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RDFC 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zadarozhni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yukki Happaninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happaninen has chosen The Roots - The Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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267 lbs
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230 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Zadarozhni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yukki Happaninen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happaninen throws a series of punches but Zadarozhni moves out of range.
Zadarozhni shoots for a double leg takedown but Happaninen sprawls well. He's pushed Zadarozhni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zadarozhni goes for a double leg but Happaninen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Happaninen continues to drive forward.
Happaninen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Happaninen feints and then cracks Zadarozhni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zadarozhni down.
Happaninen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zadarozhni avoids the head kick by Happaninen.
Happaninen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zadarozhni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zadarozhni misses with a takedown attempt
and Happaninen counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happaninen gets tackled into the cage by Zadarozhni. Zadarozhni maintains the clinch.
Happaninen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zadarozhni wants to take the fight to the mat but Happaninen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zadarozhni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Happaninen prevents it.
Zadarozhni gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zadarozhni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happaninen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Happaninen is trying to control the position but Zadarozhni postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadarozhni throws an elbow that misses. Happaninen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zadarozhni's guard. Nice move by Happaninen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happaninen stops Zadarozhni from standing up.
Happaninen trying to control but Zadarozhni is working from the bottom.
Zadarozhni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Happaninen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Happaninen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zadarozhni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Happaninen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Happaninen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zadarozhni keeping moving, preventing Happaninen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zadarozhni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zadarozhni keeping moving, preventing Happaninen from controlling successfully.
Zadarozhni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Happaninen prevents Zadarozhni from getting back to his feet.
Happaninen wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
Zadarozhni being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Happaninen wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Happaninen lunges at Zadarozhni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zadarozhni's hand.
Happaninen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Igor Zadarozhni has been cut.
Happaninen jabs at Zadarozhni's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happaninen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Happaninen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zadarozhni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Happaninen's half guard.
Zadarozhni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zadarozhni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zadarozhni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zadarozhni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zadarozhni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zadarozhni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Happaninen won't allow Zadarozhni to pass to mount.
Zadarozhni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happaninen looks winded!
Happaninen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zadarozhni.
Zadarozhni is nestled in close to Happaninen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zadarozhni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happaninen is staying active underneath Zadarozhni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Happaninen taking some punishment here, with Zadarozhni in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadarozhni drops an elbow to the side of Happaninen's head.
Zadarozhni lands strikes from half guard.
Zadarozhni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zadarozhni with the ground and pound but Happaninen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadarozhni with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yukki Happaninen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Zadarozhni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown but Happaninen shows good takedown defense.
Happaninen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happaninen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Happaninen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zadarozhni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zadarozhni feinted with a counter takedown.
Happaninen works Zadarozhni's body with a nice hook.
Yukki Happaninen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Happaninen tenderised Zadarozhni's leg. Zadarozhni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zadarozhni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Happaninen is fending him off so far but Zadarozhni persists. Nope, Happaninen circles away and we're back to standing.
Happaninen misses the shot to the body.
Zadarozhni misses with an uppercut. Happaninen saw that one coming.
Zadarozhni 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.
Happaninen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zadarozhni closes the distance and clinches up with Happaninen, looking for a takedown. Zadarozhni pushes Happaninen against the cage but Happaninen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happaninen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zadarozhni tries for a takedown but Happaninen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zadarozhni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happaninen tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Happaninen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Happaninen, as that shot connected.
Zadarozhni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Happaninen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happaninen lands a slapping body shot.
Happaninen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Happaninen lands a slapping body shot.
Happaninen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Happaninen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zadarozhni rather than just go for the knockout.
Happaninen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Happaninen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Happaninen cracks a nice hook into Zadarozhni's ribs.
Happaninen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Happaninen lands a leg kick that knocks Zadarozhni off balance momentarily.
Zadarozhni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Happaninen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zadarozhni throws an elbow but Happaninen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zadarozhni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Happaninen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zadarozhni is chipping away with strikes.
Happaninen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zadarozhni.
Happaninen taking a bit of punishment here - Zadarozhni scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni is working Happaninen over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Zadarozhni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Igor Zadarozhni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zadarozhni landing strikes.
Zadarozhni scores with punches from side control.
Zadarozhni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Happaninen down.
Zadarozhni lands a few punches from side control.
Zadarozhni working the ground and pound from side control.
Zadarozhni cracks Happaninen with a big elbow.
Zadarozhni working the ground and pound from side control.
Happaninen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Happaninen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zadarozhni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni is putting a hurting on Happaninen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Zadarozhni's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zadarozhni is putting a hurting on Happaninen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zadarozhni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Happaninen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Happaninen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zadarozhni connects with a decent elbow.
Zadarozhni lands an elbow.
Zadarozhni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Happaninen down.
Zadarozhni scores with punches from side control.
Zadarozhni scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni working the body and head with strikes.
Happaninen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches from side control.
Happaninen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zadarozhni lands a few punches from side control.
Happaninen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happaninen parries the strikes from Zadarozhni easily there. Zadarozhni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Happaninen to escape.
Zadarozhni working the head and body with strikes.
Happaninen is still in real trouble! Can Zadarozhni finish him?
Zadarozhni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zadarozhni trying to control the action but Happaninen is working from the bottom.
Happaninen taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Zadarozhni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Zadarozhni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zadarozhni dives in and grabs Happaninen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Happaninen pushes down on Zadarozhni's head and hops out.
Happaninen seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for Zadarozhni with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Happaninen.
Zadarozhni misses with a takedown attempt - Happaninen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadarozhni blocks a head kick by Happaninen.
Happaninen misses with a wild combination.
Zadarozhni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zadarozhni tries to close the distance and clinch but Happaninen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happaninen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Happaninen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zadarozhni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Happaninen quickly recovers to half guard.
Happaninen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zadarozhni keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadarozhni can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Happaninen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zadarozhni is working for takedown but Happaninen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Happaninen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happaninen punishes Zadarozhni's body with a nice straight punch.
Zadarozhni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zadarozhni moves forwards but Happaninen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Happaninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Happaninen scores with a four punch combination!
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zadarozhni is looking to work some ground and pound but Happaninen has wrist control.
Zadarozhni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zadarozhni postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadarozhni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zadarozhni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Happaninen's head.
Zadarozhni distracts Happaninen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni working some strikes from top position.
Zadarozhni stays in close to Happaninen's body and controls the position.
Zadarozhni won't allow Happaninen to get back to his feet.
Zadarozhni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zadarozhni distracts Happaninen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zadarozhni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zadarozhni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zadarozhni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Happaninen has momentary wrist control but Zadarozhni slips an elbow through the middle.
Happaninen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zadarozhni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zadarozhni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Happaninen is trying to keep Zadarozhni in close.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zadarozhni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yukki Happaninen.
I think Happaninen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yukki Happaninen!
A victorious Yukki Happaninen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claire James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by angry cats talking. Claire James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claire James!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James misses with some punches.
Goldberg breaks from the clinch.
James fails to land the takedown.
Goldberg lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Claire James has been cut.
Goldberg rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Goldberg missing with knees to the body.
Goldberg looking for a takedown.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James tries for a takedown but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claire James.
James gets tackled into the cage by Goldberg. Goldberg maintains the clinch.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldberg wants a takedown.
James misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goldberg looking for a takedown.
Goldberg breaks the clinch.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Goldberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Goldberg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goldberg just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Goldberg. No joy for James on that attempt.
Goldberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
James shoots in but Goldberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goldberg pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
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!
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldberg content to control rather than advance.
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claire James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg decides to return to a standing position.
Goldberg connects with a single shot there.
Claire James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goldberg - that will leave a mark!
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
James is breathing heavily.
Goldberg is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for James!
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Goldberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Goldberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claire James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldberg clinches.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goldberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James is in trouble now - Goldberg has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
The cut above Claire James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Claire James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Goldberg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Goldberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.
James being controlled for a moment.
Goldberg stands up and beckons James to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Goldberg wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claire James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldberg controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Gatmaitan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gatmaitan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gatmaitan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gatmaitan misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobral throws the left hand but Gatmaitan avoids the punch easily.
Sobral takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooh!!! Gatmaitan has knocked Sobral down with a huge combo! Gatmaitan steps away and waves a wobbly Sobral back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan drops Sobral with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sobral looks back up at him and smiles so Gatmaitan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sobral is rocked!
Gatmaitan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sobral - he's out on his feet here! Gatmaitan follows up with another monster hook that separates Sobral from consciousness! Sobral falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Gatmaitan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Gatmaitan! Jose Gatmaitan retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Jose Gatmaitan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Ellis shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Ellis persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellis but Ellis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrew Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Williams.
Williams rushes Ellis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ellis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellis prevents it.
Williams gets control of Ellis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellis works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams is trying to keep Ellis in close.
Ellis connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellis defends well.
Ellis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellis lands a couple of digs.
Ellis controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ellis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ellis connects with a couple of short punches.
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Ellis landing some decent shots from guard.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a couple of digs.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Ellis works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Ellis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Ellis lands a couple of digs.
Ellis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ellis scoring with punches from side control.
Ellis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Ellis working the ground and pound.
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!
Ellis landing strikes.
Ellis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams is rocked!
Ellis lands a strong strike to the head of Williams. That's dazed him! Ellis looking to finish here. Williams is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ellis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ellis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricksono Garcie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion has chosen Gnam Gnam Style as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricksono Garcie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcie feints and as Concepcion raises his hands in defense, Garcie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcie wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is keeping the position.
Garcie postures up in Concepcion's guard and throws a big left but Concepcion blocks it.
Garcie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concepcion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcie stands and throws Concepcion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcie is trying to get an arm triangle but Concepcion is defending well.
Concepcion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Concepcion is not content to let Garcie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Garcie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Concepcion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Garcie is looking for a kimura here.
Garcie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Concepcion wants to hold on but Garcie pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Garcie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcie wants to control the pace but Concepcion is squirming around nicely.
Garcie is landing with some decent strikes but Concepcion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Concepcion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Garcie tries to pass to full mount but Concepcion defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcie wants to work for an arm triangle but Concepcion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Concepcion is staying active underneath Garcie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcie trying to mount his opponent but Concepcion defends it.
Concepcion is trying to maintain the position but Garcie is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcie throwing shots but Concepcion is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Concepcion is staying active underneath Garcie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcie is really struggling to control Concepcion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Concepcion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcie.
Garcie seems to be working for a kimura but Concepcion defends the submission attempt.
Concepcion is trying to control but can't.
Garcie is looking to advance position but Concepcion won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcie shoots in looking for a takedown. Concepcion tries to sprawl out of it but Garcie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Concepcion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricksono Garcie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Garcie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Concepcion is fending him off so far but Garcie persists. Nope, Concepcion circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concepcion can do to turn this around?
Concepcion fails to land the takedown.
Concepcion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ricksono Garcie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Concepcion.
Garcie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Concepcion with that takedown attempt.
Garcie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garcie has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion fails with the takedown
and Garcie counters with a takedown into side control.
Concepcion sneaks out the side door and pushes Garcie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Garcie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Concepcion circles away.
Concepcion shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Concepcion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Concepcion gets caught napping as Garcie dives in and scores a takedown. Concepcion manages to retain guard.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Garcie manages to pass to side control.
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!
Garcie trying to control from half guard but Concepcion is working away.
Ricksono Garcie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion wants to improve his position but Garcie is controlling well.
Garcie is trying to control. Concepcion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Concepcion tries to roll over but Garcie keeps him under control.
Garcie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcie passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Concepcion, who protects the arm well.
Garcie trying to control the action but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Garcie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garcie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcie advances to full mount.
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.
Concepcion tries to hold on but Garcie pushes him away.
Garcie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Concepcion shoots in but no luck this time.
Concepcion tries to sprawl but Garcie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Garcie tries to control but Concepcion wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricksono Garcie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Concepcion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcie counters by clinching up.
Garcie has clasped his hands together around Concepcion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Garcie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Concepcion struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Concepcion's legs.
Garcie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcie working away.
Concepcion tries to buck Garcie off but Garcie is having none of it.
Concepcion can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Garcie stalls from top position.
Garcie advances to mount.
Concepcion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcie looking to control but Concepcion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Concepcion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Concepcion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garcie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Concepcion manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garcie controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion regains half guard.
Garcie passes to side control.
Garcie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Concepcion, who protects the arm well.
Concepcion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Concepcion!
Garcie dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Concepcion is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Concepcion and Garcie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Concepcion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garcie seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcie throws a strike but Concepcion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Garcie trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concepcion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricksono Garcie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricksono Garcie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Hustler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hollywood Hustler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels shoots and misses
and Hustler counters with a nice body shot.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Hustler .
Michaels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Hustler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hustler lands in his opponent's guard.
Michaels looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hustler is defending well. Michaels quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hustler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Michaels celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Michaels!
Joseph Michaels made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's entrance music is Cinderella Man by Eminem. A fine choice. Roddy Banks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Li's chin.
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168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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23
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roddy Banks!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks gets a takedown into half guard.
Banks has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gracie Barra Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Li tries to kick Banks off but Banks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Li tries to kick Banks off but Banks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li's coaches at Kombat MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Banks is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Li haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banks works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks has hold of Li's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Li tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Banks cranks the arm and Li screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Li, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roddy Banks!
Chris Li spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained hard, but not hard enough. Thanks for the support from my fans, friends and family; Next time I won't let you guys down'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yeriza Intagilokali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeriza Intagilokali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yeriza Intagilokali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Intagilokali is looking for a sweep.
Intagilokali gets back to half guard.
Trotter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Intagilokali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Intagilokali tries to roll over but Trotter keeps him under control.
Trotter wants to work for an arm triangle but Intagilokali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter trying to control from half guard but Intagilokali is working away.
Intagilokali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trotter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trotter's back!
Intagilokali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trotter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Intagilokali trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Trotter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intagilokali biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Intagilokali go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Intagilokali working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Trotter trying to control the position but Intagilokali manages to sink in the hooks.
Trotter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Intagilokali.
Trotter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Intagilokali working for the choke.
Intagilokali keeps control of the position easily here as Trotter tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Intagilokali trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Intagilokali is really struggling to control Trotter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trotter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Intagilokali off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Intagilokali thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Intagilokali looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter is having to fend off submission attempts from Intagilokali, who is looking to sink in the choke. Intagilokali doesn't have the hooks in though and Trotter manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Trotter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Intagilokali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intagilokali looking for a sweep. Not yet Intagilokali, not yet.
Intagilokali trying to control the position.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Trotter wants to control from the top but Intagilokali keeps moving.
Intagilokali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trotter postures up.
Intagilokali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trotter looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intagilokali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Intagilokali trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter wants to sweep but no luck.
Intagilokali looking to pass the guard.
Trotter working a defensive guard here.
Intagilokali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trotter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trotter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trotter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeriza Intagilokali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trotter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intagilokali is looking to regain half guard here but Trotter keeps moving and retains side control.
Intagilokali is not content to let Trotter control the position.
Trotter is trying to get an arm triangle but Intagilokali is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intagilokali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trotter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yeriza Intagilokali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Intagilokali looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intagilokali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but Intagilokali defending well.
Intagilokali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Intagilokali looking for a guillotine here but Trotter defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Intagilokali is on top in guard.
Intagilokali trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intagilokali with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Intagilokali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trotter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intagilokali advances to half guard.
Intagilokali wants to advance to full mount but Trotter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Intagilokali tries to free his leg and advance position but Trotter is retaining full guard.
Intagilokali trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter controls Intagilokali momentarily but Intagilokali frees himself.
Intagilokali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trotter is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Intagilokali.
Trotter wants to sweep but no luck.
Intagilokali throws a strike but Trotter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trotter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Intagilokali manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Intagilokali working some strikes from top position.
Intagilokali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trotter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Intagilokali has managed to get both his arms back between Trotter's legs - danger averted.
Intagilokali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trotter's head.
Intagilokali is pushing down on Trotter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trotter is fighting to maintain full guard but Intagilokali has managed to sneak the leg through.
Intagilokali lands with a punch from half guard.
Intagilokali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trotter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Intagilokali is working away from the top position though.
Trotter is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali working Trotter over with strikes.
Intagilokali stalling.
Trotter actively working from the bottom here.
Intagilokali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trotter sees it coming and defends easily.
Trotter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Intagilokali.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter is trying to get back to full guard.
Intagilokali wants to take a breather but Trotter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeriza Intagilokali dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Trotter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Intagilokali fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trotter sprawls well initially but Intagilokali persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trotter wants to stand back up but Intagilokali manages to pass into side control.
Trotter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Intagilokali asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Trotter is not content to let Intagilokali control the position.
Intagilokali tries to move to mount but Trotter blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intagilokali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trotter keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Intagilokali working over Trotter with some ground and pound. Trotter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Intagilokali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Intagilokali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Intagilokali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Intagilokali is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yeriza Intagilokali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trotter can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to roll over but Intagilokali keeps him under control.
Intagilokali is taking a breather. Trotter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Intagilokali is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Intagilokali in particular looking to stall.
Intagilokali trying to pass the guard but Trotter defending well.
Trotter is refusing to be controlled, as Intagilokali sits in half guard.
Intagilokali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Intagilokali wants to take a breather but Trotter is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trotter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Intagilokali wants to control but Trotter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Intagilokali is trying to get back to full guard.
Trotter is looking to advance position but Intagilokali won't allow it.
Trotter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Intagilokali tries to roll over but Trotter keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Intagilokali manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Intagilokali trying to control the position here.
Intagilokali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yeriza Intagilokali.
Well Intagilokali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeriza Intagilokali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Maximoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Firm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietro Maximoff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pietro Maximoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Firm!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firm throws a combination that misses
and Maximoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Firm throws a hook to the side of Maximoff's head but Maximoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximoff connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maximoff.
Firm misses with a straight left.
Maximoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firm. Maximoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Firm.
Maximoff cracks Firm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firm misses with a hook.
Maximoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Maximoff.
Firm is rocked!
Firm 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.
Maximoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Firm is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximoff finish him?
Some wild striking there from Firm.
A slow jab from Firm misses its intended target.
Maximoff appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Firm seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximoff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximoff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Firm if he has to take too many more of those.
Firm 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.
Dante Firm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Maximoff misses
and Firm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximoff ducks under a wild hook from Firm.
Firm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximoff has time to react.
Maximoff throws the left hand but Firm avoids the punch easily.
Firm throws out a counter right but Maximoff avoids it with no problem.
Firm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maximoff is looking to chop away at Firm's legs.
Firm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximoff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dante Firm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximoff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the liver by Firm. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximoff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Firm thuds his right hand into Maximoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maximoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firm misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximoff.
A bone on bone clash there as Firm blocks the leg kick.
Maximoff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firm.
Maximoff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maximoff throws a body kick that misses
and Firm counters with a stiff right hand.
Firm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maximoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maximoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Firm is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firm! But no joy.
Firm misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Firm. Those never looked like landing.
Firm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximoff.
Maximoff misses with a low kick.
Firm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firm just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaximoff.
Maximoff is looking to slow Firm down with leg kicks.
Maximoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firm.
A low kick from Maximoff misses
and Firm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximoff is rocked!
BAM! Firm delivers a spinning backfist that drops Maximoff like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dante Firm! Dante Firm retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Dante Firm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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