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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Teracotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Teracotta!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teracotta tries to clinch up.
Teracotta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teracotta doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Teracotta digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
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!
Teracotta connects with a crisp jab.
Teracotta scores with a spinning back kick!
Look low, kick high! Teracotta uses the oldest trick in the book to send Cross tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Teracotta is absolutely delighted - when Cross wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abraham Teracotta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison F Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison F Doubleday!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but Doubleday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doubleday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Doubleday can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doubleday has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doubleday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doubleday wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Doubleday prevents Silva from improving his position.
Doubleday lands with a punch from half guard.
Doubleday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Doubleday eventually gives up the hold.
Doubleday is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doubleday trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doubleday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doubleday on the ground.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doubleday is one step ahead there.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doubleday has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva moves into full mount!
Doubleday is trying to escape the mount.
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Doubleday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Doubleday is looking to get to half guard.
Doubleday looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Doubleday is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doubleday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doubleday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
Doubleday is working to get back to half guard.
Doubleday wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Doubleday is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Doubleday is rocked!
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Doubleday is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Doubleday is in trouble!
Silva postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Doubleday badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Silva around the waist but Silva pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Silva is the winner by TKO! Silva jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russo Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Fielding (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fyodor Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrett Fielding!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fielding can pounce on him.
Semenov checks a low kick from Fielding.
Fielding throws a leg kick but Semenov checks it.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fielding will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fielding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fielding looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fielding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fielding misses with a low kick.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fielding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fielding lands a big head kick that sends Semenov tumbling to the mat! Fielding takes a step backwards and waves Semenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Fyodor Semenov has been cut.
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!
Fielding doesn't manage to clinch there - Semenov circles away.
Semenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov avoids a kick to the body.
Fielding moves in looking to clinch but Semenov pushes him off.
Fielding wants to clinch up but Semenov keeps it at a distance.
Fielding throws a left and a right that both miss
and Semenov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fielding is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Semenov is controlling him.
Semenov throws and elbow that misses. Fielding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Semenov's guard. Nice move by Fielding!
Fielding gets to his feet. Semenov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenov is breathing heavily.
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fielding scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Fielding with that takedown attempt.
Fielding tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fielding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fielding swings away with a body shot that misses
and Semenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Semenov avoids the body shot from Fielding.
Barrett Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Fielding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding misses with a low kick.
Fielding throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semenov's head.
Fielding tries to bum rush Semenov with a series of wild strikes but Semenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fielding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semenov is out of range.
Fielding misses with a kick to the body.
Fielding shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Semenov blocks a head kick by Fielding.
Semenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fielding.
Semenov throws a leg kick but Fielding sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fielding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semenov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws a chopping leg kick but Semenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenov avoids a kick to the body.
Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fielding throws a chopping leg kick but Semenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fielding swivels and escapes.
Semenov shoots in looking for a takedown. Fielding tries to sprawl out of it but Semenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fielding manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Fielding, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Fielding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Semenov's cut.
That's time! Semenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fielding throws a head kick that misses.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fielding as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Fielding does no damage.
Semenov closes the distance and clinches up with Fielding, looking for a takedown. Semenov pushes Fielding against the cage but Fielding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov blocks a head kick by Fielding.
Fielding misses with a kick to the body.
Semenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenov tries for a takedown but Fielding circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fielding fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Fielding misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fielding manages to break the clinch.
Semenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Semenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Semenov checks a leg kick.
Fielding tries to clinch there but Semenov circles away.
Fielding shoots in but no luck this time.
Fielding has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fielding.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fielding as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws a combination that misses
and Semenov counters with a one-two to the body.
Semenov shoots for a takedown but Fielding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fielding tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenov swivels and escapes.
Semenov thows a leg kick but Fielding checks it
and Fielding counters with a nice leg kick.
Semenov moves out of range of the body kick from Fielding.
Fielding clinches but Semenov breaks the clinch
and Semenov counters with a two punch combo.
Fielding is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Fielding.
Fielding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fielding misses with a hook to the body
and Semenov counters with a series of strikes. Fielding will be more careful next time no doubt.
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fielding misses with a double jab
and Semenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett Fielding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenov throws a series of strikes that have Fielding backpedaling.
Semenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown but Fielding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fielding gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenov counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Semenov scores with a four punch combination!
Fielding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semenov.
Fyodor Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fielding misses with a combination
and Fielding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fielding misses with a combination
and Semenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenov scores with a one two! Fielding had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fielding throws a head kick that misses.
Semenov shoots in and drives through. Fielding sprawls well.
Fielding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Semenov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fielding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fielding swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barrett Fielding will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Semenov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fielding.
Fielding misses with a series of wild punches.
Fielding slaps away a takedown attempt from Semenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fielding misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fielding. Fielding gets slowly back to his feet.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fielding as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fielding to the mat! Fielding manages to get full guard.
Semenov postures up in Fielding's guard and throws a big left but Fielding blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov wants to get up but he can't break Fielding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Semenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fielding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Semenov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fielding is proving hard to escape from.
Fielding wants to stand up but Semenov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fielding slaps away a takedown attempt from Semenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fielding.
Fielding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Semenov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fielding tries to clinch but Semenov is having none of it.
Fielding misses with the combination.
Fielding shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov tries for a takedown but Fielding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fielding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semenov throws and low kick but Fielding moves out of range easily.
Fielding closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semenov counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fielding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fielding just misses with a punch to the body.
Fielding lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Semenov gets the takedown into side control.
Fielding struggling a bit here.
Semenov in side control, throwing shots but Fielding defends.
Semenov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fielding is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semenov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fyodor Semenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrett Fielding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenov working the strikes but Fielding uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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 Fyodor Semenov.
I think Fielding 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between konnee ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, konnee ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ray as he jumps to the side.
ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
ray has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
ray tightens his grip and picks Jacobs up, before dumping him to the ground. Jacobs manages to land in guard.
ray passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
ray wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
ray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ray drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
ray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ray gets the takedown into side control.
ray trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
ray cracks Jacobs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
ray stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ray counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacobs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs looks gassed!
ray wants to control the pace but Jacobs is squirming around nicely.
ray content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ray lands a big elbow.
ray landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
ray lands a big elbow.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
ray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but ray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ray content just to control the position here.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs tries to hold on but ray postures up.
ray controlling his opponent.
ray with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ray working Jacobs over with strikes here.
Jacobs really wants to buck ray off and get back to his feet.
ray lands a nice shot to the head.
Jacobs is working to get back to half guard.
ray is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jacobs is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jacobs flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. ray anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jacobs and secures both hooks! This could be bad! ray slips an arm under Jacobs chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. ray has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. ray is squeezing on Jacobs like an anaconda would it's prey. Jacobs fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). konnee ray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Nuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominic Nuevo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Nuevo.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuevo tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuevo tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belfort swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nuevo.
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Nuevo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belfort fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuevo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belfort is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nuevo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Belfort to the mat. Belfort regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuevo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belfort is tightening it up a little... Nuevo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nuevo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nuevo taps out! nice BJJ there by Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyson Belfort!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Sangre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armando Sangre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armando Sangre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Rua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sangre stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
Sangre lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sangre as he jumps to the side.
Armando Sangre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Rua.
Sangre shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Sangre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcos Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sangre doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Sangre counters with a two punch combo.
Rua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sangre's waist but Sangre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rua off to one side.
Rua looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Sangre which made him look bad.
Rua shoots and misses
and Sangre counters with a two punch combo.
Sangre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sangre cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangre moves into the clinch successfully.
Sangre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sangre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sangre pulls Rua into guard.
Rua postures up in Sangre's guard and throws a big left but Sangre blocks it.
Sangre looking to control.
Sangre has Rua pulled in close to control his posture.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sangre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Sangre's legs - danger averted.
Sangre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sangre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sangre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sangre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sangre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Sangre is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sangre works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Sangre's attempts to control the action.
Rua is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sangre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sangre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sangre with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to stand up.
Sangre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sangre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sangre raining down shots from the mount!
Sangre punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sangre working for a guillotine from mount but Rua is in no mood to give up.
Sangre unloads with some shots from mount but Rua bucks and avoids them well.
Rua is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sangre trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sangre punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Sangre's attempts to control the action.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sangre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sangre wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Sangre misses with a head shot.
Rua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sangre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sangre looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Sangre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sangre counter with a right hand.
Sangre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sangre circles away.
Armando Sangre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua has Sangre pressed against the cage, preventing Sangre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua is working Sangre over against the cage.
Sangre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sangre jumps guard but Rua stands there with Sangre around his waist. Sangre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Sangre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Armando Sangre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Rua.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sangre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sangre wants to break free but Rua has control.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Sangre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sangre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua prevents Sangre from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sangre.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Sangre avoids it.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sangre defends it nicely.
Sangre shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Sangre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sangre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sangre shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Sangre moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sangre digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Sangre throws a low kick, looking for Rua's leg but Rua calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sangre. No joy for Rua on that attempt.
Sangre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sangre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sangre looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Sangre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua keeps control of Sangre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sangre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sangre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sangre gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Sangre's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangre is pressed up against the cage. Rua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sangre down to the mat. Sangre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sangre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua tries to clinch but Sangre is having none of it.
Sangre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sangre gets slowly back to his feet.
Sangre tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sangre lands a jab.
Rua tries to clinch up but Sangre circles away and keeps his distance.
Sangre shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sangre.
Sangre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sangre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua wants a takedown.
Sangre tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sangre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Sangre.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sangre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Sangre.
A nice combination there by Sangre.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sangre tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sangre to the ground. Sangre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sangre tries to clinch
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sangre can't break the clinch.
Sangre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sangre tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Sangre drops back down to his feet.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sangre can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sangre is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Sangre struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Sangre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Sangre with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Sangre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sangre lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua drives through and clinches with Sangre against the cage.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua tries for a takedown but Sangre manages to get underhooks.
Sangre is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sangre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sangre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Sangre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sangre stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Sangre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sangre tries to clinch
and Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sangre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sangre tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Sangre tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Sangre is looking to control Rua's arms but Rua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sangre has his back to the cage.
Sangre is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Sangre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Sangre wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sangre is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sangre misses with the combination.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Sangre.
Sangre is looking to control Rua's arms but Rua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sangre has his back to the cage.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Sangre wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Sangre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sangre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sangre wants to break free but Rua has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Sangre tries to tie him up.
Sangre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Sangre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sangre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
Rua pushes Sangre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sangre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sangre.
Sangre digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sangre blocks it with crossed arms.
Sangre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sangre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sangre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sangre throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a low kick, right behind Sangre 's knee.
Sangre throws a one two combo.
Rua drives through and clinches with Sangre against the cage.
Sangre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Sangre is looking to control Rua's arms but Rua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sangre has his back to the cage.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sangre throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangre jumps guard but Rua stands there with Sangre around his waist. Sangre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sangre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Sangre tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Sangre throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sangre tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua fails to land the takedown.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Sangre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sangre defends it nicely.
Sangre fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maki Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Jaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Maki Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerald Jaldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaldo is defended easily by Daebak.
Jaldo looks for a takedown but Daebak sprawls well.
Daebak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaldo.
Maki Daebak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Jaldo.
Daebak throws a head kick but Jaldo moves out of range.
Jaldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daebak swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaldo looks for a takedown but Daebak sprawls well.
Daebak is looking to slow Jaldo down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak rushes Jaldo and presses him up against the cage.
Jaldo goes for a takedown attempt but Daebak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daebak avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick from Daebak lands but Jaldo takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daebak lands with a kick to the temple. Jaldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Daebak.
No luck for Jaldo with that takedown attempt.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daebak wants it to stay on the feet.
Daebak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daebak lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaldo looks gassed!
Jaldo fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Daebak as Jaldo shoots in.
Daebak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Daebak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daebak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daebak tries a knee to the head but Jaldo blocks it.
Jaldo can't get the takedown.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaldo tries to pull guard but Daebak holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaldo drops back down to his feet.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Daebak lands a knee to the head.
Daebak misses with a knee to the head.
Jaldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Daebak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daebak connects with a knee to the head.
Daebak tries to land a knee to the head but Jaldo blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daebak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daebak walks away with a smile on his face. Jaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daebak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Daebak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daebak gets a clinch.
Jaldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daebak smiles and moves away.
Jaldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daebak as he avoids it easily.
Maki Daebak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Jaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daebak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaldo.
Jaldo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daebak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaldo shoots in for a double leg but Daebak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daebak circles away.
Daebak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaldo blocks an elbow strike.
Jaldo blocks the elbow strike.
Daebak looking to throw knees to the head but Jaldo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daebak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaldo's defenses.
Daebak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daebak misses with a knee to the head.
Daebak looking to throw knees to the head but Jaldo is blocking nicely.
Daebak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaldo wants a takedown.
Daebak tries a knee to the head but Jaldo blocks it.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaldo's defenses.
It looks like Gerald Jaldo has been cut.
Daebak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daebak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daebak with a knee to the head.
Daebak misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak tries to land a knee to the head but Jaldo blocks with his arms.
Jaldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daebak prevents it.
Daebak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jaldo tries to pull guard but Daebak won't allow it.
Jaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Daebak.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Jaldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daebak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daebak misses with a knee to the head.
Jaldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daebak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daebak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daebak.
Jaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaldo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Daebak as Jaldo shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebak gets a clinch.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Daebak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Jaldo'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. This is the final round!
Jaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daebak. Daebak obviously looking to wear him down.
Daebak jabs at Jaldo's body.
Jaldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerald Jaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daebak throws a head kick but Jaldo moves out of range.
Jaldo misses with a takedown attempt - Daebak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaldo tries for a takedown but Daebak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maki Daebak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Jaldo.
Jaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaldo.
Jaldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerald Jaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Daebak.
Jaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daebak as he jumps to the side.
Jaldo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaldo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Daebak is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daebak.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daebak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daebak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daebak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daebak misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daebak tries a knee to the head but Jaldo blocks it.
Daebak lands a damaging elbow.
Daebak stops a takedown attempt from Jaldo.
Jaldo blocks an uppercut.
Daebak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daebak tries a knee to the head but Jaldo blocks it.
Daebak pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daebak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaldo is defending well for now.
Jaldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daebak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daebak moves in looking to clinch but Jaldo pushes him off.
Jaldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jaldo shoots for a takedown but Daebak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daebak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daebak feints and then cracks Jaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaldo down.
A head kick from Daebak lands but Jaldo takes it in his stride.
No luck for Jaldo with that takedown attempt.
Daebak misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Daebak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daebak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Daebak!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharky Grill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharky Grill will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sharky Grill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grill tries to close the distance and clinch but Forte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grill throws a sloppy head kick and Forte moves out of range easily.
Forte clinches with his opponent.
Forte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Forte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grill avoids it.
Grill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forte.
Grill misses with a knee to the head.
Forte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grill being controlled against the cage.
Grill scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jon Forte has been cut.
Grill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Forte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grill trying to land knees to the body.
Forte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forte.
Forte avoiding damage as Grill throws knees to the body.
Forte has hold of one of Grill's legs. Grill is fighting the takedown attempt but Forte gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Forte gets to his feet - Grill follows without any prompting.
Grill looks gassed!
Forte tries to clinch but Grill moves out of range.
Forte drives through and clinches with Grill against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grill regains guard.
Forte stands up from Grill's guard - Forte perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Forte rushes Grill and presses him up against the cage.
Forte wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forte avoiding damage.
Grill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Forte is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grill to the mat. Grill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Forte is stalling in the full guard.
Forte thows a big elbow that misses.
Forte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forte tries to free his leg and advance position but Grill is retaining full guard.
Forte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Forte stands up and waves to Grill to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte clinches with his opponent.
Grill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forte avoids it.
Forte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grill is looking to control Forte's arms but Forte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grill has his back to the cage.
Grill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Forte up against the cage.
Grill trying to land knees to the body.
Forte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grill has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Forte.
Grill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grill misses with a knee to the head.
Grill takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forte lands a damaging elbow.
Grill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grill missing with knees to the body.
Grill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forte avoids it.
Forte jumps guard and drags Grill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Forte wants to sweep but no luck.
Forte has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grill doesn't defend quickly enough and Forte has managed to lock this one up! Can Grill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Forte on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Forte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Belfort could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Garrison's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Garrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Garrison sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belfort.
Garrison lands with a nice combination. Belfort backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garrison.
Belfort walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garrison.
Belfort has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Fedor Belfort has been cut.
Garrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belfort falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garrison counters with a body kick that stops Belfort in his tracks momentarily.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrison rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Belfort lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garrison.
A head kick by Belfort misses
and Garrison counters with a two punch combo.
Belfort blocks the body kick.
Garrison leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Garrison.
Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Garrison.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Belfort dives in and grabs Garrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrison pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Ivan Garrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison clinches.
Garrison manages to break the clinch.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belfort.
Garrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garrison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belfort has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Garrison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort happy to just control the position for now.
Belfort tries for a kimura but Garrison is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison is pushing Belfort's head away, looking to escape. Belfort manages to hold on to the position though.
Belfort looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Garrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garrison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garrison throws a head kick but Belfort moves out of range.
Garrison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Garrison is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Garrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Belfort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garrison tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort feints and as Garrison raises his hands in defense, Belfort changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garrison keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Garrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belfort controls the pace.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
Belfort prevents Garrison from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belfort checks a leg kick nicely.
Garrison loads up on a big right hand but Belfort slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Garrison.
A shot to the body from Belfort misses
and Garrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belfort's knee momentarily.
Garrison misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
Garrison tries to escape but Belfort is in control.
Belfort throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belfort trying to control the action but Garrison is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Garrison's face as Belfort controls the position.
Belfort'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.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrison keeps working.
Garrison is trying to buck Belfort off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belfort decides to stand back up. Belfort steps back and let's Garrison get back to his feet.
Garrison tries to clinch
and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garrison's guard.
Belfort is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
Garrison keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Belfort's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Garrison.
Some wild striking there from Garrison.
Garrison is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Garrison.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belfort.
Belfort prevents Garrison from escaping the position.
Belfort working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belfort thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garrison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Belfort in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort decides to stand back up. Belfort steps back and let's Garrison get back to his feet.
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Garrison has managed to clinch.
Garrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Garrison lands a knee to the body.
Garrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison throws a low kick but Belfort avoids it.
Garrison wants to land a leg kick but Belfort is out of range.
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Garrison coming out on top.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Garrison shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Garrison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belfort has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Belfort!
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