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Hilo Fight Night 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast checks a leg kick nicely.
Metsast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Metsast connects with a solid leg kick.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Georg Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Metsast lands but Scott takes it in his stride.
It looks like Georg Scott has been cut.
Metsast throws a leg kick but Scott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scott throws a head kick but Metsast moves out of range.
Metsast throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Metsast.
Metsast throws a head kick that Scott semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metsast circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Metsast tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metsast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott misses with a kick to the body
and Metsast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scott's knee momentarily.
Metsast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Metsast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Metsast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Metsast moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast blocks a head kick by Scott.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metsast has managed to clinch.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metsast is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Metsast into the cage.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Metsast connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Metsast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Georg Scott's cut even more.
Metsast keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Metsast landing knees to the body.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metsast walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georg Scott.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scott looks winded!
Scott throws a lazy head kick
and Metsast counters with an outside leg kick.
Metsast slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metsast feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Metsast.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metsast counters with a nice body kick.
Metsast moves out of range of the body kick.
Metsast throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast lands a big head kick that sends Scott tumbling to the mat! Metsast takes a step backwards and waves Scott back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Metsast clinches with his opponent.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Scott is trying to push Metsast away but Metsast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metsast presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above Georg Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metsast scores with a leg kick.
Metsast plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metsast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a lazy body kick
and Metsast counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scott.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metsast is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Metsast lands a big head kick that sends Scott tumbling to the mat! Metsast takes a step backwards and waves Scott back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Scott is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Metsast counters with a monster head kick that knocks Scott out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mees Metsast!
The defeated Georg Scott had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Planck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Max Planck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck moves into range and clinches up with Jalgratas.
Jalgratas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jalgratas has Planck pushed against the cage.
Jalgratas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Planck is blocking nicely.
Planck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jalgratas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jalgratas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Planck moves out of range as Jalgratas throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalgratas. That's going to slow Planck down.
Jalgratas misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Planck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas throws the kick towards the body but Planck avoids it.
Jalgratas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Planck.
A jab from Jalgratas does it's job there.
Planck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jalgratas misses with a few strikes there.
Jalgratas lands a jab.
Jalgratas scores with a spinning back kick!
Planck moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Planck dives in and grabs Jalgratas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalgratas pushes down on Planck's head and hops out.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Planck.
Jalgratas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Planck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Planck rushes Jalgratas and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Planck blocks it with crossed arms.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Planck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jalgratas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Planck's elbow.
Jalgratas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jalgratas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Planck avoiding damage.
Planck is trying to break the clinch but Jalgratas is controlling him.
Jalgratas leaning against his opponent.
Jalgratas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Jalgratas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas stalling.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jalgratas misses with a punch to the body.
Planck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jalgratas crunches a lovely knee into Planck's ribcage.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalgratas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Planck blocks an uppercut.
Planck managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas tries to work over Planck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Planck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jalgratas is defending well.
Planck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalgratas lands a knee to the head.
Jalgratas working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jalgratas - that landed with a thud.
Jalgratas pushes Planck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jalgratas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jalgratas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Planck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jalgratas is pushing Planck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jalgratas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaan Jalgratas is winning the standup battle so far.
Jalgratas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Planck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Planck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas thuds his right hand into Planck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jalgratas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Planck moves out of range.
Jalgratas has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas has a couple of punches blocked by Planck.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Planck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Jalgratas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaan Jalgratas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jalgratas struggles to land a body shot inside as Planck controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jalgratas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Planck avoids the damage to the body.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Planck avoids it.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalgratas stalling the fight.
Jalgratas misses with a knee to the head.
Jalgratas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Planck misses with the head strike.
Planck is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Planck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jalgratas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Planck blocks with his arms.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Planck is defending well for now.
Planck is trying to drag Jalgratas to the mat but Jalgratas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands with a short shot to the head.
Jalgratas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Planck blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas misses with a knee strike.
Jalgratas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jalgratas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Planck is breathing heavily.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Planck blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Jalgratas.
A shot in the inside from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands a good knee to the midsection. Planck won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jalgratas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jalgratas.
Jalgratas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jalgratas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Planck can do to turn this around?
Jalgratas lands a hook that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck looking to slow down the pace here.
Planck has Jalgratas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jalgratas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Planck.
Jalgratas gets through Planck's defenses to land a nice punch to 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!
Jalgratas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Planck up against the cage.
Jalgratas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Planck.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Planck is blocking nicely.
Jalgratas prevents the takedown attempt.
Jalgratas stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Planck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jalgratas sprawls well. Jalgratas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Planck gets slowly back to his feet.
Jalgratas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jalgratas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalgratas lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Planck or perhaps it was just good defense by Jalgratas, which made it look bad.
Planck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jalgratas can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck moves out of range of the body kick from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalgratas throws a big shot that misses.
Jalgratas misses with an uppercut. Planck saw that one coming.
Jalgratas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick and Planck moves out of range easily.
Planck misses with an uppercut.
Planck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Planck looking to pass the guard.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Planck forces his way into half guard.
Planck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas wants to control but Planck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Planck controlling from mount.
Jalgratas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Planck looking to finish with strikes here!
Planck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Planck unloads with some shots from mount but Jalgratas bucks and avoids them well.
Planck trying to control but Jalgratas is having none of it.
Planck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Planck throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jalgratas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Planck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jalgratas is looking to escape.
Planck wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Planck controlling the pace for now.
Max Planck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalgratas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Planck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jalgratas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaan Jalgratas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by No Spiritual Surrender. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Einar Magn!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Magn moves into the clinch.
Wolf misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Magn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolf tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magn is looking to clinch.
Wolf is looking to land body kicks.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolf lands a jab to Magn's midsection.
Magn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Magn lands with a cross.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Magn saw that one coming.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magn misses with a straight right.
Magn blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Wolf's head coaches at Kelley Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Wolf.
Wolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolf delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magn's sensitive parts.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Magn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn looks to clinch
and Wolf counters with a head kick.
Wolf defending well as Magn loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Wolf.
Magn scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolf.
Magn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Magn saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Magn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Magn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolf on the side of the head.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Magn. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf connects with a right hand. Magn shakes it off.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magn misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a three punch combo that has Magn backing up. Magn nods at Wolf to acknowledge the strikes.
Magn digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Magn moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magn swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Magn tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Magn avoids the head kick by Wolf.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn misses the jab.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magn circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magn scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magn moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Magn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolf's defenses.
It looks like Vincent Wolf has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn has had enough of the clinch but Wolf keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Magn has Wolf pressed against the cage.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Wolf.
Wolf connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vincent Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Magn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Magn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Wolf lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Magn's head back.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Jab by Magn.
Wolf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magn if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Wolf.
Magn 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.
A lazy left from Magn finds it's target.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn catches Wolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolf is rocked!
Magn lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wolf falls backwards - clearly groggy! Magn dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Einar Magn thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingi Tyyp (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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193 lbs
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24
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mingi Tyyp!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyyp drops his hands momentarily and Aguilar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aguilar throws out a loose jab but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aguilar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyyp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aguilar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyyp prevents Aguilar from moving into mount.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Tyyp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aguilar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tyyp is avoiding damage well.
Aguilar advances nicely into full mount.
Aguilar working for a guillotine from mount but Tyyp is in no mood to give up.
Tyyp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aguilar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to ground and pound but Tyyp is blocking nicely.
Tyyp wants to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Aguilar working for a submission but Tyyp is keeping him at bay.
Aguilar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tyyp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aguilar with shots to the head and body - Tyyp looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has hold of Tyyp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyyp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aguilar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyyp manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aguilar 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.
Tyyp defending against the ground and pound.
Aguilar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aguilar advances nicely into full mount.
Tyyp wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aguilar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp working to try and regain half guard.
Aguilar throwing strikes here but Tyyp is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Aguilar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tyyp to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tyyp shrugs it off.
Aguilar wants to finish this one by submission but Tyyp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aguilar.
Tyyp avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyyp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyyp is in a horrible position here. Aguilar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aguilar looking to finish with strikes here!
Tyyp blocking the ground and pound.
Tyyp is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aguilar misses with a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp is bucking up trying to escape but Aguilar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aguilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Aguilar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyyp scores with a head kick.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilar throws a jab when Tyyp was well out of range.
Aguilar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyyp can do to turn this around?
Tyyp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Aguilar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aguilar lands a lovely overhand right.
Aguilar misses with a left hand
and Tyyp counters with a nice body kick.
Aguilar throws a hook but Tyyp avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tyyp.
Tyyp throws a head kick but Aguilar moves out of range.
Tyyp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguilar.
Aguilar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar scores with a shot to the body.
Tyyp tries to land a front kick but Aguilar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyyp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a wild body shot.
Tyyp moves out of range of the strikes.
Mingi Tyyp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyyp misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Aguilar misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Aguilar. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Aguilar.
Tyyp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aguilar misses with a straight left.
Tyyp lands with a kick to the temple. Aguilar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyyp on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyyp's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Tyyp keeps moving.
Tyyp working a defensive guard here.
Aguilar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyyp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar cracks Tyyp with a big elbow.
Aguilar working the ground and pound but Tyyp is defending the strikes.
Aguilar is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyyp is defending well.
Aguilar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aguilar throws an elbow but Tyyp slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyyp is defending well.
Aguilar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aguilar works to advance to full mount. Tyyp defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sergio Aguilar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyyp gets back to half guard.
Aguilar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyyp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aguilar.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Tyyp won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tyyp misses with a two punch combination.
Aguilar dives in and grabs Tyyp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyyp pushes down on Aguilar's head and hops out.
Aguilar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyyp circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyyp.
Aguilar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyyp misses with the combination.
Aguilar throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick from Tyyp.
Nice defenses there by Tyyp.
Tyyp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aguilar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp moves out of range as Aguilar strikes.
Tyyp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a body shot.
Aguilar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown but Tyyp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Aguilar.
Aguilar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyyp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
Tyyp throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Aguilar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tyyp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyyp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar postures up in Tyyp's guard and throws a big left but Tyyp blocks it.
Aguilar postures up in Tyyp's guard and throws a big left but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyyp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyyp is trying to control the position but Aguilar postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aguilar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tyyp. No joy for Aguilar on that attempt.
Aguilar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyyp circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Aguilar.
Tyyp swinging wildly here.
Tyyp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Aguilar misses.
Aguilar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyyp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguilar.
Aguilar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyyp did well to prevent Aguilar getting side control.
Tyyp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aguilar.
Aguilar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyyp defending well though.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aguilar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyyp is just riding it out for now. Aguilar eventually gives up the hold.
Sergio Aguilar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Tyyp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Aguilar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aguilar 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Aguilar!
A very excited looking Sergio Aguilar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad. Emunn Samvesu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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191 lbs
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28
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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adams takes a swing at Samvesu's ribcage but misses.
Emunn Samvesu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samvesu.
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Samvesu's guard.
Samvesu working a defensive guard here.
Samvesu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samvesu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samvesu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working the head with strikes.
Samvesu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samvesu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adams lands a few punches from side control.
Adams working away.
Adams is working Samvesu over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samvesu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams controls the position.
Adams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adams working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working Samvesu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adams advances nicely into full mount.
Samvesu is working to get back to half guard.
Samvesu is in a horrible position here. Adams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Samvesu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adams avoids the attempt from Samvesu to control.
Adams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Samvesu working to try and regain half guard.
Adams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Samvesu's face.
Adams with the ground and pound from mount.
Adams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Adams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Adams trying to control but Samvesu is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Samvesu is rocked!
Adams postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Samvesu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Adams around the waist but Adams pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Adams is the winner by TKO! Adams jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR Adams!
A victorious JR Adams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Niupulusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niupulusu comes to the cage accompanied by Cyclops - Danny Brown. On his way into the cage it seems that Gabriel Niupulusu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gabriel Niupulusu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Niupulusu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niupulusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Negan, pushing him back against the cage.
Negan missing with knees to the body.
Negan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niupulusu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Negan scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Negan.
Niupulusu jabs at Negan's body.
Niupulusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Negan's waist but Negan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Niupulusu off to one side.
Negan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niupulusu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niupulusu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Negan misses with a combination
and Niupulusu counters with a right hand to the body.
Niupulusu fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Negan coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niupulusu. Negan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Negan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niupulusu pushes Negan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niupulusu swings wildly with an uppercut but Negan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negan lands a knee to the body.
Negan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Negan missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Negan throws an elbow but misses.
Negan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niupulusu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Niupulusu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Negan tries to work over Niupulusu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niupulusu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Negan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Niupulusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niupulusu.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Negan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Niupulusu letting Negan take a breather here.
Negan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niupulusu is defending well for now.
Niupulusu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Negan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niupulusu avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Negan uses from the top position.
Niupulusu trying to keep a closed guard but Negan is proving a slippery customer.
Negan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niupulusu is keeping the position for now.
Niupulusu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Niupulusu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Negan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Negan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niupulusu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Negan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niupulusu has momentary wrist control but Negan slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Niupulusu working for submissions but it's allowed Negan to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan thows a huge punch but Niupulusu dodges it nicely.
Niupulusu trying to control but Negan postures up.
Negan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niupulusu defends it well.
Niupulusu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Negan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Negan's back!
Negan tries to break free.
Niupulusu is not going to allow Negan to sit and survive in this position.
Negan rolls, trying to escape but Niupulusu keeps control of the position.
Niupulusu is not going to allow Negan to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu wants to control but Negan is keeping busy.
Negan turns into Niupulusu and is now in his guard.
Niupulusu is adopting a defensive guard.
Niupulusu has an active guard here but Negan has managed to pass into half guard.
Negan wants to free his trapped foot but Niupulusu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Negan is nestled in close to Niupulusu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Niupulusu taking some punishment here, with Negan in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Negan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Negan rushes Niupulusu and presses him up against the cage.
Niupulusu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Negan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niupulusu is defending well for now.
Negan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niupulusu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Negan tries a knee to the head but Niupulusu blocks it.
Niupulusu misses with a punch to the body.
Negan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niupulusu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Negan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niupulusu tries to bum rush Negan with a series of wild strikes but Negan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negan wants to slow Niupulusu down by chopping away at his legs.
Niupulusu wants to clinch up but Negan keeps it at a distance.
Negan jabs at Niupulusu's body.
Negan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Negan throws a lazy right hand but Niupulusu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niupulusu misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Niupulusu's head coaches at Tenement of Conviction that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Negan clinches up against the cage.
Philip Negan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Negan misses with a knee strike.
Niupulusu struggles to land a body shot inside as Negan controls his hands.
Niupulusu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niupulusu is trying to trip Negan. He has hold of a leg but Negan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Niupulusu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Negan is looking for a triangle but Niupulusu pushes his legs off easily.
Niupulusu postures up.
Niupulusu won't allow Negan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niupulusu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niupulusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Negan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niupulusu stops Negan from standing up.
Gabriel Niupulusu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu has gone for a leg lock! Negan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Niupulusu's guard.
Negan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Negan stands up over Niupulusu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Niupulusu trying to control the position.
Niupulusu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Negan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niupulusu trying to control but Negan is working from the bottom.
Negan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu throwing strikes from guard but Negan blocks nicely.
Negan is trying to control the position but Niupulusu postures up.
Niupulusu preventing the sweep.
Negan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Negan working the head and body with strikes.
Negan is thwarting Niupulusu's attempts to control the position.
Niupulusu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niupulusu wants to control but Negan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu has hold of Negan's hands but Negan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niupulusu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negan.
Niupulusu tries to kick Negan off but Negan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Niupulusu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Negan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niupulusu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Negan trying to control but Niupulusu is working from the bottom.
Negan won't allow Niupulusu to sweep him here.
Negan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Negan preventing the sweep.
Negan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Negan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Negan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Niupulusu trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Negan 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!
Negan scoring well with a low kick there.
Niupulusu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Negan closes the distance and pushes Niupulusu back into the cage.
Niupulusu stalls.
Negan is trying to maintain a safe position but Niupulusu gets an underhook and turns Negan into the cage.
Niupulusu managing to block the knees to the body from Negan.
Niupulusu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Negan.
Niupulusu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Niupulusu duly obliges.
Negan is looking to score with low kicks.
Niupulusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Negan defends it nicely.
Negan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niupulusu, pushing him back against the cage.
Niupulusu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Negan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niupulusu prevents Negan from breaking the clinch.
Niupulusu avoiding damage.
Niupulusu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Negan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niupulusu is defending well for now.
Niupulusu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niupulusu lands with a short shot to the head.
Niupulusu managing to block the knees to the body from Negan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niupulusu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niupulusu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Negan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niupulusu avoids it.
Niupulusu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Niupulusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negan tries to land knees in the clinch but Niupulusu avoids the damage to the body.
Negan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niupulusu dodges an elbow strike from Negan.
Negan tries to throw a body punch but Niupulusu avoids it by throwing Negan back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu lands a shoulder strike.
Negan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niupulusu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Niupulusu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negan avoiding damage.
Negan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niupulusu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niupulusu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Niupulusu as he checks the leg kick.
Niupulusu shoots in for a takedown but Negan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Negan throws a leg kick
enabling Niupulusu to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Negan misses
and Niupulusu counters with a low kick, right behind Negan 's knee.
Negan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Niupulusu's guard.
Negan looking to pass the guard.
Niupulusu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niupulusu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel Niupulusu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan trying to control but Niupulusu is working from the bottom.
Negan landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Negan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niupulusu controlling Negan's posture.
Negan trying to control the position from guard on top but Niupulusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Negan closes the distance and clinches.
Philip Negan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niupulusu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Niupulusu.
Negan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niupulusu swings wildly with an uppercut but Negan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niupulusu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Negan missing with knees to the body.
Negan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negan trying to land knees to the body.
Niupulusu lands an uppercut.
Negan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Negan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Niupulusu.
Well Negan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Negan!
Philip Negan 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 Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucic has chosen Shots 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
12 - 4 - 0 |
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25
223 lbs
9 - 9 - 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lundgrenson throws a lazy right hand but Lucic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Lundgrenson's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lundgrenson misses the target.
Lundgrenson looks to land a right hand but Lucic moved out of range.
Lundgrenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucic counters with a nice uppercut.
Lundgrenson misses the jab.
Lundgrenson misses with an uppercut. Lucic saw that one coming.
Lucic throws a leg kick which misses Lundgrenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Lundgrenson tries to avoid it.
Lucic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucic misses with a combination
enabling Lundgrenson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Milan Lucic has been cut.
Lundgrenson misses the jab.
Lundgrenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucic throws a head kick that Lundgrenson semi-blocks.
It looks like Dolph Lundgrenson has been cut.
Lundgrenson misses with a left hand
and Lucic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lundgrenson misses with a left hand
and Lucic counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Lundgrenson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucic.
Lucic wants to control but Lundgrenson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lundgrenson's head.
Lucic controlling the action here.
Lucic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lundgrenson's head.
Lucic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lucic thows a huge punch but Lundgrenson dodges it nicely.
Lucic content to control rather than advance.
Lucic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lundgrenson wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgrenson is working hard here to advance position.
Lucic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lundgrenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lundgrenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lundgrenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucic lands a lovely overhand right.
Lundgrenson misses with a left hand
and Lucic counters with a right hand that sends Lundgrenson tumbling to the canvas! Can Lucic finish him? He dives into Lundgrenson's guard looking to do just that!
Lundgrenson is rocked!
Lucic throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lundgrenson working a defensive guard here.
Lucic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgrenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgrenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgrenson, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucic trying to control but Lundgrenson is working from the bottom.
Lundgrenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundgrenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lucic throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucic throws a body punch but Lundgrenson moves out of range.
Lucic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lundgrenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucic misses with a few strikes there.
Lundgrenson misses with a straight left.
Lundgrenson missing with a left hand there. Lucic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lundgrenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lundgrenson rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Lundgrenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lundgrenson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lucic to counter with a crisp jab.
Lundgrenson loads up on a big right hand but Lucic slips the punch.
Lundgrenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucic.
Lundgrenson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lundgrenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Lucic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Lundgrenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucic counters by clinching up.
Lucic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucic pushes Lundgrenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucic is struggling to control the position.
Lucic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lundgrenson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucic struggling to land strikes to the head as Lundgrenson covers up.
Lucic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lucic gets his hands free as Lundgrenson looks to control.
Lucic is landing with strikes from the back.
Lundgrenson is in bad spot here.
What can Lundgrenson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lundgrenson trying to control the action but Lucic just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic tries to keep control of the position but Lundgrenson is staying busy.
Lucic misses with an elbow to the head.
Lucic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgrenson trying to control but not successfully.
Lucic throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lundgrenson!
Lucic lands strikes to the head.
Lucic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lucic controlling the positon.
Lucic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lundgrenson up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lucic.
Lucic keeps control of the position as Lundgrenson tries to break free.
Lundgrenson is trying to remain composed but Lucic is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lucic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucic softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lucic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lucic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lucic lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucic scores with punches from the back.
Lucic connects with a big shot to the side of Lundgrenson's head.
Oh Lundgrenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic scores with punches from the back.
Lundgrenson wants to escape the position.
Lucic struggling to land strikes to the head as Lundgrenson covers up.
Lundgrenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lundgrenson trying to control the action but Lucic just sinks the hooks in.
Lundgrenson covering up well under a series of strikes from Lucic.
Lundgrenson is trying to break free.
Lucic throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lundgrenson!
Lundgrenson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lucic. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lucic lands punches and elbows.
Lundgrenson trying to control the position but Lucic manages to sink in the hooks.
Lucic lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lundgrenson hold on?!
Lundgrenson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Can Lundgrenson hold on?! Lucic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Milan Lucic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lundgrenson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lundgrenson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lundgrenson hold on?
Lucic lands shots to the head and Lundgrenson turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Lucic!
Milan Lucic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Valenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco has chosen Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
169 lbs
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35
180 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Valenta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valenta is able to avoid easily.
Berzevaco misses with a low kick as Valenta jumps back.
Berzevaco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valenta shoots in for a double leg but Berzevaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berzevaco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valenta.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valenta.
No luck for Valenta with that takedown attempt.
Berzevaco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenta staying out of range there.
A head kick by Valenta misses
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valenta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valenta manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a low kick.
Valenta misses the shot to the body.
Valenta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valenta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berzevaco's calf.
Berzevaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berzevaco throws a push kick but Valenta slaps the foot to one side.
Berzevaco with a hook.
Valenta takes a swing at Berzevaco's ribcage but misses.
Berzevaco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valenta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valenta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valenta takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berzevaco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berzevaco lands a glancing blow to the side of Valenta's head.
A big left from Valenta misses.
Valenta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berzevaco looks to land a right hand but Valenta moved out of range.
Berzevaco misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berzevaco, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Berzevaco misses the target.
Valenta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valenta throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valenta connects with a crisp jab.
Valenta looks to throw the jab but Berzevaco is out of range.
Valenta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakeem Berzevaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzevaco checks a leg kick.
Berzevaco moves out of range of the strikes.
Valenta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Valenta connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Berzevaco finds it's target.
Berzevaco throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Valenta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valenta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Berzevaco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valenta just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valenta. Berzevaco shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Valenta.
A leg kick checked by Berzevaco.
Valenta is looking to wear down Berzevaco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valenta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Berzevaco defending well as Valenta loads up on a big left hand.
Valenta throws a jab but it's blocked by Berzevaco.
Valenta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valenta tries to clinch there but Berzevaco circles away.
Berzevaco misses with a looping right.
Valenta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Berzevaco if he has to take too many more of those.
Berzevaco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valenta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Berzevaco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Berzevaco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valenta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Berzevaco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valenta working the head and body with strikes.
Berzevaco is looking to regain half guard here but Valenta keeps moving and retains side control.
Berzevaco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenta trying to control from Berzevaco's half guard. Berzevaco has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Berzevaco wants to stand up but Valenta is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco is looking for a triangle but Valenta pushes his legs off easily.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet but Valenta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valenta stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
Valenta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berzevaco's head.
Berzevaco wants to stand but Valenta is controlling the position.
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.
Berzevaco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berzevaco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Berzevaco tries to stand but can't do so whilst Valenta controls his leg.
Valenta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berzevaco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berzevaco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berzevaco stands up out of the half guard.
Valenta throws a wild body kick that Berzevaco sees coming a mile off.
Berzevaco works Valenta's body with a nice hook.
Valenta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta clobbers Berzevaco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berzevaco misses with a right hand
and Valenta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valenta.
Valenta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berzevaco's efforts to push away.
Berzevaco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valenta has him pressed against the cage.
Valenta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berzevaco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berzevaco wants to get back to striking at distance but Valenta won't allow it.
Berzevaco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valenta has him pressed against the cage.
Berzevaco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valenta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valenta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Valenta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berzevaco wants to stand but Valenta is controlling the position.
Berzevaco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valenta manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco stands up from Valenta's guard - Berzevaco perhaps looking for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Berzevaco blocks the low kick.
Berzevaco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
A shot to the liver by Valenta. Beautiful body shot.
Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick and Valenta moves out of range easily.
Valenta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berzevaco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valenta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Valenta dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berzevaco lands with a good body shot.
Berzevaco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berzevaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valenta.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valenta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valenta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berzevaco throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Berzevaco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valenta doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Berzevaco finds it's way through Valenta's defenses.
The fighters circling - Berzevaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valenta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valenta thuds his right hand into Berzevaco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco connects with a solid leg kick.
Berzevaco misses with an uppercut
enabling Valenta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with a head kick.
Valenta takes a swing at Berzevaco's ribcage but misses.
Berzevaco throws the kick towards the body but Valenta avoids it.
Valenta scores with a nice head shot.
Valenta moves into range and clinches up with Berzevaco.
Valenta trying to land knees to the body.
Berzevaco manages to break the clinch.
Berzevaco blocks a low kick nicely.
It looks like Valenta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Valenta 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valenta.
A slow jab from Berzevaco misses its intended target.
Berzevaco takes a swing at Valenta's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valenta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berzevaco, pushing him back against the cage.
Berzevaco is trying to break the clinch but Valenta is controlling him.
Valenta tries to score a body lock takedown but Berzevaco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berzevaco has had enough of the clinch but Valenta keeps him there for the moment.
Valenta can't find room to land a body shot as Berzevaco controls the action.
Valenta swings wildly with an uppercut but Berzevaco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berzevaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valenta.
Valenta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berzevaco is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berzevaco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valenta swings for the body but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Valenta thumps Berzevaco with a low kick.
Berzevaco lands a nice shot that snaps Valenta's head back.
Berzevaco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valenta. Valenta obviously looking to wear him down.
Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berzevaco tries to land a front kick but Valenta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berzevaco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valenta.
Valenta darts in looking for a takedown but Berzevaco gets double underhooks and turns Valenta into the cage.
Valenta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valenta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berzevaco's elbow.
Valenta keeps control of Berzevaco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berzevaco is trying to break the clinch but Valenta has him pressed against the cage.
Valenta prevents Berzevaco from breaking the clinch.
Valenta tries to score a body lock takedown but Berzevaco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Valenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenta goes for a takedown attempt but Berzevaco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Berzevaco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valenta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valenta swings for the body but Berzevaco moves out of range.
A cross from Berzevaco lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valenta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Berzevaco.
I think Berzevaco 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Berzevaco!
Hakeem Berzevaco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cyclone Nutrition Company, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold has chosen Dead Prez 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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178 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Povetkin but Povetkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Povetkin 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.
Povetkin tries to work over Mangold's front leg with a kick but Mangold checks it.
Povetkin punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Povetkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mangold gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin is pressing down on Mangold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mangold with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Povetkin is on top in guard.
Mangold looking for subs off his back but Povetkin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Povetkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold wants to control but Povetkin passes into side.
Mangold manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Povetkin is looking to take a break and control but Mangold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Mangold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mangold uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Povetkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mangold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mangold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Povetkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangold keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mangold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Povetkin has passed into side control.
Mangold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangold is trying to control Povetkin's posture but Povetkin avoids it.
Povetkin happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Povetkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Povetkin as he jumps to the side.
Povetkin leaves Mangold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Povetkin misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold dives in and grabs Povetkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Povetkin pushes down on Mangold's head and hops out.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Mangold off balance momentarily.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Povetkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangold doesn't manage to clinch there - Povetkin circles away.
Povetkin cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Povetkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Povetkin. Those never looked like landing.
Povetkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Povetkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Povetkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mangold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Povetkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Povetkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold is looking to work some ground and pound but Povetkin has wrist control.
Mangold postures up and lands a big shot to Povetkin's brow.
Mangold is looking to pass into half guard but Povetkin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Povetkin is in guard.
Mangold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Povetkin escapes and throws Mangold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mangold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Povetkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold is trying to work for a sweep but Povetkin has mounted him!
Povetkin won't let Mangold get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mangold working to try and regain half guard.
Danny Mangold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mangold's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mangold is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mangold tries to hold on but Povetkin postures up.
Povetkin controlling from the full mount.
Mangold tries to hold on but Povetkin pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangold can't escape the position.
Mangold tries to lock up and control but Povetkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Povetkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Povetkin wants it to stay on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Povetkin enables Mangold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Povetkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mangold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Povetkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mangold wants to control from the top but Povetkin keeps moving.
Povetkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangold manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold has an active guard here but Povetkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Povetkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Povetkin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Povetkin!
Mangold is trying to work for a sweep but Povetkin has mounted him!
Povetkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mangold can't escape the position.
Povetkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangold is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin controlling from the full mount.
Mangold tries to lock up and control but Povetkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mangold is looking to get to half guard.
Mangold wants to control but Povetkin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mangold 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.
Mangold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mangold trying to hold on to Povetkin's head to control him but Povetkin postures up.
Mangold actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt.
Mangold 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.
Mangold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Povetkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangold with the ground and pound but Povetkin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mangold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Povetkin thuds his right hand into Mangold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Mangold ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangold also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Povetkin.
Mangold shoots for a double leg takedown but Povetkin sprawls well. He's pushed Mangold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Povetkin does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Povetkin leaves Mangold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangold is defended easily by Povetkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Povetkin leaves Mangold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mangold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povetkin sprawls well. Povetkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
Mangold shoots and misses
and Povetkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Povetkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangold's head.
Mangold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povetkin pinned against the cage. Povetkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Povetkin misses with a double jab.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin.
Povetkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Povetkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Povetkin thumps Mangold with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Povetkin counters with a low kick, right behind Mangold 's knee.
Mangold pushes Povetkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Povetkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangold has double underhooks.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Povetkin is defending well.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Povetkin to keep the fight standing.
Mangold wants to stall.
Povetkin manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin had his way with Danny Mangold in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Povetkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold fails to land the takedown.
Mangold throws a hook but Povetkin blocks it.
Povetkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Povetkin misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Povetkin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Povetkin throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
Povetkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Povetkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold shoots and misses
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
Mangold fails in his attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Povetkin enables Mangold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Povetkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mangold throws an elbow that misses. Povetkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangold's guard. Nice move by Povetkin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Povetkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangold has an active guard here but Povetkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Povetkin pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold wants to control but Povetkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangold is looking to improve his position.
Povetkin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mangold is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Danny Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Povetkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mangold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Povetkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangold is looking to escape.
Mangold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povetkin content just to control the position here.
Mangold is desperately trying to improve his position but Povetkin has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Povetkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Povetkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Povetkin!
Alexander Povetkin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Alexander Povetkin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Danny Mangold spoke after the fight, saying 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kullervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kullervo circles away.
Kullervo avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kullervo throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullervo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullervo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kullervo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Kullervo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Kullervo from advancing to side control.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Last Dragon MMA '12 Coaches $550' . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kullervo tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to control but Kullervo is keeping busy.
Kullervo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kullervo actively working from the bottom here.
Smith controlling the action here.
Kullervo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kullervo is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo actively working from the bottom here.
Kullervo is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullervo is retaining full guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith trying to control but Kullervo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kullervo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kullervo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullervo misses with a kick to the body.
Kullervo lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith moves out of range as Kullervo throws a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
Kullervo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kullervo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith closes the distance but Kullervo moves to the side
and Kullervo counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kullervo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullervo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith forces Kullervo back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Smith.
Kullervo taking a breather.
A short right from Smith.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kullervo tries to pass.
Kullervo looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kullervo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is pressing down on Kullervo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kullervo is holding on for now.
Kullervo is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith controlling the action here.
Kullervo is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to control. Kullervo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kullervo!
That's four 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.
Kullervo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kullervo regains half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Kullervo is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Kullervo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullervo.
Kullervo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullervo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
Kullervo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kullervo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kullervo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
Kullervo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evil Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Kullervo counters with a leg kick.
Kullervo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kullervo.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kullervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kullervo. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kullervo lands with a nice body kick.
Smith looks to clinch
and Kullervo counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
A jab from Kullervo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Kullervo keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Kullervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kullervo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Kullervo misses with a leg kick
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Kullervo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Kullervo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kullervo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Kullervo wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kullervo scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Devon Smith's cut even more.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kullervo.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Kullervo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kullervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kullervo's guard.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kullervo controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kullervo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kullervo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Kullervo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kullervo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kullervo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kullervo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kullervo connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kullervo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo had his way with Devon Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith forces Kullervo back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Kullervo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kullervo is stalling in the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kullervo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kullervo looking to control.
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kullervo controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kullervo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kullervo.
Smith wants to clinch but Kullervo slips to the side
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Smith misses.
Evil Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kullervo was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kullervo 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.
Devon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
Evil Kullervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kullervo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kullervo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kullervo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Kullervo!
Evil Kullervo retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Kullervo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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FIGHT
RATING
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