 |
LFC | 70° PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raju Armo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
30
245 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
|
183 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raju Armo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Madison!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Madison. Those never looked like landing.
Madison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Armo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Madison has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Madison.
Nice elbow from Madison.
It looks like Raju Armo has been cut.
Madison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Madison taking a breather.
Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madison scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Madison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armo gets tackled into the cage by Madison. Madison maintains the clinch.
Madison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison clinches up against the cage.
Armo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Madison walks away with a smile on his face. Armo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Madison takes the fight into the clinch.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison taking a breather.
Armo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armo can't get the takedown.
Madison prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raju Armo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armo's defenses.
Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison takes the fight into the clinch.
Armo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madison prevents it.
Armo tries to work over Madison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madison works on Armo's body with a couple of short punches.
Armo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Madison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Madison slowing the pace effectively.
Armo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madison prevents it.
Madison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armo's defenses.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison breaks from the clinch.
Madison scores with a sloppy right hand. Armo should have avoided that one.
Raju Armo's cut is getting worse.
Armo misses with a hook
and Madison counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Armo.
Armo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Madison lands a jab.
Armo jabs Madison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madison gets a clinch.
Madison has Armo pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Madison.
Madison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Armo takes an elbow to the temple.
Raju Armo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Armo can't get the takedown.
Armo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Madison walks away with a smile on his face. Armo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison darts in and clinches Armo up against the cage.
Armo pulls guard effortlessly.
Madison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armo is working an open guard so Madison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Madison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armo, pushing him back against the cage.
Madison lands a body punch.
Madison breaks the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Madison has knocked Armo down with a huge combo! Madison steps away and waves a wobbly Armo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Armo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Madison knocks Armo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Madison!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Keya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
29
190 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Keya!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo looks to land a combination but Keya avoids it well.
Keya connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Keya.
Keya looks for the body kick but Jo saw that one coming.
Keya tries to keep at a distance but Jo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Keya to work.
We've been informed that Keya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Keya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keya pushes Jo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jo can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keya is pressed up against the cage. Jo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keya down to the mat. Keya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jo pushes Keya up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keya lands a left hand.
Keya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keya lands a left hand.
Keya drops Jo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Jo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keya prevents it.
A short uppercut from Keya.
Keya lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jo to his knees! Keya keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Keya!
In his post fight interview, Master Keya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hima Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
23
451 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
183 cm
34
203 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hima Laya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krueger closes the distance and pushes Laya back into the cage.
Krueger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laya's efforts to push away.
Krueger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krueger lands with a nice body punch.
Krueger lands a jab to the head.
Krueger has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger prevents Laya from breaking the clinch.
Laya fails to pull guard.
Krueger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krueger lands a hook that snaps the head of Laya backwards.
Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Laya defend it? Krueger steps over the head and cranks it - Laya is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Krueger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Krueger!
Hans Krueger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cai Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy La Frappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cai Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy La Frappe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Frappe lands a nice knee to the body.
La Frappe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Proctor to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Proctor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Frappe pulls guard effortlessly.
Proctor wants to control from the top but La Frappe keeps moving.
La Frappe controls Proctor momentarily but Proctor frees himself.
La Frappe keeping full guard, as Proctor tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor drops back looking for a leg! La Frappe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and La Frappe manages to kick Proctor off! Proctor jumps back into La Frappe's guard.
La Frappe is trying to control the position but Proctor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Frappe pulls Proctor in close to prevent any damage.
La Frappe looking for subs off his back but Proctor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Proctor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Frappe is refusing to be controlled, as Proctor sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La Frappe wants to get back to full guard.
Proctor wants to take a breather but La Frappe is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cai Proctor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proctor rushes La Frappe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Proctor scores with a shot to the side of La Frappe's head.
Proctor misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Proctor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
La Frappe tries to break the clinch but Proctor is controlling the position.
La Frappe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
La Frappe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
La Frappe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Proctor tries to clinch there but La Frappe circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Frappe keeps the fight on the outside.
Proctor tries to close the distance and clinch but La Frappe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proctor moves in looking to clinch but La Frappe pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Proctor throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
La Frappe tries to score a body lock takedown but Proctor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
La Frappe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Proctor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cai Proctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy La Frappe.
Proctor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Proctor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Frappe wants a takedown.
La Frappe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Proctor moves into range and clinches up with La Frappe.
La Frappe has had enough of the clinch but Proctor keeps him there for the moment.
La Frappe looks winded!
Proctor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Frappe is trying to break the clinch but Proctor is controlling him.
La Frappe manages to break the clinch.
Proctor moves in looking to clinch but La Frappe pushes him off.
Proctor moves in looking to clinch but La Frappe pushes him off.
Proctor fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Frappe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Proctor rushes La Frappe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Proctor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Proctor misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Proctor working aggressively here.
La Frappe stalling in the clinch but Proctor improves position.
Proctor throws a punch but it's blocked by La Frappe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cai Proctor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Proctor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Frappe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
La Frappe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Proctor but Proctor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Frappe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proctor moves into the clinch.
Proctor throws a punch but it's blocked by La Frappe.
Proctor throws a head punch that misses.
La Frappe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Proctor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cai Proctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy La Frappe.
La Frappe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Proctor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
La Frappe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
La Frappe is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Frappe looking for a takedown.
Proctor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor lands a right hand.
Proctor avoiding damage.
Proctor cracks La Frappe with a nice body shot.
La Frappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proctor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Frappe manages to pull guard.
Proctor pushing down on La Frappe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Proctor working over La Frappe with some ground and pound. La Frappe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Proctor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Proctor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor content just to control the position here.
Proctor trying to control but La Frappe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Proctor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Frappe can do to turn this around?
Proctor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but La Frappe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
La Frappe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Proctor wants to take a breather but La Frappe is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if La Frappe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Proctor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Frappe is not content to let Proctor control the position.
Proctor tries to stand and escape but La Frappe is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proctor is pressing down on La Frappe's thigh, looking to free his foot. La Frappe is holding on for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Proctor tries to clinch up.
As Proctor backs off La Frappe throws a huge counter combo but Proctor manages to avoid it all.
La Frappe pushes Proctor up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cai Proctor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Proctor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proctor rushes La Frappe and presses him up against the cage.
La Frappe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Proctor just stands there and leans against the cage.
La Frappe successfully pulls guard.
Proctor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
La Frappe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Proctor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Frappe wants to control from the top but Proctor keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proctor is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Frappe trying to keep a closed guard but Proctor is proving a slippery customer.
Proctor got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Frappe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Proctor has managed to get both his arms back between La Frappe's legs - danger averted.
La Frappe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Proctor trying to control but La Frappe is working from the bottom.
Proctor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
La Frappe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Proctor has picked La Frappe up and slammed him! La Frappe can't keep hold of the triangle and Proctor manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Proctor taking a breather here.
La Frappe is not content to let Proctor control the position.
Proctor slows the pace down.
La Frappe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Proctor off and has taken his back!
Proctor breaks La Frappe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Frappe has his hands on Proctor's head, controlling the position.
La Frappe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Proctor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cai Proctor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Frappe has his foot on Proctor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Proctor works his way back into a safe position though.
La Frappe is looking for a triangle but Proctor pushes his legs off easily.
Proctor pushing down on La Frappe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Proctor wants to pass to mount but La Frappe is defending the position.
Proctor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Proctor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Frappe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cai Proctor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Proctor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cai Proctor!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny James Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dio's choice of entrance music: you know its gotta be Holy Diver. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
170 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
|
179 cm
21
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny James Dio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinto.
The crowd cheers as Dio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinto doesn't seem phased though.
Pinto 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.
Dio has closed the distance and engaged Pinto in a clinch.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Pinto avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinto stalling.
Pinto is looking to control Dio's arms but Dio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pinto has his back to the cage.
Dio can't find room to land a body shot as Pinto controls the action.
Pinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinto is keeping busy.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Dio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinto.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dio has a couple of punches blocked by Pinto.
Pinto working aggressively here.
Dio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pinto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dio can turn it around.
Dio misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Pinto.
Dio struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinto controls his hands.
Dio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinto prevents a body shot from Dio.
Pinto has Dio pressed against the cage.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dio blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pinto.
Pinto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands with a left to the head.
Pinto scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Pinto - that landed with a thud.
Pinto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dio up against the cage.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Dio struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinto controls his hands.
Pinto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinto lands a shoulder strike.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dio throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinto.
Dio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinto blocks a body shot from Dio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a shoulder strike.
Dio lands with a left to the head.
Dio blocks an uppercut.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
Pinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio is trying to break free.
Dio lands a nice uppercut.
Pinto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pinto.
Dio takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Dio.
Dio misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dio punishes Pinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Dio throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Dio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dio.
Dio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinto works Dio's body with a nice hook.
Pinto swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
Dio tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dio.
Pinto stuns Dio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dio throws a looping overhand right but Pinto ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dio misses
and Pinto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio throws an off balance right hand
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
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 Arthur Pinto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinto gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pinto.
Dio takes a shot to the head.
Dio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dio misses with the head strike.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dio wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinto won't allow it.
Pinto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinto's elbow.
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dio swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Pinto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dio.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dio blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinto.
Pinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto pushes Dio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pinto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinto.
Arthur Pinto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinto throws a head punch that misses.
Pinto blocks a body shot from Dio.
The referee calls for Pinto to work.
A head punch on the inside from Dio fails to land.
Dio looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinto.
Pinto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Pinto avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
Dio can't find room to land a body shot as Pinto controls the action.
Dio tries a body shot but Pinto blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dio fails to land.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
Dio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto lands a left hand.
Dio is working Pinto over against the cage.
Pinto blocks a body shot from Dio.
Pinto takes a shot to the head.
Pinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dio blocking some punches.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio blocking some punches.
Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinto looking to stall.
Pinto has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio tries to work over Pinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dio lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Dio struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinto controls his hands.
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Pinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dio moves to clinch but Pinto breaks away
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Dio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Dio.
Dio avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Dio misses the jab.
A big right from Pinto misses.
Dio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Pinto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio closes the distance but Pinto moves to the side
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
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!
Pinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio misses the jab.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio lunges at Pinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinto's hand.
Pinto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dio throws a hook but Pinto avoids it easily.
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinto.
Pinto is looking to counter punch.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dio misses with a body shot.
Dio throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Dio throws a lazy right hand but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dio misses with a jab to the body
and Dio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio misses with a looping left.
Dio connects with a crisp jab.
Pinto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ronny James Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinto under the eye.
Pinto is looking to wear down Dio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinto counters with a right hand to the body.
Dio throws a right and a left that Pinto avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinto throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pinto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio misses with a hook to the body
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronny James Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a hook
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dio is rocked!
Pinto drops Dio with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pinto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto retains his welterweight title!
Arthur Pinto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baako comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
42
300 lbs
32 - 19 - 0 |
|
188 cm
32
245 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gor Keyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baako throws a combination. Keyman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baako circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baako counters with a stiff right hand.
Keyman wants to clinch.
Keyman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baako's coach down at V Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baako's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Keyman clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keyman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keyman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baako as Keyman tries to tie him up.
Keyman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baako has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako misses with a punch to the body.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Baako is blocking nicely.
Baako lands a hook that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Baako lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Baako scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keyman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keyman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keyman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keyman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keyman misses with a body punch.
A short right from Baako on the inside.
Baako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keyman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keyman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keyman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keyman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but Baako blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keyman blocks a body shot from Baako.
Baako swings wildly with an uppercut but Keyman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Baako.
Baako lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keyman misses with a knee to the head.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keyman misses with a knee to the head.
Baako avoids the elbow strike from Keyman, against the cage.
Keyman landing knees to the head.
Keyman blocking some punches.
Baako throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keymans head.
Baako lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baako lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Baako is blocking nicely.
Baako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Keyman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keyman misses with a knee to the head.
Keyman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baako tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keyman blocks an uppercut.
Baako lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Baako is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keyman.
Baako throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keymans head.
Baako tries to throw a body punch but Keyman avoids it by throwing Baako back against the cage.
Keyman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baako blocks it with crossed arms.
Baako misses with the head strike.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but Baako blocks it.
Nice body punch from Baako.
Keyman is breathing heavily.
Keyman blocking some punches.
Keyman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keyman prevents a body shot from Baako.
Keyman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keyman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baako controls his hands.
Keyman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baako - that landed with a thud.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Baako lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baako working aggressively here.
Baako digs a right hand underneath Keyman's ribcage. Keyman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baako lands a left hand.
Baako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Baako has a couple of punches blocked by Keyman.
Baako scores with a shoulder strike.
Baako tries a body shot but Keyman blocks it.
Baako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Baako scores with a shoulder strike.
Keyman prevents a body shot from Baako.
Baako lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Baako is blocking nicely.
Baako lands a hook that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Baako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Baako lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baas Baako dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baako feints and then cracks Keyman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keyman down.
Baako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baako feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keyman's calf.
Keyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baako swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baako shoots in for a takedown but Keyman shows good takedown defense.
Keyman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baako looks to land a combination. Keyman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baako shoots in for a takedown but Keyman shows good takedown defense.
Keyman tries to clinch but Baako is having none of it.
Baako tries to clinch up but Keyman circles away and keeps his distance.
Keyman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Baako.
Keyman tries to sprawl but Baako drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baako tries to pass to full mount but Keyman defends it.
Baako trying to control the action but Keyman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keyman is trying to control but can't.
Keyman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baako scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keyman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baako.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baako trying to control from half guard but Keyman is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Baako.
Baako connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyman tries to clinch but Baako moves away
and Baako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Keyman as Baako shoots in.
Keyman throwing a counter right hand but Baako manages to avoid it.
Gor Keyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baas Baako.
Some wild striking there from Baako.
Good leg kick by Baako there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baako lands the left hand.
Baako's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baako duly obliges.
Keyman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baako drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keyman defends it well.
Baako displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baako tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keyman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keyman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baako tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keyman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Baako misses.
Keyman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baako lands in his opponent's guard.
Baako postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baako loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keyman working a defensive guard here.
Keyman keeping moving, preventing Baako from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako looking to sit in guard and control but Keyman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keyman lands a couple of elbows.
Keyman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keyman forces his way into half guard.
Baako trying to hold on to Keyman's head to control him but Keyman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baas Baako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baako shoots in for a takedown but Keyman shows good takedown defense.
Baako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keyman doesn't manage to clinch there - Baako circles away.
Keyman scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Keyman misses its intended target.
Baako lands a head shot.
Baako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baako closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keyman.
Baako lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baako moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keyman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baako.
Baako tries to bum rush Keyman with a series of wild strikes but Keyman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Keyman misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keyman tries to avoid it but Baako manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keyman to the ground. Keyman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keyman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keyman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baako keeps the fight on the outside.
Keyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Baako swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gor Keyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baas Baako.
Baako clinches with his opponent.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baas Baako seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keyman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Baako is blocking nicely.
Keyman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baako has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keyman stalling in the clinch but Baako improves position.
Gor Keyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baako misses with some punches.
Baako can't find room to land a body shot as Keyman controls the action.
Keyman can't find room to land a body shot as Baako controls the action.
Baako lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keyman or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baako works on Keyman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Baako as the two fighters clinch.
Baako lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baako lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Baako.
A short uppercut from Baako.
Baako swings wildly with an uppercut but Keyman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baako.
Baako can't find room to land a body shot as Keyman controls the action.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baako lands with a left to the head.
Baako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baako lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baako.
Baako lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baako.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baako.
Baako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Baako working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Baako.
Baako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baako lands with a right to the head.
Baako lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Keyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baako lands with a right to the head.
Baako throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baako lands a left hand.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Baako is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baako.
Keyman is rocked!
Baako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Keyman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baako lands a big right hand that sends Keyman to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Keyman!
Baako lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Keyman quite badly. Keyman pulls Baako in close trying to recover. Baako postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Keyman on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Keyman doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baas Baako!
Baas Baako made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 8$) in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Aires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stiffington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Bruno Aires has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
29
180 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Stiffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Aires!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aires cracks the inside of Stiffington's front leg.
Aires thumps Stiffington with a low kick.
Stiffington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stiffington. That did some damage!
Stiffington goes for a double leg but Aires avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aires continues to drive forward.
Aires scores with a head kick.
Stiffington darts in looking for a takedown but Aires gets double underhooks and turns Stiffington into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aires counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stiffington avoids the head kick by Aires.
A shot to the liver by Aires. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aires.
Stiffington fails with a takedown attempt.
Stiffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aires counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stiffington is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stiffington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aires's half guard.
Stiffington prevents Aires from standing back up.
Aires is doing well to control the position and prevent Stiffington from advancing to side control.
Stiffington is trying to control. Aires wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aires manages to get to full guard.
Aires has Stiffington pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Aires 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Stiffington from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiffington shoots in looking for a takedown but Aires manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stiffington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stiffington fails with the takedown
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stiffington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stiffington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aires counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Aires.
Aires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Aires as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Aires. No joy for Stiffington on that attempt.
Aires lands a leg kick that knocks Stiffington off balance momentarily.
Aires keeps Stiffington at a distance using the push kick.
Aires bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stiffington's head.
Jab by Aires.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
Aires moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stiffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aires counters with a body kick.
Aires connects with a single shot there.
Stiffington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aires pinned against the cage. Aires gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiffington closes the distance and clinches up with Aires, looking for a takedown. Stiffington pushes Aires against the cage but Aires circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aires connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aires throws a fast counter high kick but Stiffington manages to duck under it in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aires.
Aires jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aires as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
Stiffington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aires defends it nicely.
Aires connects with an inside leg kick.
Aires defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stiffington.
Stiffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stiffington 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.
Aires chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aires lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aires.
Stiffington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aires avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires lands a front kick.
Stiffington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aires's waist but Aires gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stiffington off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Aires. No joy for Stiffington on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Aires slams his shin into Stiffington's torso.
Stiffington fails with the takedown
and Aires counters with a left and a right that stings Stiffington.
Aires lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rod Stiffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stiffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aires throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aires has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stiffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stiffington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stiffington tries for a takedown but Aires circles away easily
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires cracks Stiffington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stiffington.
A good leg kick by Aires.
Aires throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aires.
Bruno Aires is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stiffington fails with the takedown
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown but Aires shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aires throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stiffington's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aires sprawls well. Aires wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stiffington gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stiffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stiffington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stiffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aires scores with a nice body kick.
Aires thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stiffington if he has to take too many more of those.
Stiffington dives in for a single leg takedown but Aires sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stiffington shoots in for a double leg but Aires sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aires scores with a leg kick.
Stiffington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stiffington.
Stiffington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stiffington shoots in looking for a takedown but Aires manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stiffington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aires stuffs the takedown attempt from Stiffington. Stiffington gets slowly back to his feet.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Stiffington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Stiffington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aires throws a leg kick which misses Stiffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Stiffington tries to avoid it.
Stiffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aires counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stiffington's knee momentarily.
Aires connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stiffington. That did some damage!
Aires scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aires - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stiffington shoots for a takedown but Aires saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aires lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stiffington shoots in for a double leg but Aires sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid body kick from Aires.
Stiffington closes the distance and clinches up with Aires, looking for a takedown. Stiffington pushes Aires against the cage but Aires circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Aires.
Aires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stiffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aires counters with a head kick that drops Stiffington - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Stiffington is rocked!
Aires perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiffington gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires 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.
Aires lands a leg kick that knocks Stiffington off balance momentarily.
Stiffington shoots for a takedown but Aires saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt
and Aires counters with a head kick. That will keep Stiffington thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stiffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aires can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aires.
Stiffington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires lands a leg kick that knocks Stiffington off balance momentarily.
Stiffington shoots for a double leg takedown but Aires sprawls well. He's pushed Stiffington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires scores with a head kick.
Aires scores with a spinning back kick!
Stiffington's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stiffington shoots in but Aires avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aires scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Aires.
Aires stuffs the takedown.
Aires punishes Stiffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Stiffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aires scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stiffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aires.
Aires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aires lands with a kick to the temple. Stiffington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aires scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stiffington ducks right into an uppercut from Aires.
Stiffington has his takedown stuffed
and Aires counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stiffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aires. Aires obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Aires as Stiffington shoots in.
Aires stuffs the takedown attempt from Stiffington. Stiffington gets slowly back to his feet.
Aires was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body kick from Aires.
Aires turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stiffington shoots for a double leg takedown but Aires sprawls well. He's pushed Stiffington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aires looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stiffington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aires swivels and escapes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aires - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
Stiffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stiffington.
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stiffington.
Aires scores with a three punch combo!
Aires's corner calls for a 1-2. Aires obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aires as he jumps to the side.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stiffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. Stiffington should have avoided that one.
Aires comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aires throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiffington looks for a takedown but Aires sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Aires lands but Stiffington takes it in his stride.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Stiffington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stiffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aires is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aires lands a nice looking body kick.
Aires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stiffington momentarily.
Aires bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiffington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Stiffington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stiffington dives in and grabs Aires's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aires pushes down on Stiffington's head and hops out.
Stiffington seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aires sizes up Stiffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aires scores with a spinning back kick!
Stiffington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aires tries to avoid it but Stiffington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aires to the ground. Aires escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aires.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stiffington has time to react.
Stiffington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aires tries to avoid it but Stiffington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aires to the ground. Aires escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stiffington walks into a stiff left hand from Aires.
Stiffington shoots for a double leg takedown but Aires sprawls well. He's pushed Stiffington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aires lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stiffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stiffington shoots in looking for a takedown. Aires tries to sprawl out of it but Stiffington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aires manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiffington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aires avoids it really well and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stiffington backing away here, and Aires unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stiffington walks into a left hand.
Stiffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aires.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aires.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stiffington.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt
and Aires counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Aires.
Aires defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stiffington.
Aires feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stiffington's calf.
Aires with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Aires.
Aires defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stiffington.
Aires only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aires lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires leaves Stiffington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stiffington misses with a takedown
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
Aires connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stiffington.
Aires tests Stiffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt
letting Aires counter with a right hand.
Stiffington has his takedown stuffed
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aires.
Aires bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aires with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stiffington.
Aires connects with a high kick.
Stiffington shoots in looking for a takedown but Aires manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stiffington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aires connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stiffington's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stiffington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires lands a nice looking body kick.
Stiffington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Stiffington shoots for a takedown but Aires saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiffington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aires connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stiffington shoots for a double leg takedown but Aires sprawls well. He's pushed Stiffington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aires throws a leg kick which misses Stiffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Stiffington tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Aires.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
Stiffington tries for a takedown but Aires circles away easily
and Aires counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aires buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stiffington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stiffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aires lands a jab to the head.
Stiffington shoots in looking for a takedown but Aires manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stiffington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aires scores with a leg kick.
Stiffington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires scoring well with a low kick there.
Stiffington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires wants to control but Stiffington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aires is trying to maintain the position but Stiffington is very close to passing his half guard.
Aires manages to get to full guard.
Aires looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Kombat MMA inform us that Aires has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stiffington trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Aires looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stiffington is now in half guard.
Aires wants to control but Stiffington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aires looking for submissions off his back.
Stiffington is keen to just control but Aires is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires is looking for a sweep. Stiffington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aires as he jumps to the side.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown but Aires shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aires! But no joy.
Aires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stiffington shoots for a double leg takedown but Aires sprawls well. He's pushed Stiffington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stiffington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAires.
Stiffington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aires's waist but Aires gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stiffington off to one side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aires lands a nice shot to the body.
Stiffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aires.
Stiffington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aires throws out a counter right but Stiffington avoids it with no problem.
Aires lands a leg kick that knocks Stiffington off balance momentarily.
Rod Stiffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires stuffs the takedown attempt from Stiffington. Stiffington gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Aires.
Aires slips under a jab from Stiffington.
Jab from Aires.
Aires scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires scores with a jab. Stiffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aires cracks Stiffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Aires. Beautiful body shot.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
Aires throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aires 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 42:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 42:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rod Stiffington was interviewed post fight and said 'He tried to touch my sack!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
30
275 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
|
191 cm
32
204 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Palowakski !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palowakski finds it's way round the side to connect with Boulwiha's head.
Nice sprawl there from Palowakski as Boulwiha shoots in.
Boulwiha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palowakski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulwiha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulwiha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palowakski swivels and escapes.
Boulwiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boulwiha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a takedown but Palowakski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulwiha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boulwiha fails to land the takedown.
Boulwiha shoots for a double leg takedown but Palowakski sprawls well. He's pushed Boulwiha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palowakski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Palowakski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palowakski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Palowakski moves away from the strike by Boulwiha.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulwiha.
Boulwiha tries to move into range but Palowakski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palowakski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Palowakski pushes Boulwiha up against the cage in a clinch.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Palowakski .
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike.
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but Palowakski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palowakski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boulwiha jumps guard but Palowakski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but Palowakski holds him up against the cage and eventually Boulwiha drops back down to his feet.
Boulwiha is breathing heavily.
Palowakski lands a right hand.
Palowakski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palowakski pushes Boulwiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palowakski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boulwiha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palowakski smiles and moves away.
Fred Palowakski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palowakski throws a nice 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!
Palowakski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boulwiha's head backwards.
Boulwiha has been working on his balance at The Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulwiha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palowakski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palowakski cracks Boulwiha with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulwiha.
Fred Palowakski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski cracks the inside of Boulwiha's front leg.
Palowakski cracks Boulwiha with an open hand slap.
Boulwiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palowakski avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Palowakski .
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Palowakski - just one landing.
Boulwiha dives in for a single leg takedown but Palowakski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boulwiha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palowakski .
Palowakski connects with a crisp jab.
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palowakski misses with a wild body shot.
Palowakski jabs Boulwiha right on the nose. Boulwiha blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palowakski - that will leave a mark!
Palowakski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palowakski defends it nicely.
Palowakski scores with a sloppy right hand. Boulwiha should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Palowakski .
Palowakski with a jab.
Palowakski dips to his left and cracks Boulwiha with an uppercut!
Palowakski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boulwiha's head backwards.
Jab from Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a leg kick which misses Boulwiha's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulwiha tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palowakski lands a body shot.
Boulwiha walks into a left hand.
Boulwiha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boulwiha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boulwiha's head.
Boulwiha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palowakski keeps Boulwiha at a distance using the push kick.
Boulwiha darts in looking for a takedown but Palowakski gets double underhooks and turns Boulwiha into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulwiha.
Palowakski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boulwiha's head.
Palowakski scores with a push kick.
Boulwiha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palowakski digs a good body shot into Boulwiha's ribs.
Palowakski scores with a leg kick.
Palowakski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palowakski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boulwiha circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Palowakski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Palowakski . No joy for Boulwiha on that attempt.
Palowakski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palowakski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Palowakski rushes Boulwiha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palowakski lands a hook that snaps the head of Boulwiha backwards.
Still in the clinch, Palowakski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski .
Boulwiha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Palowakski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but Palowakski holds him up against the cage and eventually Boulwiha drops back down to his feet.
Palowakski lands with a short shot to the head.
Palowakski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boulwihas head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boulwiha. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palowakski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulwiha takes a shot to the head.
Palowakski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palowakski breaks the clinch.
Palowakski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palowakski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulwiha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Palowakski . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palowakski .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski scores with a jab. Boulwiha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palowakski thumps Boulwiha with a low kick.
Palowakski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fred Palowakski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulwiha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palowakski closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palowakski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Palowakski .
Palowakski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palowakski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boulwiha is trying to pull guard but Palowakski has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palowakski gets through Boulwiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boulwiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boulwiha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palowakski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palowakski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boulwiha backwards.
Palowakski lands a right hand.
Palowakski lands a nice uppercut.
Boulwiha is rocked!
A short right from Palowakski on the inside.
Oh Boulwiha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fred Palowakski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boulwiha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palowakski lands a right hand.
Palowakski swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulwiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boulwiha with a big uppercut! Boulwiha tries to clinch up but Palowakski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boulwiha to the mat! Boulwiha covers up and Palowakski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fred Palowakski ! Fred Palowakski retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Fred Palowakski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yuba Boulwiha spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell TRT here...'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
