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RFC 7: New Horizons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryne Woodsmall (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryne Woodsmall!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne clinches up with Woodsmall and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
Wayne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne gets a clinch.
Wayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wayne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wayne moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne prevents Woodsmall from breaking the clinch.
Woodsmall working hard to break the clinch.
Wayne lands with a right to the head.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall has had enough of the clinch but Wayne keeps him there for the moment.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne pushes Woodsmall up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne stalling against the cage.
Wayne prevents Woodsmall from breaking the clinch.
Woodsmall is trying to break free.
Wayne leaning against his opponent.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Woodsmall avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne avoiding damage.
Woodsmall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
Woodsmall blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne taking a breather.
Woodsmall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Woodsmall has had enough of the clinch but Wayne keeps him there for the moment.
Wayne pushes Woodsmall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Wayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne avoids the head kick by Woodsmall.
Wayne is looking to counter punch.
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wayne prevents Woodsmall from breaking the clinch.
Woodsmall is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Wayne.
Woodsmall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woodsmall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Woodsmall tries to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling the position.
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Woodsmall.
Wayne closes the distance and pushes Woodsmall back into the cage.
Wayne slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall tries to break free but Wayne pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Woodsmall is trying to push Wayne away but Wayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woodsmall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne stalling the fight.
Wayne has Woodsmall pressed against the cage, preventing Woodsmall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodsmall working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wayne.
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Woodsmall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woodsmall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
A low kick from Woodsmall is predictable there
and Wayne counters with a left and a right that stings Woodsmall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Woodsmall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Woodsmall throws a leg kick but Wayne moved away.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
As Woodsmall tries to get set, Wayne tries to push him back and clinch up but Woodsmall manages to avoid the attempt.
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Wayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodsmall wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Woodsmall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wayne checks it well.
Woodsmall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch.
Woodsmall working hard to break the clinch.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodsmall can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Woodsmall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall moves into the clinch.
Wayne slowing the pace effectively.
Wayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Wayne lands a body punch.
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Woodsmall throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Woodsmall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Woodsmall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayne pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodsmall throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woodsmall tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Woodsmall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Woodsmall breaks the clinch.
Wayne lands a jab-cross combination.
Woodsmall throws a low kick but Wayne moves out of range easily.
Woodsmall throws a sloppy head kick
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wayne.
Wayne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall can't break the clinch.
A short left from Wayne.
Wayne is stalling here.
Woodsmall wants to break free but Wayne has control.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses.
Ryne Woodsmall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodsmall tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruce Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne clinches up with Woodsmall and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne stalls.
Woodsmall blocks a body shot from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
Wayne stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wayne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woodsmall tries to circle away but Wayne has him pinned against the cage.
Wayne has Woodsmall pressed against the cage, preventing Woodsmall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodsmall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodsmall misses with a leg kick.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodsmall.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Woodsmall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Woodsmall throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Woodsmall only half commits.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wayne rushes Woodsmall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Wayne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woodsmall is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Wayne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woodsmall tries to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling the position.
Woodsmall tries to break free but Wayne pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Woodsmall prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Woodsmall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruce Wayne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Woodsmall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wayne lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall manages to break the clinch.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodsmall throws a body kick that misses.
Woodsmall connects with a high kick.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woodsmall.
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodsmall lands a high kick!
Woodsmall throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne clinches up with Woodsmall and pushes him back against the cage.
Woodsmall is trying to push Wayne away but Wayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Woodsmall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Woodsmall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Woodsmall is trying to break the clinch but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodsmalls head.
Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woodsmall throws a lazy head kick
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wayne.
Woodsmall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Woodsmall.
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woodsmall, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Woodsmall is trying to break the clinch but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne cracks Woodsmall with a good jab.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice combination there by Wayne.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Woodsmall.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Woodsmall wants to get back to striking at distance but Wayne won't allow it.
Wayne prevents Woodsmall from breaking the clinch.
Woodsmall working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Woodsmall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Wayne darts in and clinches Woodsmall up against the cage.
Wayne stalling.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wayne slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Wayne.
Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woodsmall tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Woodsmall throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodsmall misses with a leg kick.
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Woodsmall tries to break free but Wayne pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Wayne lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries a body shot but Woodsmall blocks it.
Woodsmall letting Wayne take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne gets through Woodsmall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Wayne darts in and clinches Woodsmall up against the cage.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne tests Woodsmall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne closes the distance and pushes Woodsmall back into the cage.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne prevents Woodsmall from breaking the clinch.
Woodsmall is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Woodsmall letting Wayne take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Wayne.
Wayne seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A hook to the body from Wayne.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne backing away here, and Woodsmall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Woodsmall looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woodsmall, pushing him back against the cage.
Woodsmall is trying to force a seperation but Wayne has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Wayne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodsmall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wayne scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wayne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Woodsmall is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woodsmall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses
and Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne is stalling here.
Wayne is pushing Woodsmall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wayne digs a right hand into Woodsmall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woodsmall's gas tank.
Woodsmall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Woodsmall's head.
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Wayne pushes Woodsmall up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne stalling in the clinch.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodsmall is looking to land body kicks.
Woodsmall misses with a low kick.
Woodsmall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Woodsmall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodsmall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne had his way with Ryne Woodsmall in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Woodsmall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodsmall takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne has managed to clinch.
Woodsmall is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Wayne prevents Woodsmall from breaking the clinch.
Wayne keeps control of Woodsmall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Woodsmall controls his hands.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall clinches up against the cage.
Wayne tries a body shot but Woodsmall blocks it.
Wayne is pushing Woodsmall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Woodsmall thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters by clinching up.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Wayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woodsmall throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woodsmall.
Wayne clinches up with Woodsmall and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne taking a breather.
Woodsmall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodsmall throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne rushes Woodsmall and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodsmall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Woodsmall scores with a head kick. Wayne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
Wayne rushes Woodsmall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne keeps control of Woodsmall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne keeps control of Woodsmall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woodsmall misses with a leg kick
and Wayne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wayne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne lands with a left to the head.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne throws a combination. Woodsmall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Woodsmall tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woodsmall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Woodsmall throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall throws a lazy head kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodsmall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wayne rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woodsmall throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Woodsmall moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wayne.
Wayne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wayne digs a right hand into Woodsmall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woodsmall's gas tank.
Woodsmall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Woodsmall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne stalling the fight.
Ryne Woodsmall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woodsmall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne is the new featherweight champion!
Bruce Wayne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Henery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Henery has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Henery seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Henery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krystian Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henery misses with a body shot
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henery misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Olafsson dips to his left and cracks Henery with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Olafsson.
Henery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Krystian Olafsson has been cut.
Henery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Olafsson throws the left hand but Henery avoids the punch easily.
Henery misses with a hook. Olafsson ducked under it nicely.
Henery throws the left hand but Olafsson avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Olafsson misses.
Olafsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Henery's shoulder, as Henery tries to avoid the shot.
Jon Henery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henery throws an off balance right hand
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olafsson.
Olafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Olafsson clobbers Henery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henery throws out the jab.
Henery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olafsson.
Henery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olafsson throws a hook but Henery blocks it.
Olafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Henery seems unphased.
Henery throws a jab when Olafsson was well out of range.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henery scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Olafsson 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.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson misses the jab.
Olafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Henery backs off Olafsson throws a huge counter combo but Henery manages to avoid it all.
Henery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olafsson.
Henery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Henery looks to score with a jab to the body but Olafsson is just out of range.
Henery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olafsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henery misses with a straight left.
Henery blocks a jab.
Henery throws a jab but it's blocked by Olafsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henery.
Henery moves in looking to clinch but Olafsson pushes him off.
Henery throws a one two combo.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henery misses with a body shot.
A combination from Olafsson does no damage.
Henery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Henery tries to clinch up.
Henery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Henery.
Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henery.
Olafsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olafsson.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henery throws a poor cross that misses
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Henery.
Henery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olafsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henery with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Olafsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olafsson looks to land a right hand but Henery moved out of range.
Henery throws a series of punches but Olafsson avoids them all with ease.
Olafsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Henery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henery tries to clinch but Olafsson is having none of it.
Henery misses with a double jab
and Olafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Olafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henery. Olafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Henery.
Henery scores with a jab to the head.
Olafsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olafsson misses with an uppercut
and Henery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olafsson thinking.
Henery misses with a body shot
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson slips a jab from Henery.
Olafsson catches Henery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henery misses with a series of wild punches.
Olafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henery backs up against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henery might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henery.
Henery misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Henery misses.
Henery throws out a loose jab but Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henery ducks under a wild hook from Olafsson.
Olafsson tries to bum rush Henery with a series of wild strikes but Henery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henery is looking to counter the offense by Olafsson and move into the clinch.
Henery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henery throws an overhand right that lands on Olafsson's shoulder, as Olafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Henery misses the shot to the body.
Henery lands a really nice looking cross but Olafsson seems unphased.
Olafsson slips a jab and a cross from Henery.
Henery scores with a one two! Olafsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henery just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Olafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olafsson.
Henery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
Olafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henery.
Krystian Olafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Henery misses.
Krystian Olafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olafsson scrambles back to his feet.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery just misses with a punch to the body.
Henery misses with a two punch combination.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson blocks it.
Olafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olafsson throws a combination. Henery tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Olafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson scores with a jab. Henery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Olafsson.
Henery misses the body punch
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olafsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henery dodges the punch combination from Olafsson.
Henery misses with a few strikes there.
Henery throws out a loose jab but Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henery scores with a body shot.
Olafsson connects with a right hand. Henery shakes it off.
Henery throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henery swings for the body but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery throws a body shot but no joy.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
As Henery backs off Olafsson throws a huge counter combo but Henery manages to avoid it all.
Henery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Henery misses.
Olafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olafsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olafsson.
The crowd cheers as Olafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henery doesn't seem phased though.
Olafsson catches Henery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henery swings for the body but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery closes the distance and pushes Olafsson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henery fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Jon Henery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henery swinging wildly here.
Henery misses with a looping left.
Henery throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery works Olafsson's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Olafsson both land. Nice combination.
Henery moves out of range as Olafsson strikes.
Henery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Olafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Henery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henery tries to bum rush Olafsson with a series of wild strikes but Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olafsson throws a series of punches but Henery avoids them all with ease.
Olafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henery. Olafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henery looks to land a combination but Olafsson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henery swings widly with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henery thinking.
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Henery.
Olafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henery misses the shot to the body.
Olafsson with a jab.
Olafsson throws a nice looking combination but Henery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Olafsson cracks Henery with a good jab.
Olafsson jabs Henery right on the nose. Henery blinks but takes it well.
Henery misses with a wild combination.
Olafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henery.
Olafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
Olafsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Henery.
Olafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henery throws a shot from downtown. Olafsson moves away and avoids it.
Henery throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Olafsson.
Olafsson stuns Henery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henery throws an overhand right that lands on Olafsson's shoulder, as Olafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Olafsson throws a one two combo.
Olafsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henery throws a series of strikes that have Olafsson backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henery misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henery looks to score with a jab to the body but Olafsson is just out of range.
Olafsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olafsson cracks a nice hook into Henery's ribs.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson blocks it.
Henery lands a really nice looking cross but Olafsson seems unphased.
Henery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henery.
Olafsson scores with a hook.
Henery missing with a left hand there. Olafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Olafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery misses with a jab to the body
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henery.
A little jabbing left from Olafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Henery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olafsson slips under a jab from Henery.
A nice side step and Olafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olafsson scores with the left hand. Henery knows he should have avoided that one.
Henery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olafsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henery misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olafsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Olafsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson'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.
Henery misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Henery. Beautiful body shot.
Olafsson cracks Henery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henery connects with a looping right hand.
Olafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henery slips under a jab.
Olafsson lands a nice hook to Henery's body. Henery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
Olafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Henery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Olafsson throws a right hand that Henery ducks under and follows up with a left that Henery also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Olafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olafsson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henery throws a jab but it's blocked by Olafsson.
Henery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olafsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Olafsson cracks Henery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henery throws a lazy uppercut
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Henery.
Henery misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olafsson! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Henery. Those never looked like landing.
Henery tries to close the distance and clinch but Olafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Olafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Henery misses with a lunging right hand
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henery thuds a left hand into Olafsson's body.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olafsson!
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Henery.
Olafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henery misses with a double jab.
Henery scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olafsson manages to avoid it.
Olafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henery.
Olafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olafsson cracks a nice hook into Henery's ribs.
Henery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Olafsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henery tries to clinch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olafsson scrambles back to his feet.
Olafsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olafsson looks to land a combination but Henery avoids it well.
Olafsson throws a right and a left that Henery avoids nicely.
Henery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henery catches Olafsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henery misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henery. Olafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olafsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henery back to the cage. Olafsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henery throws a poor cross that misses
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olafsson slips a jab and a cross from Henery.
Henery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Olafsson throws a hook to the side of Henery's head but Henery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Olafsson misses.
Olafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Olafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olafsson. Olafsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Henery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olafsson.
Olafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jon Henery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
That's time! Henery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Henery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Henery.
Olafsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the body from Henery misses
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Henery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson throws out a counter right but Henery avoids it with no problem.
Henery throws a shot to the body.
Henery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henery throws a lazy right hand but Olafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Olafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henery closes the distance and clinches.
Olafsson is leaning against Henery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henery works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olafsson tries a body shot but Henery blocks it.
Henery can't find room to land a body shot as Olafsson controls the action.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olafsson.
Henery is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olafsson is keeping busy.
Olafsson misses with a body punch.
Olafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henery looks to land a combination but Olafsson avoids it well.
Henery throws a lazy uppercut
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henery misses with a left hand
and Olafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olafsson.
A shot to the liver by Henery. Beautiful body shot.
Henery misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Olafsson missing with a left hand there. Henery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olafsson connects with a crisp jab.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery throws an off balance right hand
and Henery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henery backs up against the cage.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Olafsson throws a series of punches but Henery moves out of range.
Olafsson digs a good body shot into Henery's ribs.
Henery forces Olafsson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olafsson.
Olafsson tries to work over Henery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henery.
A short body shot lands from Olafsson as the two fighters clinch.
Henery working aggressively here.
Henery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henery misses with a shot to the body
and Olafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Henery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olafsson misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson jabs Henery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olafsson moves out of range as Henery strikes.
Henery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Olafsson.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery lands a jab to Olafsson's midsection.
Henery swinging wildly here.
Henery throws a jab but it's blocked by Olafsson.
Henery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Olafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Henery seems unphased.
Henery slips under a jab.
It looked like Henery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Olafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olafsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Olafsson!
Krystian Olafsson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison has chosen Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a hook but Ellison blocks it.
Morris takes one to the chin there.
Ellison steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Morris is out on his feet! Ellison sets himself and nearly takes Morris's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl Ellison!
Karl Ellison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage's entrance music is My Last Breath. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Kage misses with a head kick.
Kage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
Adams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams tries to clinch but Kage is having none of it.
Adams pushes Kage up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kage's efforts to push away.
Kage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Kage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kage managing to control the position.
Kage is trying to keep Adams in close.
Kage 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kage pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adams shoots in and bounces Kage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kage is adopting a defensive guard.
Kage wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams goes for a double leg but Kage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kage continues to drive forward.
Kage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adams looks for a takedown but Kage sprawls well.
Michael Kage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kage throws a head kick that misses.
Adams looks for a takedown but Kage sprawls well.
Kage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Kage persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Max Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kage pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kage is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kage misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kage is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Kage circles away and we're back to standing.
Kage gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kage pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kage manages to pass to side control.
Kage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Adams lands with a slapping head kick.
Kage shoots in and gets a takedown into Adams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams striking off his back but it's not causing Kage any problems.
Kage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Kage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kage lands strikes from half guard.
Adams controlling the position well.
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kage pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Kage seems content to control.
Adams punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kage moves nicely into side control.
Kage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Adams darts in and clinches Kage up against the cage.
Kage can't break the clinch.
Kage tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kage wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Kage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Adams breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adams is looking to get back to is feet but Kage passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kage controls the position from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams is trying to buck Kage off.
Adams is letting Kage control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage decides to stand back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adams - that will leave a mark!
Kage gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams throws a head kick that half lands.
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Adams 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kage counters with a two punch combo.
Kage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Kage ducks down to avoid it.
Kage shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Kage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kage wants it to stay on the feet.
As Adams looks to move away, Kage throws a big counter combo but Adams just gets out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Kage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adams scores with a hook.
Adams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams is trying to get an arm triangle but Kage is defending well.
Adams trying to control the action but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kage regains half guard there - taking advantage of Adams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to work for an americana but Kage has managed to regain full guard.
Adams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kage is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adams, into his guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kage dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage stands up and beckons Adams to his feet.
Kage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Kage counters by clinching up.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kage. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Kage thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
so Adams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adams has gone for a leg lock! Kage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adams's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adams, up you get!
Kage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Kage sees coming a mile off.
Adams throws a right and a left that Kage avoids nicely.
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!
Adams has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Adams.
I think Adams 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Reddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddish comes to the cage accompanied by Biting Elbows - Bad Motherfucker. Greene is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Out of the black- Royal blood. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Reddish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Greene!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddish thumps Greene with a low kick.
Reddish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reddish lands a head kick!
Greene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Reddish.
Greene is rocked!
Reddish drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Greene right on the button. Greene goes down! Reddish follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reddish gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Reddish!
A victorious Garrett Reddish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Frank Greene stepped up to the mic, saying 'My father once said, Don't get in the cage if you weren't prepared to lose. Shit happens, but i'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilbert Tash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Nordberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tash's entrance music is Seven drunken nights. A fine choice. Nordberg has chosen "#$$"#! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 St Petersburg, Ilbert Tash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, OJ Nordberg!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordberg gets a clinch.
Nordberg is pushing Tash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tash avoiding damage.
Nordberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordberg lands an uppercut.
Nordberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tash is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tash blocks an uppercut.
Nordberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Nordberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tash.
Nordberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nordberg is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordberg.
Tash missing with knees to the body.
Nordberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tash misses the jab.
Tash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tash misses with a kick to the body.
Tash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordberg moves away.
Nordberg dodges the punch combination from Tash.
Nordberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordberg manages to avoid it.
Tash throws a low kick but Nordberg moves out of range easily.
Nordberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Tash steps away.
Tash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nordberg moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Nordberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tash prevents a body shot from Nordberg.
Nordberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tash fails to land.
Tash tries to break the clinch but Nordberg is controlling the position.
Tash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Tash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nordberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordberg closes the distance and clinches.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordberg blocks an elbow strike.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nordberg.
Nordberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Tash throws a head punch that misses.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nordberg.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordberg's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nordberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tash blocking some punches.
Tash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tash checks a leg kick.
Nordberg digs a good body shot into Tash's ribs.
Nordberg misses with a kick to the body.
Tash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Nordberg.
Tash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Nordberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Tash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Nordberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nordberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordberg scores with a shot to the side of Tash's head.
Tash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordberg misses with a body punch.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tash controls his hands.
A short right from Nordberg on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Nordberg - that landed with a thud.
Nordberg working aggressively here.
Nordberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordberg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nordberg.
Tash is trying to pull guard but Nordberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nordberg cracks Tash with a nice body shot.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordberg.
Tash is rocked!
Nordberg lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Tash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordberg.
Tash is trying to break free.
Tash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordberg gets through Tash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg gets through Tash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OJ Nordberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordberg.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Tash seems to have got his legs back now.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tash misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordberg lands a body shot.
Tash lands a left hand.
Nordberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Tash.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Nordberg working aggressively here.
Nordberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tash backwards.
Tash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordberg lands with a light punch inside.
Nordberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tash prevents a body shot from Nordberg.
Nordberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tash swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash blocks an uppercut.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Nordberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tash's elbow.
Nordberg misses with some punches.
Tash throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tash.
Tash working aggressively here.
Tash blocking some punches.
Tash blocks an uppercut.
Nordberg throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Nordberg misses with some punches.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tash's efforts to push away.
Tash trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tash.
Nordberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Tash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Nordberg can't find room to land a body shot as Tash controls the action.
Tash working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Nordberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Nordberg finds it's target.
Nordberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nordberg tries to clinch but Tash is having none of it.
Tash misses with the combination.
Nordberg walks into a straight right hand from Tash.
OJ Nordberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tash avoids the body shot from Nordberg.
Tash misses with a wild combination.
Nordberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tash clinches with his opponent.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tash controls his hands.
Tash swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash tries to land knees in the clinch but Nordberg avoids the damage to the body.
Tash tries to circle away but Nordberg has him pinned against the cage.
Nordberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tash breaks the clinch.
Ilbert Tash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordberg slips under a jab from Tash.
Tash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Tash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tash wants to take a breather but Nordberg is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordberg defending well though.
Tash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OJ Nordberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tash prevents Nordberg from improving his position.
Tash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nordberg is looking to control Tash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordberg avoid being mounted?
Nordberg is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tash is looking to take a break and control but Nordberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nordberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nordberg is staying active underneath Tash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Nordberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tash misses with a takedown attempt - Nordberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nordberg unleashes a big counter combination but Tash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Tash misses its intended target.
Tash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tash misses with a wild combination.
Nordberg gets a clinch.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tash misses with some punches.
Tash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilbert Tash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Tash backwards.
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 Ilbert Tash.
I think Nordberg 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Nordberg!
An out of breath OJ Nordberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ilbert Tash was interviewed post fight and said 'If only I had been called Sue I might have won this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gylfi Hallgrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velgar Disosiondars (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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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gylfi Hallgrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Velgar Disosiondars!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallgrimsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disosiondars.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars tries to keep at a distance but Hallgrimsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hallgrimsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Hallgrimsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Velgar Disosiondars has been cut.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but Hallgrimsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Disosiondars pulls Hallgrimsson into guard.
Disosiondars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hallgrimsson tries to stand but Disosiondars is controlling from the bottom.
Hallgrimsson stays in close to Disosiondars's body and controls the position.
Disosiondars had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hallgrimsson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disosiondars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Disosiondars lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hallgrimsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disosiondars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallgrimsson controlling the position.
Disosiondars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disosiondars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hallgrimsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hallgrimsson keeping moving, preventing Disosiondars from controlling successfully.
Disosiondars won't allow Hallgrimsson to sweep him here.
Disosiondars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Disosiondars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hallgrimsson keeping moving, preventing Disosiondars from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disosiondars is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Disosiondars trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallgrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disosiondars drops back looking for a leg! Hallgrimsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hallgrimsson manages to kick Disosiondars off! Disosiondars jumps back into Hallgrimsson's guard.
Disosiondars tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallgrimsson is retaining full guard.
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.
Disosiondars drops back looking for a leg! Hallgrimsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hallgrimsson manages to kick Disosiondars off! Disosiondars jumps back into Hallgrimsson's guard.
Disosiondars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hallgrimsson controlling Disosiondars's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Disosiondars scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disosiondars misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velgar Disosiondars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Velgar Disosiondars'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.
Hallgrimsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallgrimsson tries to clinch there but Disosiondars circles away.
Disosiondars changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hallgrimsson rushes Disosiondars and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallgrimsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but Hallgrimsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Disosiondars drops back down to his feet.
Disosiondars takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Disosiondars misses with a two punch combination.
Disosiondars misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallgrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Disosiondars looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Hallgrimsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Disosiondars misses the target.
Hallgrimsson instigates a clinch.
Hallgrimsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Disosiondars jumps guard but Hallgrimsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gylfi Hallgrimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Velgar Disosiondars.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but Hallgrimsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallgrimsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Disosiondars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallgrimsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gylfi Hallgrimsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hallgrimsson with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hallgrimsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hallgrimsson landing knees to the head.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but Hallgrimsson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallgrimsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Disosiondars.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Disosiondars tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hallgrimsson smiles and moves away.
Disosiondars misses with a two punch combination.
Hallgrimsson tries to counter by clinching up but Disosiondars breaks away and moves out of range.
Disosiondars swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallgrimsson.
Disosiondars looks to land a left hand but Hallgrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Hallgrimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Disosiondars throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hallgrimsson.
Disosiondars misses with a double jab
and Hallgrimsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Disosiondars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Disosiondars.
Disosiondars lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Disosiondars sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hallgrimsson's guard.
Hallgrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
Disosiondars wants to pass the guard but Hallgrimsson is defending well.
Disosiondars passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson prevents Disosiondars from moving into mount.
Hallgrimsson wants to control but Disosiondars postures up.
Hallgrimsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Disosiondars on the ground.
Disosiondars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Disosiondars is trying to get an arm triangle but Hallgrimsson is defending well.
Disosiondars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallgrimsson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gylfi Hallgrimsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Velgar Disosiondars's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hallgrimsson clinches up with Disosiondars and pushes him back against the cage.
Hallgrimsson scores with a knee to the head.
Hallgrimsson stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson breaks the clinch.
Disosiondars lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Gylfi Hallgrimsson has been cut.
Disosiondars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallgrimsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallgrimsson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disosiondars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hallgrimsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Disosiondars keeping full guard, as Hallgrimsson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disosiondars is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Disosiondars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hallgrimsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Disosiondars pulls Hallgrimsson in close to prevent any damage.
Disosiondars looking for a guillotine here but Hallgrimsson defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Disosiondars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hallgrimsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Disosiondars is tightening it up a little... Hallgrimsson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hallgrimsson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hallgrimsson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Disosiondars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Velgar Disosiondars!
Gylfi Hallgrimsson spoke after the fight, saying 'It was the weather'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Oberhauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo Hasashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Oberhauser!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi throws a series of punches but Oberhauser moves out of range.
Oberhauser is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasashi throws a big shot that misses.
Oberhauser with the counter takedown but Hasashi avoids it easily.
Oberhauser misses with a double jab.
Hasashi misses with a wild body shot.
Hasashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oberhauser.
Oberhauser is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberhauser moves out of range of the strikes.
Oberhauser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hasashi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hasashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi instigates a clinch.
Oberhauser swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oberhauser.
Hasashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oberhauser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oberhauser looking to stall.
Oberhauser is trying to stall.
Oberhauser seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short right from Hasashi on the inside.
Oberhauser misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oberhauser tries a body shot but Hasashi blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasashi.
Oberhauser is trying to stall.
Oberhauser can't get the takedown.
Hasashi digs a right hand underneath Oberhauser's ribcage. Oberhauser let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oberhauser misses with some punches.
A short right from Hasashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oberhauser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hasashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oberhauser looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberhauser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oberhauser blocking some punches.
Oberhauser misses with a punch on the inside.
Oberhauser struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasashi controls his hands.
Hasashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oberhauser backwards.
Hasashi can't find room to land a body shot as Oberhauser controls the action.
Hasashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oberhauser backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasashi.
Hasashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasashi is working Oberhauser over against the cage.
Oberhauser has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hasashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oberhauser can turn it around.
Oberhauser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasashi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oberhauser is trying to keep an underhook but Hasashi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hasashi in particular looking to stall.
Hasashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hasashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that round.
That's time! Hasashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hasashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oberhauser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oberhauser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasashi closes the distance and clinches.
Hasashi is leaning against Oberhauser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hasashi lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hasashi.
Nice body punch from Hasashi - that landed with a thud.
Hasashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oberhauser backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hasashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oberhauser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hasashi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oberhauser trying to control the position but instead, Hasashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oberhauser into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oberhauser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oberhauser.
Hasashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oberhauser backwards.
Oberhauser tries to stall but Hasashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hasashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oberhauser backwards.
Oberhauser is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Hasashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oberhauser is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasashi finish him?
Hasashi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oberhauser! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hasashi is unloading with more strikes now! Oberhauser drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanzo Hasashi!
Hanzo Hasashi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Hangar (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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190 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raja Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cliff Hangar!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hangar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
It looks like Cliff Hangar has been cut.
Khan swings for the body but Hangar moves out of range.
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hangar feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hangar's head backwards.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hangar doesn't seem bothered though.
Hangar works the jab nicely.
Hangar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Khan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hangar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Khan!
Raja Khan is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Raja Khan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Kamealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamealoha comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere over the rainbow. Akuma Kamealoha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akuma Kamealoha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luahoomae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae has been cut.
Kamealoha lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Luahoomae falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akuma Kamealoha!
Akuma Kamealoha retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Akuma Kamealoha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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