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NEX Hilo 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Aslund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aslund comes to the cage accompanied by The Rasmus - The Fight. 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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188 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good elbows
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Aslund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aslund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rampage's head.
Nice sprawl there from Rampage as Aslund shoots in.
Aslund fails to land the takedown.
Aslund wants to clinch up but Rampage keeps it at a distance.
Rampage drives through with a takedown into Aslund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aslund wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rampage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aslund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage trying to control but Aslund is working from the bottom.
Rampage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Aslund is retaining full guard.
Rampage throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslund tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Aslund keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rampage dives in and scores a takedown into Aslund's guard.
Rampage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rampage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aslund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rampage stands up from Aslund's guard - Rampage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aslund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rampage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aslund!
Rampage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aslund keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aslund is avoiding damage well.
Rampage has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aslund is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rampage yanks on the arm and Aslund is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rampage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lewis Rampage!
Lewis Rampage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Devotion Energy Inc (Laundry)(Flights), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes to the cage accompanied by Knock You Down. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grant's choice of entrance music: Set A Fire. Ted Grant will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Andrews dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Grant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Darrell Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Andrews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grant is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Andrews shoots in.
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Andrews avoids it with no problem.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant lands a head 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!
A head kick misses from Grant.
Andrews closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grant quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Andrews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grant defends it well.
Grant has his hands clasped together around Andrews's back. He's all about the action.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andrews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrews misses with a head shot. Grant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grant controlling Andrews's posture.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grant pulls Andrews in to control the position.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Grant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andrews tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andrews takes a step back to recover.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrews's sensitive parts.
Andrews dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews goes for a double leg but Grant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grant continues to drive forward.
Andrews dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant scores with a push kick.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Andrews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant looks to land a combination. Andrews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrews backing away here, and Grant unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grant throws a series of strikes that have Andrews backpedaling.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrews. That did some damage!
Andrews fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Andrews takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrews.
Andrews shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant feints a jab promting Andrews to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrews takes one on the button.
Ted Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Andrews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Andrews looking for a takedown.
Andrews is trying to drag Grant to the mat but Grant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andrews will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Andrews wants a takedown.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grant prevents it.
Andrews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrews wants to take the fight to the mat but Grant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Andrews has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grant.
Andrews wants a takedown.
Grant working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrews wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant lands a high kick!
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Grant sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrews misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews shoots in and drives through. Grant sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Grant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andrews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Darrell Andrews has been cut.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andrews is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrews on the side of the head.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Grant's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Andrews falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Grant!
Ted Grant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hone Huia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huia at a distance.
Eddard scores with a sloppy right hand. Huia should have avoided that one.
Huia lands a left and a right that send Eddard crashing to the mat, dazed. Huia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Karl Eddard has been cut.
Huia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eddard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eddard with a nice head shot there.
Eddard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eddard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eddard looking to pass the guard.
Eddard stays in close to Huia's body and controls the position.
Huia trying to control the position.
Eddard chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard is working Huia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eddard landing with the ground and pound.
Eddard connects with a couple of short punches.
Eddard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eddard is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eddard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eddard connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Eddard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Eddard from controlling successfully.
Huia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eddard is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eddard is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Huia is retaining full guard.
Eddard working some strikes from top position.
Eddard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eddard defends well.
Huia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eddard landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eddard defends well.
Eddard trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eddard defends well.
Eddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eddard has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eddard chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddard landing some decent shots from guard.
Eddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huia is keeping the position for now.
Eddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eddard has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
Huia working for a triangle but Eddard defends it easily.
Eddard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eddard has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
Eddard postures up and lands a big shot to Huia's brow.
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 Karl Eddard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Eddard'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.
Huia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eddard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eddard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eddard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eddard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eddard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eddard has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
Huia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eddard defends it easily.
Eddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eddard has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
Eddard wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Eddard is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eddard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Huia wants to stand and escape but Eddard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eddard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eddard trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Eddard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huia misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Huia.
Huia misses with a left hand
and Eddard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Huia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eddard uses it to pass to side control.
Huia tries to bench press Eddard off him but Eddard keeps the position.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Huia being controlled for a moment.
Eddard landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Eddard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eddard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huia on the ground.
Huia seems a little lost for a moment, as Eddard dominates the positioning.
Huia is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia tries to control but Eddard manages to take his back.
Huia prevents Eddard from getting a body triangle.
Eddard lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Huia.
The referee is taking a good look at Huia as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Eddard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eddard lands punches and elbows.
Eddard landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia tries to break free.
Eddard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Huia can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Eddard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Huia misses with the combination.
Eddard lands a nice hook to Huia's body. Huia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eddard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huia.
Eddard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huia's half guard.
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huia is trying to stand up here but Eddard is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard working the head and body with strikes.
Huia looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Eddard seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Eddard pushes past his half guard into mount!
Huia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eddard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Huia looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eddard controlling from mount.
Eddard unloading with bombs!
Huia is bucking up trying to escape but Eddard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Huia is rocked!
A big strike lands for Eddard! That's really hurt Huia and he's turned his back - Eddard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Eddard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Eddard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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18
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Lo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Bo Lo has been cut.
Lo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like King Kong has been cut.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong cracks Lo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lo to stand back up!
Bo Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Lo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kong lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lo is looking to close the distance but Kong sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). King Kong!
In his post fight interview, King Kong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Ralek Baco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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18
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralek Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DawTang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DawTang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baco to the mat! Baco manages to get full guard.
DawTang tries to free his leg and advance position but Baco is retaining full guard.
DawTang won't allow Baco to sweep him here.
Baco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DawTang tries to free his leg and advance position but Baco is retaining full guard.
DawTang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baco has DawTang pulled in close to control his posture.
Baco working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DawTang wants to pass the guard but Baco is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DawTang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DawTang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DawTang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DawTang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baco scores with a leg kick.
DawTang moves out of range of the body kick from Baco.
Baco throws a head kick but DawTang moves out of range.
DawTang thuds a left hand into Baco's body.
Baco scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from DawTang.
DawTang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DawTang misses with a looping left.
Baco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baco throws a wild body kick that DawTang sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DawTang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baco to the ground. DawTang is now in Baco's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baco is trying to control the position but DawTang postures up.
Baco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and DawTang is now in half guard.
Baco controlling the position for now.
DawTang passes to side control.
Baco is trying to control DawTang's posture but DawTang avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DawTang tries for a kimura but Baco is defending well.
Baco wants to control but DawTang postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang tries for a kimura but Baco is defending well.
DawTang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baco, who protects the arm well.
DawTang trying to control the action but Baco is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Baco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DawTang works to advance to full mount. Baco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baco is squirming around, avoiding DawTang's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baco working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baco tries to hold on but DawTang postures up.
Baco has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
DawTang has good solid back control here.
DawTang working for the choke.
DawTang gets his hands free as Baco looks to control.
Baco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DawTang working for the choke.
Baco won't enjoy being in this position. DawTang looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Baco is tapping - it's over boys! DawTang picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taw DawTang!
A very excited looking Taw DawTang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martin's choice of entrance music: Power by Kayne West. 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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20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
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20
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Denny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Martin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
As Martin tries to get set, Chase tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Chase wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chase manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chase has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martin is looking to defend but Chase has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martin! Chase pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Denny Chase!
Michael Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'Das Some Bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balboa's brow.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Jaa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Jaa keeps him there for the moment.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaa throws out a counter right but Balboa avoids it with no problem.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balboa lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa cracks Jaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaa has time to react.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick.
Balboa slips under a jab from Jaa.
It looked like Balboa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaa.
Balboa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jaa thuds his shin into the meat of Balboa's side.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Jaa.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jaa swinging wildly here.
Jaa darts in and clinches Balboa up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa lands a body shot.
Balboa blocks a body shot from Jaa.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Jaa wants to counter with a clinch but Balboa pushes him away.
Balboa takes one to the side of the head.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Jaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balboa is rocked!
Balboa lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Jaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa darts in and clinches Jaa up against the cage.
Jaa works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaa.
Jaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
Jaa presses Balboa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaa is leaning against Balboa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaa works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaa lands with a light punch inside.
Jaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa throws a big uppercut that drops Balboa! More strikes from Jaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Balboa lies dazed against the cage as Jaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Jaa!
Tony Jaa looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanna thank my team at Last Dragon MMA in Hilo! I was just a kid off the street and they saw something in me. We're all getting better over there. Look out for us. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donato Bilancia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conan Foley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Bilancia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley lands the left hand.
It looks like Donato Bilancia has been cut.
Bilancia has his takedown stuffed
and Foley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bilancia shoots in but Foley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foley misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilancia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bilancia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bilancia is trying for a kimura here. Foley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bilancia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donato Bilancia!
Donato Bilancia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Conan Foley had this to say: 'Ahhh what the feck do you want me to tell ya? Not sure if I was beat by the 2 bottles of Jemmie I drunk last night or if this guy is really that good. He took my shots and stayed awake, so he's a tough sonofabitch and I'll tip my hat, but watch yer arse son I'll be back and I don`t forget a face.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suleyman Ibrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibrahim has chosen Drugs, Thugs and Machetes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
242 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Humphrey Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suleyman Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looks to throw the jab but Ibrahim is out of range.
A big right from Baker misses.
Ibrahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibrahim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibrahim moves forwards but Baker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibrahim walks into a straight right hand from Baker.
Ibrahim checks a leg kick.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibrahim throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Ibrahim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Ibrahim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibrahim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibrahim scores with a nice head shot.
Baker wants to clinch up but Ibrahim keeps it at a distance.
Baker tries to clinch there but Ibrahim circles away.
Ibrahim looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleyman Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim throws a leg kick that misses.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibrahim doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim scores with a leg kick.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibrahim.
Baker lands a jab to Ibrahim's midsection.
Ibrahim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibrahim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibrahim throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Ibrahim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Ibrahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahim connects with a high kick.
Baker 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.
Ibrahim tries a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Ibrahim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Baker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibrahim.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibrahim avoids the body shot from Baker.
Ibrahim has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibrahim.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibrahim misses with a low kick.
Ibrahim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibrahim backwards.
A body shot lands from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrahim controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ibrahim fails to land.
Ibrahim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrahim controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibrahim backwards.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibrahim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibrahim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibrahim is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Ibrahim avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibrahim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibrahim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrahim controls his hands.
Baker working aggressively here.
Ibrahim lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibrahim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Ibrahim's head.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahims head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibrahim.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibrahim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrahim misses with some punches.
Ibrahim prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker tries a body shot but Ibrahim blocks it.
Ibrahim struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker blocks a body shot from Ibrahim.
A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
Ibrahim looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Humphrey Baker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker lands a left and a right that send Ibrahim crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ibrahim is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Suleyman Ibrahim has been cut.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibrahim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibrahim takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Ibrahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker lands a big uppercut and Ibrahim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ibrahim looks OK. Baker waves Ibrahim back to his feet!
Ibrahim is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibrahim slips under a jab from Baker.
Ibrahim seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibrahim leaves his chin hanging out and Baker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ibrahim crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Humphrey Baker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Humphrey Baker waved his t-shirt featuring Darkness's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmaz comes to the cage accompanied by Black Blade. The key to victory for Merkan Killmaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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261 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killmaz throws a series of strikes that have Metamoris backpedaling.
Metamoris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killmaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metamoris scrambles back to his feet.
Killmaz stuffs the takedown.
Metamoris looking to score a takedown here. Killmaz is defending well but Metamoris drives through and ends up in Killmaz's guard.
Killmaz wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
Metamoris prevents Killmaz from getting back to his feet.
Metamoris wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
Killmaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metamoris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metamoris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metamoris preventing the sweep.
Killmaz is trying to keep Metamoris in close.
Metamoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Killmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killmaz has Metamoris pulled in close to control his posture.
Metamoris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Metamoris prevents Killmaz from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metamoris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Merkan Killmaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metamoris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killmaz's half guard.
Killmaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metamoris wants to pass the guard but Killmaz is defending well.
Killmaz is pressing down on Metamoris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killmaz wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
Metamoris drops back looking for a leg! Killmaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killmaz manages to kick Metamoris off! Metamoris jumps back into Killmaz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killmaz seems keen to control Metamoris's posture.
Killmaz keeping moving, preventing Metamoris from controlling successfully.
Killmaz working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killmaz is really struggling to control Metamoris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Killmaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metamoris manages to get himself to full guard.
Killmaz trying to control but Metamoris is working from the bottom.
Metamoris looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killmaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Killmaz wants to control from the top but Metamoris keeps moving.
Metamoris is adopting a defensive guard.
Killmaz wants to control from the top but Metamoris keeps moving.
Killmaz is stalling in the full guard.
Metamoris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killmaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metamoris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metamoris shoots in and bounces Killmaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metamoris pushes down on Killmaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Killmaz trying to control here.
Killmaz wants to improve his position but Metamoris is controlling well.
Killmaz trying to control here.
Killmaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killmaz is trying to stand.
Metamoris is looking for a kimura but Killmaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metamoris to get the leverage.
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 Merkan Killmaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metamoris blocks a head kick by Killmaz.
And Metamoris tries to counter it with a takedown but Killmaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killmaz but Killmaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Killmaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killmaz lands a jab to the nose.
Metamoris closes the distance and clinches up with Killmaz, looking for a takedown. Metamoris pushes Killmaz against the cage but Killmaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metamoris fails with a takedown attempt.
Merkan Killmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
Nice cross by Killmaz.
Killmaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metamoris's calf.
Metamoris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killmaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killmaz is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Metamoris has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Killmaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killmaz tries to buck Metamoris off but Metamoris is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metamoris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killmaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metamoris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killmaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killmaz is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Metamoris trying to control the action but Killmaz is working from the bottom.
Metamoris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killmaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metamoris misses with the ground and pound.
Killmaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metamoris on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metamoris is chipping away with strikes.
Killmaz is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Metamoris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killmaz wants to control but Metamoris postures up.
Metamoris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metamoris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Killmaz wants to control but Metamoris postures up.
Metamoris controls the position.
Killmaz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Killmaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Metamoris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metamoris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metamoris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Metamoris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killmaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Killmaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killmaz is looking to reverse the position.
Metamoris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killmaz, who protects the arm well.
Killmaz struggling a bit here.
Metamoris wants to control but Killmaz is keeping him busy.
Metamoris tries for a kimura but Killmaz is defending well.
Killmaz is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metamoris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killmaz down.
Killmaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyz Metamoris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Metamoris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killmaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merkan Killmaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Killmaz lands with a straight right. Metamoris didn't see that one coming.
Metamoris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killmaz can pounce on him.
We've been told by Killmaz's head coaches at Noble Intentions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killmaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killmaz stuns Metamoris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metamoris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metamoris 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.
Killmaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metamoris stopping the sweep attempt from Killmaz.
Killmaz has his hands on Metamoris's head, controlling the position.
Kyz Metamoris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metamoris preventing the sweep.
Metamoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Killmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killmaz is trying to control the position but Metamoris postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris postures up in Killmaz's guard and throws a big left but Killmaz blocks it.
Killmaz trying to keep a closed guard but Metamoris is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Metamoris drops back looking for a leg! Killmaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killmaz manages to kick Metamoris off! Metamoris jumps back into Killmaz's guard.
Metamoris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Killmaz keeping full guard, as Metamoris tries to pass.
Metamoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Killmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killmaz as he avoids it easily.
That's two 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.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killmaz as he avoids it easily.
Merkan Killmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
Killmaz cracks Metamoris with an open hand slap.
Metamoris 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.
Metamoris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killmaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Metamoris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killmaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killmaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Metamoris back to the cage. Killmaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Metamoris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metamoris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killmaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killmaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killmaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metamoris.
Killmaz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Metamoris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metamoris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killmaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metamoris's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Metamoris is defended easily by Killmaz.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Killmaz enables Metamoris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Killmaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Metamoris stopping the sweep attempt from Killmaz.
Killmaz looking to control.
Metamoris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metamoris wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
Killmaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metamoris trying to control but Killmaz is working from the bottom.
Killmaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killmaz wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metamoris wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Metamoris shoots for a double leg takedown but Killmaz sprawls well. He's pushed Metamoris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kyz Metamoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killmaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metamoris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killmaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metamoris somewhat.
Killmaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab lands there for Killmaz.
Killmaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killmaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Killmaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Metamoris should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Killmaz.
Metamoris has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Killmaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killmaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merkan Killmaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killmaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merkan Killmaz!
A victorious Merkan Killmaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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