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Hilo Fight Night 32 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen Amazing- Kanye West as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir throws a counter combo.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the cage.
Mir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Mir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skaps Scrap house in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris avoiding damage.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris has Mir pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mir or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mir up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raven Harris.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris drops Mir with a beautiful combination! Mir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harris is looking for the KO!
Harris clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the cage.
Mir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mir looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is pushing Mir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harris seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes Mir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Mir dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Mir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mir off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris has Mir up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris throws a head kick that Mir semi-blocks.
Harris instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Mir is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris just leaning against Mir, taking a breather.
Mir looking for a takedown.
Raven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
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.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris thumps Mir with a low kick.
Harris lands a left and a right that send Mir crashing to the mat, dazed. Harris thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mir is rocked!
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Mir in a clinch.
You can see that Mir has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Harris has Mir pushed against the cage.
Mir seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris works on Mir's body with a couple of short punches.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mir letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mir on the side of the head.
Harris sends Mir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harris is motioning to the referee to let Mir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Frank Mir's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris just leaning against Mir, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Mir's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Mir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Raven Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris lands the left hand.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Mir can't get the takedown.
Harris drops Mir onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mir is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Harris drops Mir onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mir is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harris is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raven Harris.
Harris lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mir falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raven Harris!
In defeat, Frank Mir stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you guys. Keep supporting me and I promise to be the guy you want.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Pavil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Pavil!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavil.
Willis moves out of range of the strikes.
Willis feinted with a counter takedown.
Pavil misses with a left hand
and Willis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pavil is trying to stand up here but Willis is controlling him well.
Willis working over Pavil with some ground and pound. Pavil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis moves into full mount! Pavil won't be happy about that!
Willis throws some wild stikes that Pavil manages to avoid easily.
Pavil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Willis landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Pavil is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pavil wants to control but Willis is having none of it.
Willis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavil is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis looking to control but Pavil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavil is looking to improve his position but Willis isn't that keen on the idea.
Willis unloads with some shots from mount but Pavil bucks and avoids them well.
Pavil tries to buck Willis off but he can't manage it.
Willis lands a big shot there that rocks Pavil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pavil tries to hold on but Willis postures up.
Willis cracks Pavil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pavil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavil is desperately trying to improve his position but Willis has a good base and remains in mount.
Willis controlling from mount.
Pavil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pavil's face.
Pavil taking shots to 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!
Willis looking to finish Pavil with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pavil!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavil is looking to escape.
Willis landing shots from mount.
Pavil is trying desperately to improve position.
A big strike lands for Willis! That's really hurt Pavil and he's turned his back - Willis keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Willis jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Willis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen comes into the arena with Hari ng Tondo blaring out of the sound system. Jeremy Pettis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
8 - 12 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Parisyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a body punch but Parisyen moves out of range.
It looked like Parisyen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parisyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parisyen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pettis on the side of the head.
Parisyen takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Pettis.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Parisyen's defenses.
Parisyen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pettis as he avoids it easily.
Pettis blocks the body kick.
Pettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisyen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pettis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parisyen missing with a left hand there. Pettis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but Parisyen moved out of range nicely.
Pettis throws a hook to the side of Parisyen's head but Parisyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parisyen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pettis avoids it.
Parisyen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pettis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parisyen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parisyen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parisyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Parisyen throws a lazy body kick
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parisyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis digs a good hook to Parisyen's body.
Pettis leaves Parisyen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parisyen under the eye.
Pettis scores with a shot to the body.
Pettis misses the jab.
Parisyen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisyen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pettis circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Parisyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parisyen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parisyen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettis throws out a powerful jab.
Parisyen tries for a takedown but Pettis circles away easily
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen misses with a double jab
and Parisyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parisyen on the side of the head.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parisyen.
A punch lands to the side of Parisyen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parisyen wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
Pettis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parisyen misses the body punch
and Parisyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Parisyen! Pettis dives in looking to finish! Parisyen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Pettis!
Jeremy Pettis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Kari Parisyen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I give it up to my opponent. He fought good tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geeves Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Armstrong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kickstart My Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Geeves Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crack Hack!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong misses with a kick to the body.
Hack tries to counter with a clinch but Armstrong shakes him off and moves away.
Hack has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to stall but Hack improves his position.
Hack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hack misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hack landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hack is defending well for now.
Hack lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Hack to work.
Hack lands a left hand.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Hack avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hack.
Hack digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Armstrong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hack up against the cage.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hack up against the cage.
Hack is pushing Armstrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hack missing with knees to the body.
Hack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hack pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Hack.
Hack blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hack.
Hack scores a nice knee to the body.
Hack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hack pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hack crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Hack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Hack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hack lands the left hand.
Geeves Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hack trying to mount his opponent but Armstrong defends it.
Hack is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hack is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Hack tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Hack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hack moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong wants to slow Hack down by chopping away at his legs.
Hack wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Armstrong was covering up waiting for the punch and Hack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Armstrong is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hack gets to his feet - Armstrong follows without any prompting.
Hack has managed to clinch.
Armstrong is pressed against the cage. Hack pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Armstrong! Two more big strikes from Hack and Armstrong crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Crack Hack!
After winning the bout, Crack Hack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Van Der Sluijs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jalgratas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas blocks a body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas stalling in the clinch but Van Der Sluijs improves position.
Van Der Sluijs managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Van Der Sluijs lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jalgratas on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jalgratas.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Jalgratas improves his position.
Jalgratas lands a nice uppercut.
Jalgratas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Der Sluijs blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Der Sluijs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jalgratas as Van Der Sluijs tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs looking to stall.
Van Der Sluijs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jalgratas.
Van Der Sluijs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
We've been informed that Van Der Sluijs 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.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Jalgratas improves his position.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stall but Jalgratas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jalgratas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jalgratas stalling against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs thows a leg kick but Jalgratas checks it
and Jalgratas counters by clinching up.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Van Der Sluijs is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jalgratas with a knee to the head.
Jalgratas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Der Sluijs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jalgratas has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalgratas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Der Sluijs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jalgratas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalgratas lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Jalgratas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jalgratas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Der Sluijs.
Jalgratas works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jalgratas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Jalgratas.
Van Der Sluijs has had enough of the clinch but Jalgratas keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jalgratas lands a left hand.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Sluijs lands a head shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice looking combination but Jalgratas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jalgratas in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Der Sluijs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jalgratas - the referee stops the clock and Van Der Sluijs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jalgratas. Van Der Sluijs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Der Sluijs throws a sloppy head kick
and Jalgratas counters with a crisp right that sends Van Der Sluijs to the canvas! Jalgratas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaan Jalgratas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete McKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, my dick. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete McKallister!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a low kick but McKallister avoids it.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
McKallister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A leg kick checked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKallister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka gets tackled into the cage by McKallister. McKallister maintains the clinch.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but McKallister won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from McKallister fails to land.
McKallister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but McKallister won't allow it.
McKallister's coach down at North Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKallister's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKallister.
McKallister lands a shot to the body.
Pitakaka is looking to break free of the clinch but McKallister has double underhooks.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKallister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKallister tries to throw a body punch but Pitakaka avoids it by throwing McKallister back against the cage.
McKallister has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
McKallister misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but McKallister won't allow it.
Pitakaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKallister tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKallister tries to throw a body punch but Pitakaka avoids it by throwing McKallister back against the cage.
McKallister misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKallister misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitakaka stalling against the cage.
McKallister misses with the head strike.
McKallister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKallister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitakaka tries to break free but McKallister pushes him back against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKallister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
McKallister lands a shoulder strike.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKallister keeps Pitakaka at a distance using the push kick.
McKallister lands with a right hand.
Pitakaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitakaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McKallister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
McKallister throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKallister throws a front kick that sends Pitakaka stumbling back into the cage.
McKallister with a nice cross.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKallister wants to land a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitakaka can pounce on him.
McKallister throws a push kick but Pitakaka slaps the foot to one side.
McKallister blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from McKallister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
McKallister moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pitakaka - that will leave a mark!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Pete McKallister has been cut.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McKallister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKallister closes the distance and clinches.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but McKallister has him pinned against the cage.
Pitakaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
McKallister misses with some punches.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKallister struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitakaka controls his hands.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitakaka is looking to control McKallister's arms but McKallister gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pitakaka has his back to the cage.
McKallister tries to throw a body punch but Pitakaka avoids it by throwing McKallister back against the cage.
Pitakaka has McKallister pressed against the cage.
McKallister misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKallister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but McKallister won't allow it.
Pitakaka prevents a body shot from McKallister.
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKallister is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but McKallister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but McKallister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McKallister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McKallister's corner calls for a 1-2. McKallister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKallister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKallister throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McKallister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a lazy body kick
and McKallister makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pitakaka really felt that one!
A head kick from McKallister lands but Pitakaka takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKallister.
Some bone on bone action there as Pitakaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from McKallister misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKallister moves out of range.
McKallister throws a leg kick which misses Pitakaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitakaka tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKallister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKallister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitakaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitakaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
McKallister has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKallister tries a body shot but Pitakaka blocks it.
Pitakaka stalling in the clinch.
McKallister pushes Pitakaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKallister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pete McKallister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKallister misses with a body punch.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but McKallister has him pinned against the cage.
McKallister tries a body shot but Pitakaka blocks it.
McKallister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKallister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitakaka's elbow.
McKallister keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKallister tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
McKallister scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKallister throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKallister scores with a jab to the head.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKallister misses with a straight left.
McKallister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKallister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by McKallister.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but McKallister moved away.
Pitakaka misses with a body shot.
McKallister scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pitakaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKallister checks a leg kick.
McKallister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but McKallister saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses McKallister's front leg but catches the back leg as McKallister tries to avoid it.
McKallister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKallister misses with a looping right.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKallister appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McKallister misses the target.
Pitakaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKallister connects with a solid leg kick.
McKallister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from McKallister misses.
A jab lands there for McKallister.
McKallister tries to clinch up.
McKallister moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses
and McKallister counters with a low kick, right behind Pitakaka 's knee.
Pete McKallister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Pitakaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
McKallister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitakaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a series of punches but McKallister avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKallister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKallister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for McKallister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKallister lands a really nice looking cross but Pitakaka seems unphased.
McKallister lands with a cross.
McKallister misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
McKallister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but McKallister saw that one coming.
McKallister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitakaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Pitakaka checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKallister misses with a leg kick.
As McKallister backs away, Pitakaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKallister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKallister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKallister throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
McKallister blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McKallister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McKallister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Pitakaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKallister.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from McKallister.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and McKallister moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pitakaka - that will leave a mark!
McKallister throws a wild body kick that Pitakaka sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka tries to move into range but McKallister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKallister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pitakaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pitakaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKallister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitakaka throwing a counter right hand but McKallister manages to avoid it.
McKallister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range and McKallister settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow McKallister down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and McKallister moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but McKallister takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKallister throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
McKallister will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKallister throws a good cross that connects.
McKallister moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but McKallister saw that one coming.
McKallister thuds his shin into the meat of Pitakaka's side.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKallister avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
McKallister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKallister moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKallister.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKallister works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKallister throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKallister throws a shot from downtown. Pitakaka moves away and avoids it.
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKallister is able to avoid easily.
Pitakaka throws a solid leg kick but McKallister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pitakaka.
Danga de danga de dang - McKallister scores with a four punch combination!
McKallister wants to slow Pitakaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitakaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McKallister avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKallister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
McKallister scoring well with a low kick there.
Pitakaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister motions for Pitakaka to come forward. McKallister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a quick counter head kick but McKallister was just out of range.
McKallister moves into the clinch.
McKallister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKallister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka manages to break the clinch.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka wants to slow McKallister down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Pitakaka is predictable there
and McKallister counters with a good low kick that Pitakaka was not able to check.
McKallister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKallister checks the leg kick.
McKallister throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and McKallister counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McKallister darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKallister has him pressed against the cage.
Pete McKallister 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.
McKallister lands a shoulder strike.
Pitakaka prevents a body shot from McKallister.
McKallister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKallister can't find room to land a body shot as Pitakaka controls the action.
McKallister cracks Pitakaka with a nice body shot.
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!
McKallister lands with a right to the head.
McKallister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKallister lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Pitakaka is looking to control McKallister's arms but McKallister gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pitakaka has his back to the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but McKallister has him pressed against the cage.
Pitakaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McKallister has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKallister lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Elijah Pitakaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKallister misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete McKallister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKallister has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete McKallister!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pete McKallister made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jihad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, America! Fuck Yeah!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a hook but Jihad avoids it easily.
Jihad throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Jihad missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jihad misses with a leg kick.
Mendez throws a lazy right hand but Jihad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendez leaves Jihad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendez gets tackled into the cage by Jihad. Jihad maintains the clinch.
Jihad breaks the clinch.
Mendez lands with a hook. Jihad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad misses with a hook.
Jihad throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendez, as that shot connected.
Jihad moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Jihad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
George Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
A jab from Mendez does it's job there.
Mendez with a nice cross.
Mendez misses with a hook
enabling Jihad to counter with a crisp jab.
Jihad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jihad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jihad takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Jihad misses.
Jihad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Jihad drops Mendez with a nice combination! Jihad dives into Mendez's guard, looking to finish!
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez is wriggling around but Jihad manages to pass to half guard.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Jihad finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead.
Jihad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Jihad throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mendez to regain full guard.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Jihad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Jihad isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jihad advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Mendez is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jihad lands a nice short elbow.
Mendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jihad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jihad throws a strike but Mendez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jihad passes Mendez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jihad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jihad.
Mendez won't allow Jihad to pass to mount.
Jihad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jihad with the ground and pound but Mendez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jihad is controlling him.
Jihad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jihad is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mohammed Jihad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jihad wants to clinch.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Jihad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Mendez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Mendez does it's job there.
Jihad lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
Jihad ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jihad staying out of range there.
Jihad defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Jihad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Jihad swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad misses with a body punch
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jihad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendez on the side of the head.
Jihad throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Mendez looks to land a left hand but Jihad moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Jihad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Jihad digs a right hand underneath Mendez's ribcage. Mendez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jihad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jihad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendez is looking to break free of the clinch but Jihad has double underhooks.
Mendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jihad.
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jihad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jihad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Jihad.
A swing and a miss from Mendez.
Jihad takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Jihad finds it's target.
Jihad throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Jihad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Jihad tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.
Mendez misses with a left hand
and Jihad counters with a stiff right hand.
Jihad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Mendez misses.
Mendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez looks to throw the jab but Jihad is out of range.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Jihad.
Jihad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mendez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mohammed Jihad is winning the standup battle so far.
Jihad gets the takedown into side control.
Mendez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jihad is controlling him well.
Jihad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jihad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad working the head and body with strikes.
That has opened up George Mendez's cut even more.
Jihad 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.
Mendez defending against the ground and pound.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Jihad drags him back down.
Jihad 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.
Mendez is pushing Jihad's head away, looking to escape. Jihad manages to hold on to the position though.
Jihad moves into full mount!
Jihad postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mendez is out cold - huge knockout for Jihad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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142 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mewes with a hook.
Mewes clinches.
McTavish working hard to break the clinch.
Mewes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mewes.
Mewes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Mewes misses with a punch on the inside.
McTavish wants to get back to striking at distance but Mewes won't allow it.
Mewes lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Mewes.
A right hand to the body from Mewes.
McTavish blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Mewes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McTavish tries to break free but Mewes pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mewes - that landed with a thud.
Mewes misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTavish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTavish can't break the clinch.
McTavish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Mewes fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish has had enough of the clinch but Mewes keeps him there for the moment.
McTavish breaks from the clinch.
Mewes doesn't manage to clinch there - McTavish circles away.
A left lands for Mewes.
Mewes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mewes is trying hard to land a takedown here. McTavish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McTavish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donald McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mewes throws an off balance right hand
and Mewes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mewes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mewes tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Mewes.
Mewes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTavish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mewes.
Mewes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McTavish counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mewes looks to clinch
and McTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mewes is rocked!
Mewes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McTavish but McTavish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Mewes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mewes swings widly with a right hand
and McTavish counters with a left to the body.
Mewes looks to clinch
and McTavish scores with a counter punch that sends Mewes to the canvas! McTavish smells blood - he's punishing Mewes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mewes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald McTavish!
After winning the bout, Donald McTavish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jason Mewes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rastaphan Dominatrix enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominatrix throws a head kick that misses
and Hagen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dominatrix shoots for a takedown but Hagen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hagen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Hagen.
Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagen ducks under a wild hook from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix throws a right hand that misses
letting Hagen counter with a right hand.
Dominatrix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dominatrix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hagen counters with a nice right hand that sends Dominatrix toppling to the canvas! Dominatrix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hagen finish him?!
Dominatrix is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Dominatrix as he connects with a hook.
Dominatrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominatrix throws out a loose jab but Hagen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagen tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Dominatrix misses its intended target.
Hagen misses with a shot to the body
and Dominatrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lars Hagen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominatrix throws a nice looking combination but Hagen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dominatrix throws a shot from downtown. Hagen moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Hagen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dominatrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dominatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominatrix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagen's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix catches Hagen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominatrix loads up on a big right hand but Hagen slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dominatrix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hagen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hagen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good exchange - Dominatrix coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominatrix lands the left hand.
Dominatrix scores with a jab. Hagen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dominatrix misses with a left hand
and Hagen counters with a left to the body.
Dominatrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hagen moves in looking to clinch but Dominatrix pushes him off.
Dominatrix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Dominatrix.
Dominatrix avoids the head kick by Hagen.
Dominatrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut even more.
Hagen misses with a combination
and Hagen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominatrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominatrix gets the takedown into side control.
Hagen struggling a bit here.
Dominatrix looks up at the clock and then as Hagen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dominatrix smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen regains half guard, as Dominatrix was trying to land strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagen wants to improve his position but Dominatrix is controlling well.
Dominatrix wants to pass to mount but Hagen is defending the position.
Dominatrix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hagen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dominatrix wants to pass the guard but Hagen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
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.
An inside leg kick lands from Hagen.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Dominatrix.
Hagen tries to counter by clinching up but Dominatrix breaks away and moves out of range.
Dominatrix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hagen counters with a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Hagen.
Dominatrix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hagen checks it well.
A jab from Hagen misses.
Dominatrix throws out a counter right but Hagen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominatrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dominatrix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hagen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominatrix under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen slips a straight right by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix avoids the head kick by Hagen.
Hagen connects with a single shot there.
Dominatrix lands a nice hook to Hagen's body. Hagen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hagen clinches up with Dominatrix and pushes him back against the cage.
Dominatrix lands a body punch.
Dominatrix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominatrix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hagen prevents it.
Dominatrix is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hagen can't fight it off and eventually Dominatrix manages to take the fight to the floor. Hagen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hagen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominatrix passes Hagen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominatrix is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hagen is not content to let Dominatrix control the position.
Hagen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hagen.
Dominatrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominatrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominatrix is pushing down on Hagen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hagen is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominatrix has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Dominatrix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominatrix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dominatrix is trying to control. Hagen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hagen trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dominatrix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominatrix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick
and Dominatrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominatrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hagen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominatrix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Dominatrix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dominatrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hagen. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Dominatrix misses its intended target.
Lars Hagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hagen fails to land with a series of punches.
Dominatrix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hagen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominatrix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick by Hagen misses
and Dominatrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hagen!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix throws a jab when Hagen was well out of range.
Dominatrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hagen is fending him off so far but Dominatrix persists. Nope, Hagen circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Hagen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lars Hagen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominatrix throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen checks a leg kick.
Dominatrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hagen.
Dominatrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dominatrix throws a right hand that misses
and Hagen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hagen closes the distance and pushes Dominatrix back into the cage.
Dominatrix is trying to push Hagen away but Hagen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hagen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lars Hagen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rastaphan Dominatrix.
Dominatrix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hagen controls his hands.
Dominatrix pushes Hagen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hagen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lars Hagen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is trying to break the clinch but Hagen has him pressed against the cage.
Hagen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hagen can't find room to land a body shot as Dominatrix controls the action.
Hagen working aggressively here.
Dominatrix manages to break the clinch.
Hagen lands a slapping body shot.
Hagen tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominatrix wants to counter with a clinch but Hagen pushes him away.
Dominatrix swings widly with a right hand
and Hagen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominatrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix scores with the left hand. Hagen knows he should have avoided that one.
Dominatrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominatrix.
Hagen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hagen loads up on a big right hand but Dominatrix slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix tries a low kick but Hagen avoids it.
Dominatrix throws a solid leg kick but Hagen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dominatrix.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dominatrix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagen throws out the jab.
Hagen misses with a hook. Dominatrix ducked under it nicely.
Dominatrix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hagen defends it well.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagen.
Dominatrix punishes Hagen's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominatrix looks to throw the jab but Hagen is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hagen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick and Dominatrix moves out of range easily.
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hagen sprawls well. Hagen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominatrix gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hagen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick and Dominatrix moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Dominatrix.
Hagen moves forwards but Dominatrix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 Lars Hagen.
I think Dominatrix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rastaphan Dominatrix!
Rastaphan Dominatrix took some time post fight to say the following; 'huge win for me, thought this guy would kick my ass to be honest.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead Prez kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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230 lbs
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235 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimazu has closed the distance and engaged Mangold in a clinch.
Shimazu tries to land knees in the clinch but Mangold avoids the damage to the body.
Shimazu lands a nice knee to the body.
Mangold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mangold jumps guard but Shimazu stands there with Mangold around his waist. Mangold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shimazu scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold tries for a takedown but Shimazu manages to get underhooks.
Shimazu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shimazu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
William Shimazu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
Mangold has clasped his hands together around Shimazu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shimazu wants to get back to his feet.
Mangold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shimazu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold tries to stand but Shimazu is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangold cracks Shimazu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shimazu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mangold is looking to take a break and control but Shimazu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shimazu throws Mangold to one side and escapes!
Shimazu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mangold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mangold throws an elbow that misses. Shimazu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangold's guard. Nice move by Shimazu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mangold is looking for a triangle but Shimazu pushes his legs off easily.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shimazu forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimazu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shimazu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangold is just riding it out for now. Shimazu eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangold is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Mangold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shimazu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Shimazu is looking for a kimura but Mangold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shimazu to get the leverage.
Shimazu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Shimazu trying to control from half guard but Mangold is working away.
Shimazu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangold's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Shimazu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mangold looks for a takedown but Shimazu sprawls well.
No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt.
Mangold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shimazu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shimazu passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Shimazu.
Mangold tries to lock up and control but Shimazu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimazu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mangold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mangold wants to control but Shimazu is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold is squirming around, avoiding Shimazu's attempts to control the action.
Mangold is trying to escape the mount.
William Shimazu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Shimazu is looking to take a break and control but Mangold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shimazu seems to be looking for submissions.
Shimazu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shimazu wants to work for an arm triangle but Mangold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shimazu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangold has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back.
Mangold has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shimazu. Oh but Mangold has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shimazu goes limp - he's gone! Mangold jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Mangold!
Danny Mangold is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Danny Mangold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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