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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Lorde - Everybody Wants to Rule the World blaring out of the sound system. Hunt has chosen I Surrender as his entrance music. Richard Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hunt has eaten all the pies!
Alvarez jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Hunt rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
It looks like Rodrigo Alvarez has been cut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Hunt wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
As Hunt looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo bu Hunt just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Alvarez shoots in.
Hunt pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunt is defending well.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarez to his knees! Hunt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Hunt!
Richard Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rodrigo Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight he was the better fighter tonight sorry guys '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin comes into the arena with Russian national anthem by-HIM blaring out of the sound system. Minakov has chosen МС DONI ft Тимати - Б as his entrance music. Konstantine Erokhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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260 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitaly Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov moves into the clinch.
Erokhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Minakov controls his hands.
Minakov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Erokhin can't fight it off and eventually Minakov manages to take the fight to the floor. Erokhin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Erokhin 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.
Minakov lands a couple of digs.
Minakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov passes Erokhin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Erokhin wants to control the action here but instead Minakov manages to pass to full mount!
Minakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erokhin tries to hold on but Minakov pushes him away.
Erokhin tries to reverse the position but Minakov maintains control.
Minakov controlling the pace for now.
Minakov with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Erokhin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Minakov controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Minakov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minakov controlling from the full mount.
Minakov throwing strikes here but Erokhin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Erokhin avoids a strike by Minakov and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Minakov's guard! Fantastic escape!
Erokhin tries to free his leg and advance position but Minakov is retaining full guard.
Minakov managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin looking to sit in guard and control but Minakov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Erokhin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erokhin tries to get out of the position.
Minakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erokhin wants to sweep here but Minakov controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Minakov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Erokhin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erokhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minakov on the side of the head.
Minakov throws a shot from downtown. Erokhin moves away and avoids it.
Minakov walks into a left hand.
Minakov tries to clinch
and Erokhin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erokhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minakov momentarily.
Erokhin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Minakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erokhin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erokhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konstantine Erokhin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Erokhin.
Erokhin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erokhin digs a good body shot into Minakov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov has Erokhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov keeps control of Erokhin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minakov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Konstantine Erokhin has been cut.
Minakov landing knees to the head.
Minakov is looking to control Erokhin's arms but Erokhin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minakov has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Erokhin fails to land.
Erokhin misses with the head strike.
Erokhin digs a right hand underneath Minakov's ribcage. Minakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minakov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Erokhin's efforts to push away.
Erokhin tries to break free but Minakov pushes him back against the cage.
Erokhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Minakov.
Erokhin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov scores with a knee to the head.
Erokhin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Erokhin misses with a body punch.
Minakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minakov prevents a body shot from Erokhin.
Minakov lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erokhin wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.
Erokhin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Erokhin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erokhin throws an elbow that misses. Minakov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erokhin's guard. Nice move by Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minakov advances to half guard.
Minakov controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitaly Minakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konstantine Erokhin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Minakov avoids the body shot from Erokhin.
Erokhin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erokhin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erokhin throws a lazy right hand but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Minakov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erokhin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erokhin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erokhin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Erokhin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erokhin.
Erokhin scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Erokhin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konstantine Erokhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Minakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Erokhin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Minakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erokhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minakov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erokhin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erokhin.
Erokhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Minakov is just out of range.
Erokhin clobbers Minakov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Konstantine Erokhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konstantine Erokhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minakov has closed the distance and engaged Erokhin in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Erokhin fails to land.
Erokhin is looking to control Minakov's arms but Minakov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Erokhin has his back to the cage.
Erokhin pushes Minakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minakov stalling in the clinch.
Minakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Erokhin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minakov tries a knee to the head but Erokhin blocks it.
Erokhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erokhin takes an elbow to the temple.
Konstantine Erokhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minakov scores with a knee to the head.
Minakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Erokhin won't want to take too many of those.
Minakov lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Minakov.
Minakov with a knee to the head.
Minakov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov landing knees to the head.
Minakov stalling the fight.
Minakov working Erokhin over with knees to the body.
Minakov drops Erokhin with a big knee straight up the middle! Erokhin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Erokhin is rocked!
Minakov drives through and clinches with Erokhin against the cage.
Oh Erokhin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for Minakov to work.
Erokhin seems to have got his legs back now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Minakov.
Vitaly Minakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vitaly Minakov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minakov successfully pulls guard.
Minakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erokhin's guard.
Minakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erokhin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erokhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erokhin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minakov controls the pace.
Minakov is standing up over Erokhin. Erokhin looks to escape but Minakov dives into side control.
Erokhin being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Minakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minakov 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Minakov!
After the big win, Vitaly Minakov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Konstantine Erokhin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Blabbers something in russian'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Iona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Maryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iona comes into the arena with Somewhere Over the Rainbow blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Iona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Maryman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maryman.
Maryman wants to counter with a clinch but Iona pushes him away.
Iona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maryman, pushing him back against the cage.
Iona blocks a body shot from Maryman.
Iona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Jack Maryman has been cut.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Iona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maryman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Iona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maryman misses with a body punch.
Maryman blocks a body shot from Iona.
Iona lands a nice knee to the body.
Iona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iona is looking to control Maryman's arms but Maryman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iona has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Iona controls his hands.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maryman blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maryman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iona just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maryman's brow.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Iona is trying to maintain a safe position but Maryman gets an underhook and turns Iona into the cage.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Iona controls the action.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iona.
Iona is breathing heavily.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maryman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
Iona could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maryman lands an uppercut.
Maryman tries to land knees in the clinch but Iona avoids the damage to the body.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maryman is leaning against Iona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman lands with a right to the head.
Iona misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
A hook to the body from Maryman.
Maryman works on Iona's body with a couple of short punches.
Iona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maryman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maryman.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman lands an elbow that stopped Iona in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iona is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body shot.
Maryman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
Maryman scores with a shot to the side of Iona's head.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Iona takes a shot to the head.
Maryman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Iona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iona misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
Maryman misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maryman.
Iona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maryman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Maryman.
Iona takes a shot to the head.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Nice elbow from Maryman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maryman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Maryman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Maryman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maryman has managed to clinch.
Maryman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maryman misses with an elbow strike.
Jack Maryman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Iona controls the action.
Iona pushes off an throws an elbow but Maryman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maryman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Iona controls his hands.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maryman cracks Iona with a nice body shot.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.
Maryman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maryman is leaning against Iona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Maryman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman missing with knees to the body.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman misses with an elbow over the top.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maryman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iona looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maryman can't find room to land a body shot as Iona controls the action.
Maryman scores with a shoulder strike.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Maryman scores with a hook to the body.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman lands a right hand.
Iona avoiding damage as Maryman throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Iona blocks an elbow strike from Maryman.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Iona prevents a body shot from Maryman.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maryman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iona is defending well for now.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Maryman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iona backwards.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maryman.
Maryman struggles to land a body shot inside as Iona controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Iona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maryman lands a body shot.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maryman lands an uppercut.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman lands a body shot.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Maryman as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body punch.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iona takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maryman lands a body punch.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Maryman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Maryman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maryman closes the distance and clinches.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionas head.
Maryman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maryman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maryman lands with a short shot to the head.
Iona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Maryman - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maryman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iona's elbow.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman is working Iona over against the cage.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman tries to throw a body punch but Iona avoids it by throwing Maryman back against the cage.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iona avoiding damage as Maryman throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maryman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a nice shot to the body.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Maryman.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Maryman.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maryman scores with a shot to the side of Iona's head.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maryman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
A right handed body shot lands from Maryman.
A shot in the inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iona.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Maryman.
Maryman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman lands with a right to the head.
Maryman digs a right hand underneath Iona's ribcage. Iona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maryman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maryman presses Iona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman pushes Iona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iona.
Maryman digs a right hand underneath Iona's ribcage. Iona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maryman tries to land knees in the clinch but Iona avoids the damage to the body.
Maryman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maryman lands a shot to the body.
Maryman missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maryman.
Maryman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iona or not.
Maryman digs a right hand into Iona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iona's gas tank.
Maryman lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Maryman.
Jack Maryman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Maryman on the inside.
Maryman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Iona blocks a body shot from Maryman.
Iona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Maryman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maryman 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 Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Maryman!
Jack Maryman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galactor Gigantus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Atoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gigantus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The sky parts the ground quivers and then GALACTOR appears in the cage.... John Atoya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Galactor Gigantus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Atoya!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atoya defending well as Gigantus loads up on a big left hand.
Atoya wants to counter the offense by Gigantus and move into the clinch position.
Atoya wants to clinch.
Gigantus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gigantus scores with a three punch combo!
Atoya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gigantus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Gigantus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gigantus throws a big counter combination but Atoya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atoya tries to close the distance and clinch but Gigantus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atoya clinches up against the cage.
Gigantus is leaning against Atoya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gigantus working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atoya.
Atoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gigantus is breathing heavily.
Atoya lands a left hand.
Atoya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atoya works on Gigantus's body with a couple of short punches.
Atoya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Atoya stalling the fight.
Atoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atoya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atoya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Atoya crunches a lovely knee into Gigantus's ribcage.
Atoya working Gigantus over with knees to the body.
Atoya lands with a right to the head.
Gigantus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atoya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Atoya.
The crowd are getting on Atoya's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Atoya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gigantus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Atoya scores a nice knee to the body.
Atoya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gigantus backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atoya scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Atoya as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Atoya.
Atoya lands a good knee to the midsection. Gigantus won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atoya.
Atoya connects with a knee to the head.
Gigantus is rocked!
Atoya lands an uppercut.
Oh Gigantus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atoya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Atoya landing knees to the body.
Atoya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gigantus seems to have got his legs back now.
Atoya pushes Gigantus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atoya loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Gigantus senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Atoya!
Galactor Gigantus was interviewed post fight and said 'I will crush your world....'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buliwyf Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson's entrance music is Horns of Hell. A fine choice. Thunder has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buliwyf Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buliwyf Christianson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christianson looks for the body kick but Thunder saw that one coming.
Christianson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christianson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jesse Thunder has been cut.
Christianson thumps Thunder with a low kick.
Christianson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder moves into the clinch successfully.
Christianson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Christianson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Christianson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Christianson lands a nice uppercut.
Christianson is trying to trip Thunder. He has hold of a leg but Thunder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Christianson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet but Christianson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christianson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christianson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to stand and escape but Christianson is having none of it.
Christianson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet but Christianson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christianson wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Christianson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christianson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christianson throws the kick towards the body but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christianson.
A telegraphed right hand from Christianson misses the target.
Thunder darts in and clinches Christianson up against the cage.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Christianson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christianson tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christianson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
Christianson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Christianson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Thunder looks winded!
Christianson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Christianson.
Christianson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
A shot in the inside from Christianson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Christianson.
Christianson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christianson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christianson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christianson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Christianson.
Christianson pushes Thunder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christianson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christianson lands a shot to the body.
Christianson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christianson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buliwyf Christianson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christianson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Christianson scores with a shoulder strike.
Christianson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christianson lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Jesse Thunder's cut even more.
Thunder takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buliwyf Christianson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thunder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christianson scores with a punch to the head.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick.
Christianson forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
Thunder blocks an elbow strike from Christianson.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Christianson.
Christianson cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Christianson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christianson misses with a punch to the body.
Christianson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christianson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Christianson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder looking to stall.
Christianson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Christianson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson lands a damaging elbow.
Christianson goes for a takedown attempt but Thunder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christianson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thunder goes down! Can Christianson finish him!?
Thunder is rocked!
The cut above Jesse Thunder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Christianson passes Thunder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christianson is controlling the pace.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christianson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder is not content to let Christianson control the position.
Christianson controlling the action here.
Christianson is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson content to control rather than advance.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Christianson sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Christianson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christianson. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder wants to counter the offense by Christianson and move into the clinch position.
Buliwyf Christianson is winning the standup battle so far.
Christianson gets tackled into the cage by Thunder. Thunder maintains the clinch.
Christianson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thunder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buliwyf Christianson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christianson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jesse Thunder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
Christianson wants a takedown but no success here.
Christianson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buliwyf Christianson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Christianson misses with a wild body shot.
Christianson looks for the body kick but Thunder saw that one coming.
Christianson thumps Thunder with a low kick.
Thunder moves out of range as Christianson strikes.
Christianson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christianson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Christianson cracks Thunder with a solid left hand.
Christianson passes Thunder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is staying active underneath Christianson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christianson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thunder is in trouble now - Christianson has advanced to mount!
Buliwyf Christianson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christianson controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thunder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christianson.
Christianson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thunder is surviving well by controlling Christianson's body position as best he can.
Christianson content just to control the position here.
Jesse Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Christianson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Christianson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christianson trying to control but Thunder is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buliwyf Christianson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christianson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buliwyf Christianson!
Buliwyf Christianson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renee LaFleur (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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226 lbs
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272 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Renee LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Dante Apollyon has been cut.
Apollyon tries to get into range but LaFleur steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Apollyon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! LaFleur scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renee LaFleur!
Dante Apollyon was interviewed post fight and said 'You have won this battle, but I will win the war. After you have returned to the soil, you shall be dragged to the depths of hell, where I shall personally torment your soul for eternity. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekananwangi comes into the arena with Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower blaring out of the sound system. Smokeleaf has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maverick Smokeleaf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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284 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nango Chekananwangi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maverick Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chekananwangi feinted with a counter takedown.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Chekananwangi connects with a body shot that sends Smokeleaf's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Smokeleaf.
Chekananwangi tries to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf moves his leg out of the way.
Smokeleaf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekananwangi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekananwangi scores with a hook to the body. Smokeleaf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smokeleaf fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekananwangi in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smokeleaf.
Chekananwangi is breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekananwangi. That did some damage!
Chekananwangi scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekananwangi misses with a low kick.
Chekananwangi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmokeleaf.
Smokeleaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekananwangi connects with a single shot there.
Chekananwangi wants to clinch.
Chekananwangi connects with the punch.
Chekananwangi looks to throw the jab but Smokeleaf is out of range.
A nice side step and Smokeleaf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chekananwangi avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smokeleaf manages to avoid it.
Chekananwangi with a jab.
Chekananwangi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smokeleaf defends it nicely.
Smokeleaf tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook.
Smokeleaf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekananwangi.
Smokeleaf lands a big head kick that sends Chekananwangi tumbling to the mat! Smokeleaf takes a step backwards and waves Chekananwangi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi connects with a leg kick. Smokeleaf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut there from Smokeleaf.
Chekananwangi is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Smokeleaf throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Chekananwangi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maverick Smokeleaf!
Maverick Smokeleaf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Spizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar has chosen Warriors of the World as his entrance music. Gaius Julius Caesar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Spizer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaius Julius Caesar !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spizer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caesar .
A big left from Spizer misses.
No luck for Spizer with that takedown attempt.
Caesar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spizer, pushing him back against the cage.
Caesar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Caesar lands a few punches from side control.
Spizer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spizer tries to get out of the position.
Caesar is working Spizer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caesar working the ground and pound.
Spizer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Caesar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Caesar in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spizer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Caesar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spizer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caesar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Caesar 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spizer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Caesar .
Caesar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spizer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spizer is not content to let Caesar control the position.
Caesar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spizer keeps working.
Caesar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Caesar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Caesar working away.
Caesar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Caesar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Caesar working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar landing a few strikes.
Caesar lands some shots froms side control.
Spizer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caesar .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Caesar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spizer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caesar on the ground.
Caesar cracks Spizer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spizer is rocked!
It looks like Larry Spizer has been cut.
Spizer is breathing heavily.
Caesar lands a big left to the face of Spizer, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Caesar and another - Spizer is out! Caesar stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaius Julius Caesar !
Gaius Julius Caesar is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Gaius Julius Caesar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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