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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendo Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Pinto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans walks into a jab.
A jab from Evans finds it's way through Pinto's defenses.
Evans scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evans is rocked!
Evans circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Pinto. Evans falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Pinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Aires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Aires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Brady!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brady. Aires does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Brady looks to move away, Aires throws a big counter combo bu Brady just gets out of the way.
Both fighters circling a little - Aires finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aires.
Aires looks to land a body kick but Brady moved away.
Brady takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brady throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Brady manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Brady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brady chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aires can pounce on him.
Aires tries to land a front kick but Brady steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aires tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brady is in Aires's guard.
Aires is trying to control the position but Brady postures up.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brady is still trying to improve position.
Brady preventing the sweep.
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.
Brady wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brady.
Aires scores with a jab.
Good work by Brady as he checks the leg kick.
Brady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brady throws out the jab.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick
and Brady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aires swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving.
Brady is looking to advance position but Aires has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brady is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Aires looking to control but Brady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aires working Brady over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires working the ground and pound effectively.
Brady is looking to get to half guard.
Aires landing strikes from the mount and Brady is in trouble!
Aires lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires with a couple of short strikes.
Aires avoids the attempt from Brady to control.
Brady is looking to get to half guard.
Aires raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aires slips under a jab from Brady.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brady.
Brady walks into a stiff left hand from Aires.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brady can do to turn this around?
Aires slips a jab from Brady.
Brady throws a body shot but no joy.
Aires tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brady is able to avoid easily.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brady moves away.
Aires tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Aires.
Brady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aires staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brady is able to avoid easily.
Brady is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aires scoring well with a low kick there.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brady just manages to avoid it.
Aires lands a leg kick that knocks Brady off balance momentarily.
Aires buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aires lands with a straight right. Brady didn't see that one coming.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brady is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Brady's head but Brady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Aires.
Brady misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brady slips under a jab from Aires.
That kick from Aires tenderised Brady's leg. Brady is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aires works over Brady's head and body with a nice combination.
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 sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brady checks a leg kick.
Aires ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aires throws a body kick that misses.
Aires fakes the leg kick and cracks Brady in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily.
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brady. That did some damage!
Brady walks into a left hand.
Aires scores with a body shot.
Aires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brady circles away quickly and effectively.
Brady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aires is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aires is looking to land body kicks.
Brady attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Aires misses the target.
Brady moves out of range as Aires throws a body kick.
Aires misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brady is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brady's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brady misses the shot to the body.
Aires jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires looks to land a body kick but Brady moved away.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brady.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aires.
Brady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aires defends it well.
Brady scores with a takedown into Aires's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady postures up.
Brady preventing the sweep.
Aires is working hard here to advance position.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Aires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brady.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aires misses with a kick to the body.
Aires scores with a head kick.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Brady.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aires.
Brady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aires. Aires obviously looking to wear him down.
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aires.
Aires throws a head kick that Brady semi-blocks.
Aires throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.
Brady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aires defends it well.
Brady throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
Aires tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brady checks a leg kick.
Brady throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brady blocks the body kick.
Brady with the counter takedown but Aires avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Brady blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but Brady gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
Brady misses the shot to the body.
Brady moves out of range as Aires throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brady. Aires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires throws a quick counter head kick but Brady was just out of range.
Aires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aires throws a body kick that misses.
Brady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aires misses with a hook.
Brady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cam Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady scores with a punch to the head.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aires throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brady loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aires.
Aires lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brady has a takedown stuffed.
Aires throws a counter high kick but Brady was just alert enough to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aires throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brady's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Aires, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aires fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brady sprawls well initially but Aires persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard.
Brady is looking to improve his position.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Brady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brady looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aires connects with a nice short shot to Brady's temple.
Aires working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aires 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
An out of breath Bruno Aires thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III . Wade is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Wayne Wade is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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282 lbs
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278 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensen lands a front kick.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Hensen thows a body kick. Wade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wade blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hensen.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hensen.
Hensen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wade blocks a head kick by Hensen.
Hensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade blocks a head kick by Hensen.
Hensen sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Wade moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensen tries for a takedown but Wade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hensen. That's going to slow Wade down.
Hensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Hensen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wade.
Hensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wade 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.
Hensen looks to land a body kick but Wade moved away.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hensen.
Wade avoids the body shot from Hensen.
Hensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hensen throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensen lands a nice looking body kick.
Wayne Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hensen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hensen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hensen.
Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wade blocks a jab.
Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Hensen misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hensen misses with a head kick.
Wade's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Hensen.
Hensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Hensen.
Hensen misses with a head kick.
Hensen thuds his shin into the meat of Wade's side.
Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Wade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hensen lands the left hand.
Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wade blocks a head kick by Hensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hensen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensen looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Hensen staying out of range there.
Hensen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hensen fakes the leg kick and cracks Wade in the body.
Wade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hensen.
Wayne Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Hensen.
Hensen throws a leg kick which misses Wade's front leg but catches the back leg as Wade tries to avoid it.
Hensen takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Hensen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wade with a body shot.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wade blocks a head kick by Hensen.
Nice body kick from Hensen.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hensen.
Wade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hensen 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.
Wade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade tries to get out of the position.
Hensen is pushing down on Wade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wade is fighting to maintain full guard but Hensen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hensen controlling the action here.
Hensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hensen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wade could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hensen has cracked it and Wade is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Hensen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miron Karoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nyrkillä naamaan - Ei kannattais ees yrittää! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Miron Karoa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miron Karoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esko Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karoa is looking to clinch but Tikkanen is avoiding it.
Karoa closes the distance but Tikkanen moves to the side
and Tikkanen counters with a leg kick.
Karoa tries to clinch but Tikkanen moves away
and Tikkanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tikkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karoa.
Karoa tries to clinch
and Tikkanen counters with a nice body shot.
Tikkanen punishes Karoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Karoa moves to clinch but Tikkanen breaks away
and Tikkanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karoa tries to clinch but Tikkanen moves away
and Tikkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tikkanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkanen jabs Karoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tikkanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karoa's calf.
Tikkanen lands a big head kick that sends Karoa tumbling to the mat! Tikkanen takes a step backwards and waves Karoa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Karoa is rocked!
Tikkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Karoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karoa is breathing heavily.
BAM! Tikkanen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Karoa like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Esko Tikkanen!
An out of breath Esko Tikkanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hangman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hangman comes to the cage accompanied by Hang Em High by A Static Lullaby. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hangman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuri Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hangman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hangman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Yuri Leonov has been cut.
We've been told by Hangman's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leonov slips a jab from Hangman.
Leonov feints the counter takedown.
Hangman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hangman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hangman scores with a hook.
Leonov takes one on the button.
Hangman looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Hangman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hangman with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Hangman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov stuns Hangman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hangman misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leonov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hangman, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hangman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hangman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov slips a jab and a cross from Hangman.
Leonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hangman was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov.
A left and a right from Hangman both land. Nice combination.
Hangman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hangman throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hangman misses with a looping right.
Leonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hangman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov throws a body punch but Hangman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Hangman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hangman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonov tries a low kick but Hangman avoids it.
Hangman scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hangman.
Hangman throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Trent Hangman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hangman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hangman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hangman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leonov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hangman rather than just go for the knockout.
Leonov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hangman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hangman's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonov stays in close to Hangman's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov forces his way into half guard.
Leonov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hangman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Leonov!
After the big win, Yuri Leonov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Malaki Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Malaki Jr - just one landing.
Jawo blocks the body kick.
Jawo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jawo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Malaki Jr tenderised Jawo's leg. Jawo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jawo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaki Jr punishes Jawo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jawo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malaki Jr controlling the position.
Malaki Jr wants to sweep here but Jawo controlling him for the moment.
Jawo trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jawo being controlled here momentarily.
Jawo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Malaki Jr keeps moving.
Malaki Jr pulls Jawo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Malaki Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jawo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malaki Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jawo somewhat.
Jawo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
Malaki Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Yancy Malaki Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jawo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malaki Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaki Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jawo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malaki Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaki Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jawo was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaki Jr.
Jawo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malaki Jr throws a one two combo.
Malaki Jr throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Malaki Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malaki Jr thuds a left hand into Jawo's body.
Jawo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malaki Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaki Jr scores with a head kick. Jawo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Malaki Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Jawo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malaki Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malaki Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jawo under the eye.
Malaki Jr catches Jawo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jawo staying out of range there.
Malaki Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malaki Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jawo's head backwards.
Malaki Jr misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawo off to one side.
Malaki Jr throws a body punch but Jawo moves out of range.
Jawo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr 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.
Malaki Jr tries a low kick but Jawo avoids it.
Jawo feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Malaki Jr.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malaki Jr sprawls well. Malaki Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jawo gets slowly back to his feet.
Malaki Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malaki Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Malaki Jr there.
Malaki Jr throws a nice looking combination but Jawo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malaki Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malaki Jr throws a leg kick but Jawo moved away.
Malaki Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malaki Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jawo.
Malaki Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malaki Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malaki Jr throws out a leg kick but Jawo moves out of range and Malaki Jr only half commits.
Jawo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawo off to one side.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malaki Jr as he avoids it easily.
Malaki Jr is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malaki Jr enables Jawo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malaki Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jawo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malaki Jr is controlling Jawo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr pulls Jawo in close to prevent any damage.
Jawo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malaki Jr dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jawo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malaki Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Malaki Jr from controlling successfully.
Jawo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jawo looking for a guillotine here but Malaki Jr defends easily.
Jawo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Malaki Jr is working Jawo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jawo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaki Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malaki Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jawo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jawo is looking for a triangle but Malaki Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jawo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malaki Jr defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jawo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malaki Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jawo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malaki Jr pinned against the cage. Malaki Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jawo fails with the takedown
and Malaki Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaki Jr lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malaki Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Jawo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jawo's knee momentarily.
Malaki Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jawo momentarily.
Jawo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jawo is rocked!
Malaki Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Jawo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Jawo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jawo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malaki Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jawo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jawo shoots in and drives through. Malaki Jr sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malaki Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jawo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawo off to one side.
Malaki Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jawo momentarily.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malaki Jr but Malaki Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malaki Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo slips a jab from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaki Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki Jr stuffs the takedown.
Malaki Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Malaki Jr.
A jab from Malaki Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo with a poor takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malaki Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jawo darts in looking for a takedown but Malaki Jr gets double underhooks and turns Jawo into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki Jr misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr misses with a straight right.
Jawo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malaki Jr sprawls and moves away.
Malaki Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jawo takes one to the side of the head.
Jawo tries to move into range but Malaki Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jawo slips under a jab from Malaki Jr.
Jawo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jawo tries for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away easily
and Malaki Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jawo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Jawo ducks right into an uppercut from Malaki Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo 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.
Malaki Jr lunges at Jawo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jawo's hand.
Jawo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaki Jr as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Malaki Jr finds it's way through Jawo's defenses.
Good leg kick by Malaki Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jawo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malaki Jr defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaki Jr misses with a leg kick
and Jawo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malaki Jr won't be happy with that.
Malaki Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jawo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malaki Jr is controlling Jawo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jawo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malaki Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jawo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malaki Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malaki Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Junior Jawo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Malaki Jr from controlling successfully.
Yancy Malaki Jr 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.
Jawo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malaki Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malaki Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malaki Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jawo working for a triangle but Malaki Jr defends it easily.
Malaki Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malaki Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki Jr!
A victorious Yancy Malaki Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Merridew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Merridew!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merridew is trying to defend but Belcher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belcher winds up and cracks Merridew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher is stalling here. Merridew is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Belcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Merridew has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Belcher wants to control but Merridew postures up.
Belcher tries to improve position but can't.
Belcher is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merridew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merridew works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Merridew has wrist control.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Merridew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merridew has Belcher pulled in close to control his posture.
Belcher preventing the sweep.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Belcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merridew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merridew looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merridew looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merridew!
Belcher is looking to regain half guard here but Merridew keeps moving and retains side control.
Belcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merridew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belcher looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merridew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belcher looking for submissions off his back.
Belcher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Belcher won't allow Merridew to pass to mount.
Belcher gets back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Belcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merridew escapes and throws Belcher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Belcher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belcher looking for submissions off his back.
Belcher punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher looking for submissions off his back.
Merridew trying to pass the guard but Belcher defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Belcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merridew lands with an overhand left.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merridew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Belcher avoids the body shot from Merridew.
Belcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merridew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belcher thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merridew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merridew wants it to stay on the feet.
Belcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merridew as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merridew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merridew throws a good cross that connects.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Merridew sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher shoots in but Merridew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merridew to the mat! Merridew manages to get full guard.
Merridew pulls Belcher in to control the position.
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merridew trying to control the position here.
Belcher won't allow Merridew to sweep him here.
Belcher postures up in Merridew's guard and throws a big left but Merridew blocks it.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Merridew blocks nicely.
Merridew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merridew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merridew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belcher.
Merridew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merridew works the jab nicely.
Merridew lands a jab to the nose.
Jake Belcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merridew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher shoots in and drives through. Merridew sprawls well.
Belcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merridew misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Merridew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Merridew.
Merridew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Merridew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Merridew - just one landing.
Belcher slips a jab and a cross from Merridew.
Belcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merridew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merridew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
Merridew scores with a jab to the head.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merridew but Merridew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belcher avoids the body shot from Merridew.
Merridew digs a good hook to Belcher's body.
Merridew lands with a nice combination. Belcher backs away looking to recover.
Belcher with a poor takedown
and Merridew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Merridew defends well and Belcher ends up having to push Merridew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
Merridew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belcher with a body shot.
Merridew sizes up Belcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Merridew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Belcher shoots in and drives through. Merridew sprawls well.
Belcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Merridew lands a nice looking body shot.
Merridew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Merridew lands a slapping body shot.
Merridew fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Merridew. Beautiful body shot.
Belcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belcher is rocked!
Merridew cracks Belcher with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Belcher tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Merridew pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Belcher is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Merridew!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Merridew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marley OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley OConnor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Buhler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marley OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor misses with an uppercut
and Buhler counters with a leg kick.
Buhler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Buhler.
It looks like Marley OConnor has been cut.
Buhler fakes the leg kick and cracks OConnor in the body.
OConnor's coach down at Noble Intentions was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OConnor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OConnor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buhler.
Buhler feints a jab and as OConnor dips his head, Buhler unleashes a brutal head kick that catches OConnor right on the jaw! Timbeeer! OConnor falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Buhler smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Buhler!
Marley OConnor spoke after the fight, saying 'He bit me! The dirty effer bit me! I broke me hand last week on a skull, so when it heals I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Master Keya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big K.R.I.T. - Country Sh*t Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Keya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keya 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.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Keya sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wallace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keya - the referee stops the clock and Wallace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keya. Wallace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keya. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Keya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Keya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keya blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
Keya avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallace.
Keya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keya dodges an elbow strike from Wallace.
Wallace is trying to drag Keya to the mat but Keya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Keya is pressed up against the cage. Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keya down to the mat. Keya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Master Keya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Wallace.
Keya 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keya counters by moving into the clinch.
Keya looking to slow down the pace here.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keya prevents it.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wallace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keya's brow.
Keya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keya tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Keya throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keya presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wallace has Keya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wallace pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Keya tumbling to the mat - Wallace dives into Keya's guard.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace is in close to Keya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Keya.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wallace lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Keya down.
Wallace cracks Keya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Keya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Keya is pushing Wallace's head away, looking to escape. Wallace manages to hold on to the position though.
Wallace working the body and head with strikes.
Keya tries to escape but Wallace is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Wallace politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wallace prefers to stall for the moment though.
Keya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wallace controls the position from side control.
Wallace is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Keya looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wallace gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Keya is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wallace lets go of the hold and Keya can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Wallace!
After the fight, Kevin Wallace was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Sam Hall as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Ponjev has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Ponjev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ponjev misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Ponjev shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Ponjev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjev 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.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ponjev.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponjev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Ponjev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ponjev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Ponjev's head back.
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!
Ponjev misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ponjev under the eye.
Ponjev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Ponjev is out of range.
Ponjev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponjev.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Ponjev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Hall delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Ponjev fails with the takedown.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Ponjev moves out of range easily.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Ponjev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Ponjev on that attempt.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall 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.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ponjev checks the leg kick.
A big right from Ponjev misses.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Ponjev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponjev throws out the jab.
Hall lands a 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!
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ponjev's calf.
Ponjev misses with a looping left.
Ponjev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ponjev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ponjev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ponjev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponjev.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponjev lands the left hand.
Sam Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ponjev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ponjev misses with a takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ponjev.
Ponjev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjev slips a straight right by Hall.
Ponjev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ponjevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall lands a left and a right that send Ponjev crashing to the mat, dazed. Hall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ponjev is rocked!
Ponjev throws a right hand that misses
and Hall rattles Ponjev with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ponjev tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hall dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ponjev stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Hall!
Sam Hall is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Sam Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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