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XCB 2 - The Bashing PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Burks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Cringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephan Burks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Cringe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burks looks for a takedown but Cringe sprawls well.
Cringe swats away the attempt to clinch by Burks.
Cringe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cringe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burks was well out of range. Poor timing from Cringe.
Burks misses with a looping right.
Burks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burks moves in looking to clinch but Cringe pushes him off.
Burks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cringe.
Cringe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cringe misses.
Cringe throws the left hand but Burks avoids the punch easily.
Burks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burks moves into the clinch.
Cringe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cringe is struggling to control the position.
Cringe is trying to force a seperation but Burks has the dominant position.
Cringe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burks is defended easily by Cringe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cringe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burks.
Cringe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cringe circles away quickly and effectively.
Burks moves away from the strike by Cringe.
Cringe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burks shoots in and drives through. Cringe sprawls well.
Cringe fails to land with a series of punches.
Cringe misses with the combination.
Cringe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cringe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cringe circles away.
Burks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burks is breathing heavily.
Cringe cracks Burks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cringe lands the left hand.
Burks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cringe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burks is rocked!
Cringe lands a brutal uppercut that launches Burks off his feet! Burks tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Cringe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gepetto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Stevens (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gepetto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Stevens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie trying to control the position but Stevens manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie tries to escape but Stevens has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stevens looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Stevens didn't expect that.
Stevens looking to control.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gepetto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Gracie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevens.
A nice combination there by Stevens.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gepetto Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevens throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stevens has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stevens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stevens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Stevens is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two 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.
Stevens wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Stevens fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie wants to stand but Stevens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gepetto Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Stevens.
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens, up you get!
Stevens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Stevens has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gepetto Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Stevens looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevens is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie trying to advance position but Stevens counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Stevens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stevens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gepetto Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Stevens's guard.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gepetto Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Shawn Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gepetto Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gepetto Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge 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... Gepetto Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson 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, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looking for a sweep but Rogers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Rogers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rogers has taken his back!
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Silva ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rogers gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amir Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Hampton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hampton shoots in but no luck this time.
Hampton connects with a high kick.
James Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hampton slips the punch.
Hampton misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Hampton or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hampton has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like James Hampton has been cut.
Amir Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hampton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Hampton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Hampton fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hampton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hampton shoots and misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hampton thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hampton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Hampton's temple.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hampton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hampton looks gassed!
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hampton dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hampton wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hampton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hampton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Hampton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hampton has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson distracts Hampton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hampton has wrist control.
Hampton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is in close to Hampton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hampton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hampton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hampton is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Hampton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hampton can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hampton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Hampton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Hampton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Hampton!
Hampton pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Hampton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hampton is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Hampton passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hampton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hampton parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hampton to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hampton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hampton is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hampton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hampton is breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hampton is avoiding damage well.
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.
Hampton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amir Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hampton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Hampton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hampton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hampton's waist but Hampton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Hampton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hampton lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Hampton misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Hampton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Amir Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Hampton.
Hampton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Hampton tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson drops Hampton with a nice combination! Johnson dives into Hampton's guard, looking to finish!
Hampton is rocked!
That has opened up James Hampton's cut even more.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Hampton is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two 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!
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson is in close to Hampton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is in close to Hampton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hampton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hampton seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hampton blocks nicely.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson won't allow Hampton to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hampton walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Amir Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hampton wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hampton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hampton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amir Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hampton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hampton's head.
Hampton misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Hampton avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hampton wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
James Hampton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hampton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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... Amir Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nina Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Rill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem-Not Afraid. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nina Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Rill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva scores with a takedown into Rill's guard.
Rill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliva.
Oliva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliva 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.
Oliva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rill's head.
Rill looks gassed!
Rill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliva pushing down on Rill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Oliva.
Rill is refusing to be controlled, as Oliva sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva is nestled in close to Rill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rill's head.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rill defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Rill's temple.
Oliva working over Rill with some ground and pound. Rill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliva.
Oliva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rill has hold of Oliva's hands but Oliva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oliva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Oliva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rill's head.
Oliva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliva throwing shots but Rill is blocking nicely.
Oliva drops an elbow to the side of Rill's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rill to regain full guard.
Oliva lands a couple of elbows.
Oliva thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rill wants to get back to his feet but Oliva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oliva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rill tries to avoid it but Oliva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rill to the ground. Rill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rill shoots in and bounces Oliva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva leaves Rill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliva tries for a takedown but Rill circles away easily
and Rill moves into the clinch.
Rill pulls Oliva into guard.
Oliva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Rill keeps moving.
Oliva landing some decent shots from guard.
Rill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nina Oliva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliva wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rill regains guard.
Rill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliva.
Oliva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliva wants to stand but Rill is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oliva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rill pulls Oliva in close to his closed guard and prevents Oliva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rill is trying to keep Oliva in close.
Rill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rill's head.
Oliva works over Rill with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliva landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Rill is retaining full guard.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rill looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliva misses with a takedown attempt
and Rill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliva!
Rill unloading with bombs!
Rill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oliva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rill.
Rill landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oliva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oliva blocking the ground and pound.
Rill working Oliva over with strikes here.
Rill with shots to the head and body - Oliva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rill wants to control the pace but Oliva is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oliva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rill with good strikes from the mount here!
Rill throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliva because Rill loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Rill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliva fails with the takedown
and Rill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rill.
Rill prevents Oliva from getting back to his feet.
Rill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rill is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rill content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oliva thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliva won't allow Rill to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throwing strikes from guard but Rill blocks nicely.
Oliva thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rill is pulling down on Oliva's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliva, at least for the moment.
Rill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliva.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliva leaves Rill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rill is trying to control here but Oliva has managed to regain half guard.
Joao Rill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rill is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Oliva wants to get back to his feet but Rill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oliva fails with the takedown
so Rill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Rill tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva wants to stand but Rill is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Rill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rill 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... Joao Rill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DK MON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MON has chosen Bruno Mars-Just the Way You Are as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Don Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DK MON!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch but MON swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MON fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MON keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punch throws a leg kick but MON moved away.
Punch is looking to clinch but MON is avoiding it.
Punch is looking to clinch.
Punch tries to clinch there but MON circles away.
Punch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punch cracks the inside of MON's front leg.
MON avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MON circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punch wants to slow MON down by chopping away at his legs.
Punch tries to clinch up but MON circles away and keeps his distance.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up but MON swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MON fails with the takedown.
Punch tries to clinch up but MON circles away and keeps his distance.
Punch doesn't manage to clinch there - MON circles away.
Punch doesn't manage to clinch there - MON circles away.
Punch misses with a body kick.
Punch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Punch throws a series of punches but MON avoids them all with ease.
MON shoots in for a double leg but Punch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DK MON.
Punch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punch throws a head kick but MON moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MON fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Punch sprawls well initially but MON persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MON stands up and beckons Punch to join him on the feet.
MON looks gassed!
Punch is looking to clinch.
MON shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punch defends it nicely.
Punch throws a jab but it's blocked by MON.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch is looking to clinch but MON is avoiding it.
Punch cracks a nice hook into MON's ribs.
MON shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Punch tries to lock up and control but MON gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MON tries to control but Punch wriggling away.
Punch is trying desperately to improve position.
MON moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Punch has worked his arm free - good work by Punch!
Punch manages to work his way to half guard, despite MON's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to kick MON off but MON keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MON is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MON seems to be looking for submissions.
MON thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punch is looking for a sweep. MON is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punch wants to get back to his feet.
MON is trying to work for a kimura but Punch is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DK MON will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punch throws a right hand that MON ducks under and follows up with a left that MON also avoids with ease.
MON closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Punch to the mat! Punch manages to get full guard.
MON stopping the sweep attempt from Punch.
Punch trying to keep a closed guard but MON is proving a slippery customer.
MON trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MON wanted to stand there but Punch had control of the position.
MON is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MON stands up and waves to Punch to follow him.
Punch throws the kick towards the body but MON avoids it.
Don Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch but MON swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MON is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Punch's half guard.
Punch moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MON has gone for a leg lock! Punch slips out almost immediately though and dives into MON's guard.
Punch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Punch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch wants to control from the top but MON keeps moving.
Punch looking to sit in guard and control but MON gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MON drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Punch dives on top into guard.
Punch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Punch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Punch tries to land a front kick but MON steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MON fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punch avoids it really well and circles away.
MON has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MON there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DK MON will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MON tries for a takedown but Punch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MON blocks a head kick by Punch.
Punch tries to clinch but MON moves out of range.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch tries to clinch up but MON circles away and keeps his distance.
MON tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Punch darts in trying to clinch
and MON counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MON is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Punch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Punch has escaped and now he's on top!
MON takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch gets to his feet - MON follows without any prompting.
MON circles away from the clinch attempt
and MON counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MON.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but MON is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MON jumps guard but Punch stands there with MON around his waist. MON gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Punch has MON pushed against the cage.
MON works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Punch tries to circle away but MON has him pinned against the cage.
Punch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MON tries to pull guard but Punch won't allow it.
Don Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DK MON.
Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punch prevents the takedown attempt.
Punch wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch controlling the action here for a moment.
Punch throws an elbow that misses.
Punch wants to break the clinch but can't.
MON using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Punch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MON tries to pull guard but Punch won't allow it.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MON has him pressed against the cage.
Punch tries to stall but MON uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
MON tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Punch wants to break free but MON has control.
Punch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but MON is controlling him.
Punch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MON has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Punch uses from the top position.
Punch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Don Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DK MON is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Punch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MON counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DK MON comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MON winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DK MON!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hoavn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Sprout (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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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Joey Hoavn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC Sprout!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprout ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sprout lands a jab to the nose.
Sprout misses with a body shot.
Hoavn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprout circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprout bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sprout misses with a straight right.
Hoavn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sprout just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoavn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoavn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoavn throws a low kick but Sprout avoids it.
A slow jab from Sprout misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Hoavn.
Hoavn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sprout blocks a low kick nicely.
Sprout keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sprout uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoavn.
Sprout throws a series of punches but Hoavn avoids them all with ease.
Sprout misses the jab.
Hoavn throws a big shot that misses.
Hoavn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoavn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprout with a hook.
Hoavn throws the left hand but Sprout avoids the punch easily.
Hoavn throws the kick towards the body but Sprout avoids it.
Hoavn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoavn lunges at Sprout with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sprout's hand.
Sprout avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoavn, as that shot connected.
Sprout tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoavn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sprout.
Sprout misses with a looping left.
Hoavn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoavn misses the jab.
Hoavn misses with a combination
and Sprout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoavn scores with a sloppy right hand. Sprout should have avoided that one.
Sprout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoavn.
Sprout uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoavn.
Sprout lands with a nice body punch.
Hoavn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoavn lands a nice shot to the body.
Sprout doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoavn circles away.
Sprout tries to clinch but Hoavn is having none of it.
Hoavn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoavn lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoavn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoavn lands with an uppercut that bounces Sprout off the cage and back into rage.
Hoavn works Sprout's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprout scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoavn in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Hoavn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoavn throws a push kick but Sprout slaps the foot to one side.
Sprout moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoavn misses with an uppercut. Sprout saw that one coming.
Sprout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoavn tries to bum rush Sprout with a series of wild strikes but Sprout uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprout takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoavn lands a jab to the nose.
Hoavn motions for Sprout to come forward. Hoavn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoavn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoavn with a nice cross.
Sprout moves away from the strike by Hoavn.
Sprout catches Hoavn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoavn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sprout scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sprout thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprout slips under a jab from Hoavn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoavn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sprout has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sprout and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoavn tries a low kick but Sprout avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoavn!
Hoavn misses with a straight left.
Hoavn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sprout misses the shot to the body.
Hoavn ducks under a wild hook from Sprout.
A jab from Sprout misses.
Sprout tries to move into range but Hoavn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoavn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoavn throws a body punch but Sprout moves out of range.
Joey Hoavn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoavn.
Hoavn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprout on the side of the head.
Hoavn misses with an uppercut.
Hoavn works Sprout's body with a nice hook.
Sprout connects with a nice looking jab.
Sprout digs a good hook to Hoavn's body.
Sprout lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoavn's head.
Sprout misses the shot to the body.
Hoavn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Sprout as he checks the leg kick.
Hoavn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sprout ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sprout tests Hoavn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sprout cracks a nice hook into Hoavn's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoavn lands with a nice body punch.
Sprout throws a good cross that connects.
Hoavn misses with a looping left.
Hoavn throws a looping overhand right but Sprout ducks down to avoid it.
Sprout takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sprout jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoavn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprout.
Hoavn slips under a jab.
Sprout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sprout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sprout throws a hook but Hoavn avoids it easily.
Sprout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoavn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hoavn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprout on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoavn ducks under a wild hook from Sprout.
Hoavn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sprout thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoavn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JC Sprout will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoavn throws a series of punches but Sprout avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Hoavn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoavn misses with a low kick.
Hoavn stalks Sprout and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sprout's face. Sprout staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sprout.
Hoavn ducks under a wild hook from Sprout.
Joey Hoavn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoavn motions for Sprout to come forward. Hoavn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Hoavn
and Sprout counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Sprout lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoavn doesn't seem phased though.
Hoavn throws a sloppy body shot
and Sprout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoavn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoavn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprout was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoavn.
Sprout pushes Hoavn up against the cage in a clinch.
Sprout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sprout scores with a shoulder strike.
Sprout tries to work over Hoavn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sprout lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sprout.
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!
Sprout lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sprout lands a shot to the body.
Sprout lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoavn backwards.
Hoavn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Sprout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sprout can't find room to land a body shot as Hoavn controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprout misses with the head strike.
Hoavn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Sprout.
Hoavn is trying to force a seperation but Sprout has the dominant position.
Hoavn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoavn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sprout scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sprout misses with a punch on the inside.
Sprout blocks an uppercut.
Sprout lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoavn backwards.
Hoavn blocks a body shot from Sprout.
Hoavn prevents a body shot from Sprout.
Sprout lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sprout.
Sprout lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sprout - that landed with a thud.
Sprout lands a body punch.
Sprout is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoavn prevents a body shot from Sprout.
Sprout lands a shoulder strike.
Sprout stalling in the clinch but Hoavn improves position.
Hoavn is trying to force a seperation but Sprout has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Sprout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Sprout - that landed with a thud.
Sprout tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoavn's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sprout.
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!
Sprout tries a body shot but Hoavn blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sprout.
Sprout lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sprout throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sprout working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sprout pushes Hoavn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sprout scores with a shoulder strike.
Sprout lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sprout throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoavn.
Sprout pushes Hoavn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sprout.
Sprout lands a body punch.
Sprout digs a right hand underneath Hoavn's ribcage. Hoavn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sprout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sprout.
Sprout lands a body punch.
Sprout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Sprout. That snapped Hoavn's head back.
A left lands for Sprout.
Sprout throws an overhand right that lands on Hoavn's shoulder, as Hoavn tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoavn drops his hands momentarily and Sprout takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoavn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoavn looks to throw the jab but Sprout is out of range.
Hoavn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprout.
Sprout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoavn misses with a series of wild punches.
Sprout connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sprout misses the target.
Sprout digs a good hook to Hoavn's body.
Sprout scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoavn moves out of range of the strikes.
Sprout misses with a hook. Hoavn ducked under it nicely.
Sprout throws a lazy right hand but Hoavn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Sprout.
Sprout scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sprout throws a hook but Hoavn avoids it easily.
Hoavn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoavn slips under a jab from Sprout.
JC Sprout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoavn misses with a hook to the body
and Sprout makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoavn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoavn tries a low kick but Sprout avoids it.
Sprout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sprout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sprout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Sprout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoavn prevents a body shot from Sprout.
Sprout digs a right hand into Hoavn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoavn's gas tank.
Sprout throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoavn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sprout has Hoavn pressed against the cage, preventing Hoavn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Sprout as the two fighters clinch.
Sprout scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoavn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A body shot lands from Sprout.
Sprout tries to work over Hoavn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sprout manages to break the clinch.
Hoavn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sprout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoavn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoavn moves out of range as Sprout strikes.
Sprout misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Sprout 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! And we move into the final round!
Hoavn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoavn.
A jab from Hoavn misses.
Sprout misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Hoavn misses
and Sprout counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hoavn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sprout in his tracks.
Sprout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoavn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sprout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Sprout.
Sprout swings for the body but Hoavn moves out of range.
Sprout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoavn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sprout counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Sprout misses.
Good exchange - Sprout coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sprout fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoavn misses the target.
Hoavn misses with an uppercut. Sprout saw that one coming.
Hoavn throws and low kick but Sprout moves out of range easily.
Sprout lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sprout.
Hoavn misses with a body kick.
Hoavn misses with a combination
and Hoavn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sprout lands with an overhand left.
Sprout connects with a single shot there.
Sprout misses with an uppercut.
Hoavn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sprout throws a jab when Hoavn was well out of range.
Hoavn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoavn sizes up Sprout with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoavn.
A big right from Hoavn misses.
Hoavn lands a body shot.
Hoavn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sprout's head backwards.
Sprout uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoavn.
Sprout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sprout moves out of range as Hoavn throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hoavn.
Hoavn throws a hook but Sprout blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoavn misses with a looping right.
Hoavn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoavn swings for the body but Sprout moves out of range.
Hoavn throws a leg kick but Sprout moved away.
A leg kick checked by Sprout.
Sprout tries to clinch but Hoavn is having none of it.
Sprout avoids a kick to the body.
Hoavn misses with a low kick.
Hoavn throws a wild body kick that Sprout sees coming a mile off.
Hoavn throws a leg kick but Sprout moved away.
Sprout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoavn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sprout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sprout bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoavn's head backwards.
Hoavn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Sprout. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sprout.
Sprout avoids a kick to the body.
Hoavn misses with a double jab
and Sprout counters with a series of strikes. Hoavn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoavn misses with an uppercut. Sprout saw that one coming.
Hoavn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoavn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoavn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoavn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoavn.
Hoavn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprout.
Hoavn misses with an uppercut.
Sprout wants to clinch up but Hoavn keeps it at a distance.
Sprout tries to clinch but Hoavn moves out of range.
Hoavn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoavn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sprout.
Hoavn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sprout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoavn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoavn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Hoavn misses its intended target.
Hoavn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sprout missing with a left hand there. Hoavn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sprout takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoavn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprout with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sprout misses with a hook.
Sprout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoavn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sprout slips a straight right by Hoavn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprout's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sprout duly obliges.
Nice shot lands for Sprout.
Hoavn is rocked!
Sprout is looking to clinch.
Oh Hoavn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoavn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprout.
Hoavn seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoavn lands with a right hand.
Hoavn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sprout throws a nice looking combination but Hoavn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Sprout does no damage.
Hoavn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sprout. Sprout circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoavn lands a jab to the nose.
Hoavn misses with a straight left.
Hoavn throws a hook but Sprout avoids it easily.
Hoavn is looking to land body kicks.
Hoavn cracks a nice hook into Sprout's ribs.
Hoavn avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoavn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoavn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sprout throws a jab when Hoavn was well out of range.
Joey Hoavn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoavn ducks right into an uppercut from Sprout.
And that's the end of the fight!
JC Sprout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sprout has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JC Sprout!
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