on to Rubin's head to control him but Rubin postures up.
Paris wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is keen to just control but Paris is a slippery customer.
Rubin blocks the strikes from Paris.
Rubin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin working over Paris with some ground and pound. Paris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rubin is looking for a kimura here.
Rubin blocks the strikes from Paris.
Paris trying to get back to full guard but Rubin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Paris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rubin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paris with the active half guard here but Rubin passes nicely into side control.
Paris is looking for a sweep.
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Paris is looking to regain half guard here but Rubin keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubin lands a nice forearm strike.
Paris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rubin prevents Paris from getting the reversal.
Paris is trying to reverse the position but instead Rubin has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rubin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You can see the frustration on Paris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rubin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Paris is really stuck here.
Paris breaks Rubin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paris is aware though and is defending well.
Rubin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rubin thuds a left hand into Paris's body.
Paris slips a jab and a cross from Rubin.
Rubin shoots for a takedown but Paris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rubin takes a swing at Paris's ribcage but misses.
Rubin tries to work over Paris's front leg with a kick but Paris checks it.
A low kick from Rubin is predictable there
and Paris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rubin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paris's guard.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paris is keeping the position for now.
Paris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rubin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rubin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paris throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paris working for a triangle but Rubin defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubin defends well.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Rubin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paris trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris looking to sit in guard and control but Rubin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Rubin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paris sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris actively working from the bottom here.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom but Rubin passes into side control!
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rubin working the body and head with strikes.
Paris prevents Rubin from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paris tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rubin throws a body kick that misses.
Rubin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paris finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubin's head.
Paris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubin.
Paris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubin misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rubin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubin.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
A low kick from Rubin misses
and Paris counters with an inside leg kick.
Rubin blocks the body kick.
Rubin lands with a good body shot.
Rubin throws out a powerful jab.
Paris gets a double leg takedown into Rubin's guard.
Rubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubin, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubin is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin lands a couple of elbows.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paris keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Paris has his feet on Rubin's thighs here. He's pushed Rubin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rubin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kobe Romeo Paris!
Kobe Romeo Paris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
142 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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25
144 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McTavish is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. McTavish fights it but they end up in guard.
McTavish has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Scott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Scott tries to score a body lock takedown but McTavish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McTavish misses with a body punch.
McTavish is pressed up against the cage. Scott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McTavish down to the mat. McTavish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
Donald McTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Scott.
McTavish misses with a looping left.
Scott slips under a jab from McTavish.
McTavish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McTavish.
Scott walks into a jab.
McTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTavish won't be happy with that.
Scott lands a few punches from side control.
Scott working the body and head with strikes.
McTavish's coaches at The Cave Fighting Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McTavish is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott grinds an elbow into McTavish's temple.
McTavish is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Scott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McTavish is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but McTavish is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavish is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scott lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Scott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McTavish tries to escape but Scott is in control.
Scott works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McTavish prevents Scott from improving position.
Scott scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McTavish to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McTavish avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Scott.
Scott is trying to ground and pound but McTavish uses the momentary lack of control by Scott to regain half guard.
McTavish looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scott working McTavish over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Scott there.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but McTavish defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McTavish is looking to escape.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Scott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McTavish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jason Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTavish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott advances to half guard.
McTavish is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to pass McTavish's guard but actually McTavish recovers to full guard.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
Scott throws a strike but McTavish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scott is trying to keep McTavish in close.
McTavish stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
McTavish is looking to stand up but Scott won't let him.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McTavish preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McTavish is aware though and is defending well.
Scott trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott has his foot on McTavish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTavish works his way back into a safe position though.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McTavish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTavish jabs at Scott's body.
Donald McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by McTavish.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McTavish as he jumps to the side.
McTavish cracks Scott with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Scott falls to his knees and McTavish doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald McTavish!
An out of breath Donald McTavish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector's entrance music is Monster!. A fine choice. Wolf has chosen JMT- Blood Runs Cold 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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170 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector has Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Ector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ector can't break the clinch.
Ector blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wolf.
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector misses with a wild combination.
Ector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ector digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
Ector throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ector has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gracie Barra Hilo (Sauna + Bang for your Buck) in the buildup to the fight.
Ector throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Ector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector throws a shot to the body.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Ector.
A jab from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Ector.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolf takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector cracks a nice hook into Wolf's ribs.
Ector digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
Ector fails to land with a series of punches.
Ector misses with a low kick.
Ector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolf is able to avoid easily.
Wolf lands with a good body shot.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ector moves away.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target.
Ector misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a single leg into guard. Ector didn't expect that.
Ector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Ector keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ector looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into side control.
Ector seems a little lost for a moment, as Wolf dominates the positioning.
Ector is looking for a sweep.
Wolf trying to control the action but Ector is working from the bottom.
Ector is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kay Ector will probably get the nod.
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.
Ector leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ector napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ector wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ector has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ector keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector is trying to buck Wolf off.
Ector can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Wolf are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wolf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ector knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf in side control, throwing shots but Ector defends.
Ector is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf working away.
Ector regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wolf's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolf lands a nice short elbow.
Wolf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
Ector is staying active underneath Wolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Ector keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ector wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Ector blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector lands with a right hand.
Kay Ector is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector wants to clinch.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Ector tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolf tests Ector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
Ector throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Ector goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf blocks a low kick nicely.
Ector slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ector throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolf throws a combination. Ector tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Kay Ector is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Ector counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolf lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf throws a combination that misses
and Ector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ector tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ector rather than just go for the knockout.
Ector throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ector tries to land a leg kick but Wolf saw it coming and moves away.
Ector tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ector takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ector with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ector defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
Ector looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wolf trying to mount his opponent but Ector defends it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a head shot. Ector uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ector swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a jab to the body
and Ector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf avoids the head kick by Ector.
Ector scores with a nice head shot.
Wolf takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a solid leg kick but Wolf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ector.
Ector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Ector, which made it look bad.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Ector.
Wolf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ector is just riding it out for now. Wolf eventually gives up the hold.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Wolf.
I think Wolf 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemy Waters told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Te Rauparaha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemy Waters!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauparaha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waters.
Rauparaha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rauparaha misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Rauparaha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauparaha looks to land a left hand but Waters moved out of range nicely.
Waters lands with a nice body punch.
Rauparaha throws an off balance right hand
and Waters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rauparaha won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Waters are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rauparaha looks calm but he's in trouble here. Waters gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rauparaha is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Waters lets go of the hold and Rauparaha can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lemy Waters!
A very excited looking Lemy Waters 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen CFO$ - Rebel Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stu Bennett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Zerkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zerkle.
Zerkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Zerkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zerkle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zerkle wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zerkle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bennett to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Zerkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerkle misses with some punches.
Zerkle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zerkle blocking some punches.
Zerkle working aggressively here.
Bennett prevents the takedown attempt.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Zerkle looking for a takedown.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Zerkle tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Zerkle back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bennett is trying to keep an underhook but Zerkle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Zerkle is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zerkle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkle is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zerkle is working away from the top position though.
Zerkle works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zerkle swings around for an armbar but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zerkle's guard.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zerkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zerkle has a closed guard, preventing Bennett from standing up.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zerkle's guard.
Zerkle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Zerkle avoids nicely.
Zerkle shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bennett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zerkle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zerkle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Bennett. No joy for Zerkle on that attempt.
Bennett with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett throws a leg kick but Zerkle checks it.
Bennett scores with a jab.
Zerkle is rocked!
Stu Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett steps in with a hook that catches Zerkle right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bennett follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Zerkle looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Bennett!
Stu Bennett made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dynamite's choice of entrance music: Pet. 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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190 lbs
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202 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Izturis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izturis drops his hands momentarily and Dynamite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izturis misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Izturis.
Izturis shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense.
Izturis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dynamite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Izturis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dynamite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Izturis moves out of range as Dynamite throws a body kick.
Izturis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izturis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dynamite's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izturis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
Dynamite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Izturis is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Izturis lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Izturis connects with a nice short shot to Dynamite's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izturis lands strikes from half guard.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.
Dynamite has hold of Izturis's hands but Izturis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Izturis wants to work for an arm triangle but Dynamite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Izturis is trying to control the action in half guard but Dynamite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dynamite tries to roll over but Izturis keeps him under control.
Izturis is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.
Izturis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dynamite looks for the body kick but Izturis saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis cracks Dynamite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Izturis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Izturis misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dynamite. That snapped Izturis's head back.
Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izturis looks to land a combination but Dynamite avoids it well.
Izturis digs a good hook to Dynamite's body.
Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
Izturis looks for the body kick but Dynamite saw that one coming.
Izturis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izturis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dynamite's half guard.
Izturis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Izturis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dynamite is not content to let Izturis control the position.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
Dynamite trying to hold on to Izturis's head to control him but Izturis postures up.
Izturis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Izturis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Dynamite missing with a left hand there. Izturis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dynamite takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Izturis.
Izturis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Izturis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izturis passes Dynamite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Izturis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Izturis wants to free his trapped foot but Dynamite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Izturis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Izturis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dynamite sees it coming and defends easily.
Izturis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Dynamite is trying to stand back up but Izturis is controlling him
Izturis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dynamite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Izturis is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Izturis is stalling in the full guard.
Izturis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Izturis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dynamite tries to bench press Izturis off him but Izturis keeps the position.
Dynamite takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Izturis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dynamite sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Izturis is working Dynamite over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Izturis has control of an arm but Dynamite manages to advance to Izturis's back!
Izturis just trying to survive but Dynamite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Dynamite has the hooks in. Izturis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dynamite doesn't have the hooks in and Izturis manages to turn into his guard.
Izturis postures up and lands a big shot to Dynamite's brow.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Izturis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Izturis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dynamite wants to sweep here but Izturis controlling him for the moment.
Izturis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dynamite keeping full guard, as Izturis tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Izturis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Izturis wants to pass the guard but Dynamite is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that second round.
That's time! Izturis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Izturis.
Dynamite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izturis slips under a jab from Dynamite.
Izturis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izturis avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Nice uppercut there from Izturis.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dynamite!
Nice uppercut there from Dynamite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izturis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dynamite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Izturis misses the target.
Dynamite throws a right hand that misses
and Izturis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emilio Izturis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Dynamite blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Izturis scores with a nice head shot.
Izturis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dynamite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Izturis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izturis.
Dynamite tries to move into range but Izturis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Izturis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izturis.
Izturis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite ducks right into an uppercut from Izturis.
Dynamite is rocked!
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Izturis counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Izturis!
Emilio Izturis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Zuckerkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fighters. 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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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Zuckerkorn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Panikov.
Zuckerkorn staying out of range there.
Zuckerkorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
and Panikov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Zuckerkorn! He's just covering up as Panikov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
A relieved looking Sergey Panikov 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koira misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koira scoring well with a low kick there.
Koira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koira misses the jab.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Koira misses the target.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koira.
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Koira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Koira.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koira slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Koira with a good jab.
Koira cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koira lands a body shot.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koira moves away.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Koira tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Koira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Koira's shoulder, as Koira tries to avoid the shot.
Koira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bobby Shamrock has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koira breaks the clinch.
Koira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Koira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koira misses with a few strikes there.
Koira forces Shamrock back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Koira lands with a short shot to the head.
Koira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koira swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koira tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koira fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koira 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 Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Koira misses.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koira looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Koira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koira connects with the punch.
Koira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Koira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Koira.
Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Koira takes one to the chin there.
Koira blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Koira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Karri Koira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Koira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Koira. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock cracks Koira with an uppercut from hell and Koira crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Shamrock's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Koira is rocked!
Koira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard.
Koira is still in real trouble! Can Shamrock finish him?
Koira is stalling in the full guard.
Shamrock scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Koira hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - In the End. 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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32
181 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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29
177 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas works over Downer's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Downer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
Downer tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas passes into side control, despite Downer's attempt to control the position.
Downer prevents Thomas from improving position.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downer keeps working.
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Downer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thomas's best efforts.
Downer tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downer defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Downer sees it coming and defends easily.
Downer is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Thomas passes to full mount!
Thomas has control of Downer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Downer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Downer is now in Thomas's guard. A big mistake from Thomas there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Downer defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downer is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Downer misses with a wild body shot.
Downer rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Downer.
Downer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Thomas jumps guard but Downer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Downer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Downer after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Downer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bentley Downer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Downer missing with knees to the body.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas pulls guard.
Downer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Downer stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Downer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Downer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Downer is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Downer's guard.
Downer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Downer tries to get out of the position.
Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Downer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard.
Downer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Downer wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Downer wants to stand and escape but instead Thomas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Downer managing to control the position.
Thomas has gone for a leg lock! Downer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thomas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Downer controlling him for the moment.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is working an open guard so Downer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Downer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer landing knees to the head.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
Downer gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Downer.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Downer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Downer.
Downer lands a knee to the body.
Downer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Downer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Downer.
Our sources have told us that Downer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Downer scores with a knee to the head.
Downer drops Thomas with a big knee straight up the middle! Thomas is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Thomas is rocked!
Downer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Downer.
Bentley Downer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Downer finish him?
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Downer sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Downer.
Downer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Downer takes the fight into the clinch.
Downer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Downer.
A knee to the head by Downer.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Downer to keep the fight standing.
Downer lands a nice elbow.
Downer lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Downer to keep the fight standing.
Downer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Downer has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Downer scores with a knee to the head.
Downer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like JJ Thomas has been cut.
Downer lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Downer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Downer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Downer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downer lands a damaging elbow.
Downer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Downer has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Thomas - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Downer, and another! Thomas is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bentley Downer!
Bentley Downer is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bentley Downer thanked VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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