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DFC 7:De Santos vs Kay PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sob Bapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by disturbed - warrior. 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sob Bapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson tries to bum rush Bapp with a series of wild strikes but Bapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bapp circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bapp.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bapp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sob Bapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Johnson.
Bapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Bapp! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bapp to his feet! Bapp is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Bapp circles away.
Bapp dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Bapp's head and hops out.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Bapp circles away.
Bapp tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson drops Bapp with a beautiful combination! Bapp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sob Bapp has been cut.
Bapp is breathing heavily.
Bapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Bapp avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bapp shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Bapp misses with a looping left.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bapp. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson throws a right hand that Bapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Bapp also avoids with ease.
Bapp misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bapp.
Bapp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bapp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bapp throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Bapp is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bapp does no damage.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Bapp.
Bapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Bapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Bapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bapp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bapp is just out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Bapp avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bapp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bapp lands in his opponent's guard.
Bapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bapp is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Bapp is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bapp has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bapp manages to pass to side control!
Johnson is letting Bapp control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bapp drags him back down.
Bapp controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bapp decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sob Bapp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Bapp persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Marc Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sob Bapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes the distance but Bapp moves to the side
and Bapp counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bapp stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Bapp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bapp controlling from the top position.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bapp is controlling him.
Bapp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bapp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson has his feet on Bapp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sob Bapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Bapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Bapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Bapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Bapp fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Bapp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bapp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Bapp with a poor takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bapp. Bapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bapp throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bapp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Bapp misses with a head shot.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bapp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sob Bapp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bapp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bapp tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Bapp controlling from mount.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sob Bapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sob Bapp's cut.
That's time! Bapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bapp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bapp somewhat.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bapp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bapp trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bapp looking to pass the guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bapp's guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bapp is proving hard to escape from.
Bapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bapp tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Bapp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bapp is controlling him.
Bapp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bapp from controlling successfully.
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.
Johnson pushes Bapp off and gets back to his feet.
Donk. Bapp catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sob Bapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bapp.
Bapp slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson leaves Bapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marc Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bapp is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Bapp blocks nicely.
Johnson wants to stand but Bapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson is working Bapp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Bapp fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bapp. Bapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Bapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Bapp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bapp is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
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 Sob Bapp.
I think Bapp 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Uy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Karapandja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Way - Frank Sinatra. Stevo Karapandja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Uy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stevo Karapandja!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karapandja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uy scores a takedown into full mount!
Karapandja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uy dominating with strikes here.
Uy working Karapandja over with strikes here.
Karapandja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Uy lands a big shot there that rocks Karapandja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Uy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Karapandja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Karapandja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karapandja tries to hold on but Uy postures up.
Uy controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Karapandja looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Uy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Uy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield scores with a nice right hand.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flanagan on the side of the head.
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Flanagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flanagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flanagan has Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Flanagan missing with knees to the body.
Flanagan breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flanagan misses with a body shot
and Hatfield counters with a three punch combo that has Flanagan backing up. Flanagan nods at Hatfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Flanagan's ribs.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hatfield.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hatfield works over Flanagan's head and body with a nice combination.
Hatfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flanagan backs up against the cage.
Hatfield lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flanagan backs up against the cage.
Hatfield lands a right hook to the body.
Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
Hatfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hatfield.
Hatfield is looking to wear down Flanagan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flanagan throws a wild body kick that Hatfield sees coming a mile off.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Hatfield cracks Flanagan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flanagan tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flanagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flanagan doesn't seem phased though.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hatfield is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatfield.
Hatfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hatfield scores with a one two! Flanagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flanagan tries a low kick but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hatfield catches Flanagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatfield jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flanagan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hatfield works Flanagan's body with a nice hook.
Hatfield cracks Flanagan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a combination. Flanagan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is looking to clinch.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hatfield!
Hatfield scores with a one two! Flanagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flanagan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatfield lands with a nice combination. Flanagan backs away looking to recover.
Flanagan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatfield catches Flanagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flanagan misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flanagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flanagan looks gassed!
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hatfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatfield connects with a body shot.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanagan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hatfield counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield punishes Flanagan's body with a nice straight punch.
Flanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Hatfield scores with a four punch combination!
Hatfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flanagan backs up against the cage.
Hatfield connects with a jab.
Hatfield could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hatfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield jabs at Flanagan's body.
Hatfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flanagan on the side of the head.
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Flanagan shakes it off.
Flanagan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flanagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hatfield jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
Hatfield looks to land a combination. Flanagan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hatfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hatfield.
Flanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatfield counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hatfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hatfield scores with a jab. Flanagan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matt Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flanagan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hatfield with a hook.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield moves out of range as Flanagan throws a body kick.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flanagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Flanagan's body. Flanagan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flanagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
Flanagan is looking to clinch.
Hatfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hatfield.
Flanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Flanagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Flanagan's head back.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Flanagan looks to clinch
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Flanagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield lands with a nice combination. Flanagan backs away looking to recover.
Hatfield connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matt Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flanagan moves in looking to clinch but Hatfield pushes him off.
Flanagan wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Flanagan throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flanagan backs up against the cage.
Hatfield throws a series of strikes that have Flanagan backpedaling.
Hatfield tests Flanagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Flanagan seems unphased.
Hatfield scores with the left hand. Flanagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hatfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Flanagan should have avoided that one.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Flanagan should have avoided that one.
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flanagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matt Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanagan throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Flanagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Flanagan.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Flanagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Flanagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanagan needs to keep his hands up - Hatfield had a free shot at his head there.
Flanagan tries to clinch but Hatfield moves away
and Hatfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
Flanagan wants to clinch.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flanagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Flanagan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hatfield dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flanagan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanagan throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Flanagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Hatfield's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hatfield duly obliges.
Hatfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hatfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flanagan at a distance.
Flanagan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hatfield counters with a left to the body.
Flanagan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flanagan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hatfield counters with a three punch combo that has Flanagan backing up. Flanagan nods at Hatfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flanagan closes the distance but Hatfield moves to the side
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Hatfield lands the left hand.
Flanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hatfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanagan.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a combination. Flanagan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hatfield throws a series of strikes that have Flanagan backpedaling.
Flanagan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flanagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
Flanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matt Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flanagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Flanagan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flanagan is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Hatfield scores with a jab.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flanagan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield catches Flanagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick from Flanagan misses.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Flanagan's ribs.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatfield stalks Flanagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flanagan's face. Flanagan staggers backwards, shaken.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Flanagan moves in looking to clinch but Hatfield pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Flanagan off the cage and back into rage.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flanagan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hatfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hatfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Flanagan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flanagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield lands an overhand right.
Flanagan closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanagan can do to turn this around?
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flanagan on the side of the head.
Bob Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatfield, 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... Matt Hatfield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Telver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ty Telver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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261 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Telver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Super Nova!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Telver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Telver catches Nova right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Super Nova has been cut.
Nova shoots in and bounces Telver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nova preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova thows a big elbow that misses.
Telver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nova postures up.
Telver wants to sweep here but Nova controlling him for the moment.
Telver keeping moving, preventing Nova from controlling successfully.
Telver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nova on the ground.
Telver 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.
Nova with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Telver is trying to defend but Nova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Telver's head.
Nova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nova is looking to take a break and control but Telver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nova prevents Telver from improving his position.
Telver is trying to maintain the position but Nova is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telver wants to get back to his feet.
Nova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Telver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Telver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nova.
Telver is trying to stand up here but Nova is controlling him well.
Nova is looking for a kimura but Telver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nova to get the leverage.
Nova is thwarting Telver's attempts to control the position.
Nova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telver. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nova misses with a shot to the body
and Telver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Telver misses
and Nova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Telver won't be happy with that.
Nova looks gassed!
The ground and pound from Nova seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova cracks Telver with a big right hand but Telver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nova looks up at the clock and then as Telver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nova scoring with punches and elbows.
Nova lands some shots froms side control.
Nova lands some shots froms side control.
Nova throws an elbow but Telver slips to the side and avoids it well.
Telver can't do much from the bottom here.
Nova in side control, throwing shots but Telver defends.
Nova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Telver down.
Telver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Telver is looking to regain half guard here but Nova keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Nova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Telver is not content to let Nova control the position.
Nova working the head with strikes.
Nova cracks Telver with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Nova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nova working the ground and pound.
Nova in side control, throwing shots but Telver defends.
Telver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Telver tries to get out of the position.
Telver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Telver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Nova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Nova's cut.
That's time! Telver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown. Telver tries to sprawl out of it but Nova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Telver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Telver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Telver did well to prevent Nova getting side control.
Telver is trying to get back to full guard.
Telver trying to control but Nova postures up.
Nova throwing shots but Telver is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Nova seems content to control.
Nova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Telver is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Telver avoid being mounted?
Telver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nova pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Telver has hold of Nova's hands but Nova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nova working over Telver with some ground and pound. Telver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Telver trying to control here.
Nova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Telver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Super Nova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Telver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nova trying to control the action but Telver is working from the bottom.
Nova thows a huge punch but Telver dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Telver misses with a wild body shot.
Ty Telver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telver thows a body shot but no joy.
Telver looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Telver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Telver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Telver wants it to stay on the feet.
Telver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nova counters with a takedown into side control.
Nova lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova in side control, throwing shots but Telver defends.
Telver wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nova is working Telver over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Nova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nova scoring with punches from side control.
Nova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Telver keeps working.
Nova throws an elbow but Telver slips to the side and avoids it well.
Telver defending against the ground and pound.
Nova scoring with punches and elbows.
Telver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nova is chipping away with strikes.
Nova lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Telver is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nova connects with a decent elbow.
Telver taking a bit of punishment here - Nova scoring with strikes.
Nova looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Telver is avoiding damage well.
Nova throws an elbow but Telver slips to the side and avoids it well.
Telver taking punishment in the form of punches.
Telver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova looking for a sweep. Not yet Nova, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Nova'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Telver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Telver sprawls well initially but Nova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nova wants to control but Telver is keeping him busy.
Nova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Telver misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Telver wants to get back to full guard.
Nova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Telver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nova wants to control from the top but Telver keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Telver misses with a body shot.
Telver is looking to wear down Nova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telver. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telver misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Telver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Telver takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Nova has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nova there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Telver as he avoids it easily.
Telver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Nova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Telver's head.
Nova stands up over Telver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Telver has momentary wrist control but Nova slips an elbow through the middle.
Nova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nova works over Telver with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova tries to free his leg and advance position but Telver is retaining full guard.
Telver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Telver wants to stand but Nova is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nova bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telver tries to escape but Nova is in control.
Nova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nova lands a nice forearm strike.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Telver is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nova connects with a decent elbow.
Nova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Telver some visible discomfort.
Nova tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telver is looking to regain half guard here but Nova keeps moving and retains side control.
Nova working the ground and pound.
Nova lands a few punches from side control.
Nova lands a nice forearm strike.
Ty Telver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Telver is not content to let Nova control the position.
Nova landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova working the ground and pound from side control.
Nova working the ground and pound.
Nova advances nicely into full mount.
Nova with a couple of short strikes.
Telver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nova is landing with some decent strikes but Telver is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nova landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova scoring with strikes but Telver is staying in there.
Nova unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Telver is looking to improve his position but Nova isn't that keen on the idea.
Nova looking to control but Telver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Nova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nova 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... Super Nova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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, Norwegian Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justice Steel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Steel tries to clinch there but Viking circles away.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Viking moves out of range easily.
Viking checks a low kick from Steel.
Justice Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a combination that misses
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Steel looks gassed!
Steel misses with a leg kick
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viking fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Viking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Viking.
Viking scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Viking connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viking.
Viking connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viking throws a shot to the body.
Viking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Viking moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viking.
Nice body punch from Viking.
Viking is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Viking throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viking lands with a good body shot.
Viking thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viking darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viking's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Viking duly obliges.
Viking moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
Viking's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Viking duly obliges.
A left and a right from Viking both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viking!
Viking lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Viking.
Viking lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Viking thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viking scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viking.
Steel walks into a jab.
Viking lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a combination
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viking with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Viking lands a two punch combo.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viking cracks Steel with a good jab.
Viking smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viking scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Viking - just one landing.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Viking counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steel wants to clinch but Viking slips to the side
and Viking counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norwegian Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viking goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Viking connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Viking stalks Steel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steel's face. Steel staggers backwards, shaken.
Viking scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Viking moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Viking cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Steel tries to clinch
and Viking counters with a nice body shot.
Viking lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking throws a shot to the body.
Viking scores with a nice strike.
Viking lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viking.
Danga de danga de dang - Viking scores with a four punch combination!
Viking throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Viking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Viking throws a one two combo.
Viking lands a jab-cross combination.
Viking is working the combinations to good effect here.
Viking throws a shot to the body.
Viking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking lands a two punch combo.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viking.
Viking throws a one two combo.
Viking bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viking goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viking throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Viking lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Viking.
Viking lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Viking both land. Nice combination.
Viking works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
Viking lands a nice shot to the body.
Viking moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Viking.
Viking scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Viking scores with a four punch combination!
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viking lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking dominated that second round.
That's time! Viking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Viking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Viking here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Viking counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viking, as that shot connected.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Viking moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab by Viking.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Viking has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Viking lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Viking scores with a nice strike.
Viking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viking.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Viking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viking fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viking scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Viking finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Viking lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Viking both land. Nice combination.
Jab, jab by Viking - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Viking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Viking lands a jab-cross combination.
Viking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Viking lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
Viking fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viking throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Viking throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viking lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Viking counters with a two punch combo.
Steel misses with a leg kick
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Viking counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Viking to acknowledge the strikes.
Viking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viking!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Viking lands a two punch combo.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Viking lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick by Steel misses
and Viking counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel closes the distance but Viking moves to the side
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viking lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norwegian Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viking 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norwegian Viking!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamgod Razza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask comes into the arena with Amplifier- Jucifer blaring out of the sound system. Shamgod Razza 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shamgod Razza!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mask displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Razza.
Good work by Mask as he checks the leg kick.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razza slips under a jab from Mask.
Razza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mask.
Mask lands a nice shot to the body.
Razza looks for a takedown but Mask sprawls well.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamgod Razza.
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Razza looks gassed!
Mask scores with a crisp jab that stopped Razza in his tracks.
Mask cracks Razza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mask has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Razza to stand back up!
It looks like Shamgod Razza has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask lands a big uppercut and Razza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Razza looks OK. Mask waves Razza back to his feet!
Razza is rocked!
Mask circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Razza tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mask wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiger Mask!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Stinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinkman comes to the cage accompanied by You Bitches Love To Get Fucked In The Ass. 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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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Stinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinkman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alkofer's head backwards.
Alkofer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stinkman.
Stinkman misses with a body shot.
Stinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Alkofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stinkman.
Alkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Stinkman looks to land a combination. Alkofer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A cross from Stinkman lands.
Stinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alkofer dodges the punch combination from Stinkman.
A slow jab from Stinkman misses its intended target.
Alkofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Stinkman is just out of range.
Alkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Stinkman throws a sloppy body shot
and Alkofer counters with a good, hard body kick but Stinkman shrugs it off.
Stinkman scores with a shot to the body.
Alkofer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stinkman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alkofer counters with a head kick.
Alkofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stinkman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkman avoids the body shot from Alkofer.
Alkofer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alkofer counters with a head kick. That will keep Stinkman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chuck Alkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Stinkman is predictable there
and Alkofer counters with a low kick, right behind Stinkman 's knee.
Stinkman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stinkman postures up.
Stinkman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stinkman 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.
Stinkman throws and elbow that misses. Alkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stinkman's guard. Nice move by Alkofer!
Stinkman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alkofer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stinkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer drops back looking for a leg! Stinkman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stinkman manages to kick Alkofer off! Alkofer jumps back into Stinkman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alkofer doesn't defend quickly enough and Stinkman has managed to lock this one up! Can Alkofer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stinkman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mitch Stinkman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Blanco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco misses with a wild combination.
Blanco works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Blanco throws a series of strikes that have Penn backpedaling.
Blanco misses with the combination.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanco circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn lands with a right hand.
It looks like Maximo Blanco has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Blanco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn misses with a combination
and Blanco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Penn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blanco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn misses with a combination
letting Blanco counter with a right hand.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Blanco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blanco misses.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Blanco moves into the clinch.
Blanco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanco throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blanco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blanco thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Blanco.
Blanco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blanco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn misses with a combination
and Blanco counters by moving into the clinch.
Blanco controlling the action here for a moment.
Blanco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco throws a series of strikes that have Penn backpedaling.
It looks like BJ Penn 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!
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blanco instigates a clinch.
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Blanco.
Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Blanco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Blanco counters with a nice leg kick.
Blanco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blanco breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blanco throws a one two combo.
Blanco lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn is rocked!
Blanco is working the combinations to good effect here.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Blanco.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Blanco counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Blanco misses.
The crowd cheers as Blanco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Blanco counters by moving into the clinch.
Blanco breaks from the clinch.
Blanco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blanco just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control Blanco's posture but Blanco avoids it.
Blanco working the ground and pound from side control.
Blanco takes a little break here. Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blanco'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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Blanco stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Blanco dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Blanco counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blanco!
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanco.
A head kick from Blanco lands but Penn takes it in his stride.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanco finish him?
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blanco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blanco gets the takedown into side control.
Blanco stands up.
Maximo Blanco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blanco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Blanco controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanco content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blanco is staying active.
Blanco controlling the pace for now.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to hold on but Blanco postures up.
Blanco controlling the position easily from mount.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Blanco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blanco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
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.
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Maximo Blanco just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blanco counters with a two punch combo.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blanco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Blanco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blanco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a two punch combo.
Blanco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blanco moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Penn jumps guard but Blanco stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blanco manages to break the clinch.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blanco counters with a body kick.
Maximo Blanco is winning the standup battle so far.
Blanco connects with a right hand. Penn shakes it off.
Blanco punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanco fails to land with a series of punches.
Blanco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a good low kick that Penn was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blanco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco throws a good cross that connects.
Blanco instigates a clinch.
Blanco is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blanco down to the mat. Blanco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximo Blanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blanco!
Blanco works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Blanco scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Blanco does no damage.
Blanco lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Blanco.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Blanco counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blanco throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Blanco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blanco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco postures up.
Blanco wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blanco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blanco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn looking to control.
Blanco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blanco thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco throws a series of strikes that have Penn backpedaling.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Blanco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Penn throws a right hand that Blanco ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanco also avoids with ease.
Blanco fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Blanco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Blanco!
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Blanco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blanco manages to break the clinch.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Blanco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Blanco.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blanco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Blanco moved out of range nicely.
Blanco throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Blanco.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blanco. That's going to slow Penn down.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Blanco counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Blanco clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick from Blanco.
Blanco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Blanco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blanco moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knees to the body from Blanco.
Blanco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanco clinches.
Blanco has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Penn misses
and Blanco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
Penn tries to hold on but Blanco pushes him away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco content just to control the position here.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Blanco controlling from mount.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to hold on but Blanco pushes him away.
Blanco content just to control the position here.
Penn tries to hold on but Blanco pushes him away.
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.
Blanco controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Blanco's attempts to control the action.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Blanco controlling his opponent.
Blanco avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Blanco had his way with BJ Penn in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Blanco counters with a two punch combo.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a one-two to the body.
Blanco misses with a double jab.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Blanco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blanco.
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanco instigates a clinch.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blanco keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanco manages to break the clinch.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Blanco counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by BJ Penn.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blanco counters with a stiff right hand.
Blanco moves into the clinch.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Blanco counters by moving into the clinch.
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
letting Blanco counter with a right hand.
Penn works over Blanco's head and body with a nice combination.
Blanco forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Penn jumps guard but Blanco stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maximo Blanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Blanco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Penn tries to bum rush Blanco with a series of wild strikes but Blanco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanco has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Blanco closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Blanco as the two fighters clinch.
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanco stalks Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penn's face. Penn staggers backwards, shaken.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Blanco counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blanco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blanco.
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!
Penn keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Blanco is looking to stand up but Penn won't let him.
Maximo Blanco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position but Blanco postures up.
Blanco tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Blanco is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blanco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blanco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanco circles away quickly and effectively.
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.
Blanco lands a slapping body shot.
Penn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Blanco counters with a head kick.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn misses with a double jab
and Blanco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Penn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blanco smiles and moves away.
Blanco lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Blanco moves into the clinch.
Maximo Blanco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blanco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Blanco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blanco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:42
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:42
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Blanco!
Maximo Blanco is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juilo De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kay (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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juilo De Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Kay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kay - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juilo De Santos!
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