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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Scotsdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phillip Scotsdale!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotsdale throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Scotsdale throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
A punch combination from Scotsdale misses.
Scotsdale misses with a wild body shot.
Scotsdale throws a head kick that misses.
Scotsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scotsdale misses with the combination.
Scotsdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Scotsdale misses with a two punch combination.
Scotsdale throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Scotsdale tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva blocks a head kick by Scotsdale.
Scotsdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scotsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scotsdale throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Scotsdale sprawls well.
Scotsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva moves out of range as Scotsdale throws a body kick.
Scotsdale misses with a head kick.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Scotsdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Scotsdale is working from the bottom.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scotsdale keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva 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.
Silva passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Scotsdale is keeping him busy.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Scotsdale is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scotsdale tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Scotsdale throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Scotsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scotsdale swivels and escapes.
Scotsdale throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Scotsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillip Scotsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotsdale throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Scotsdale throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Scotsdale only half commits.
Scotsdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva looks for a takedown but Scotsdale sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotsdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Scotsdale screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DK MON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Burks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MON comes to the cage accompanied by Bruno Mars-Just the Way You Are. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stephan Burks enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DK MON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephan Burks!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burks tries to clinch but MON moves out of range.
Burks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MON.
Burks forces MON back against the cage and clinches.
MON drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MON is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burks can't fight it off and eventually MON manages to take the fight to the floor. Burks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burks looking to hit a scissor sweep but MON is one step ahead there.
MON stops Burks from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MON accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MON postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burks trying to keep a closed guard but MON is proving a slippery customer.
MON postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burks looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stephan Burks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MON counters with a shoot takedown. Burks fights it but they end up in guard.
Burks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MON throwing strikes but missing.
Burks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MON 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.
MON with a nice head shot there.
Burks looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MON pushing down on Burks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MON is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MON is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Burks is hurt! He's hurt bad - MON fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Burks from any more punishment! Congratulations to MON! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DK MON!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Sprout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, JC Sprout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sprout tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers decides to stand back up.
Sprout fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sprout lands the left hand.
A cross from Sprout lands.
Sprout lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Sprout connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
Sprout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sprout moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprout lands an overhand right.
Rogers swings for the body but Sprout moves out of range.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Sprout finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Sprout scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JC Sprout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sprout scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Sprout counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers looks gassed!
Sprout has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sprout lands a body punch.
Sprout struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Sprout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprout scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Sprout scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sprout.
Sprout scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sprout lands with a short shot to the head.
Sprout breaks the clinch.
Sprout lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sprout lands a jab to the nose.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sprout lands with a nice body punch.
Sprout tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Sprout cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sprout cracks Rogers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rogers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sprout finish him?
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Sprout finish him?
Sprout stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BOOM! Sprout lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rogers. Rogers tries to recover but Sprout is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rogers lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JC Sprout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeburdiah Zappatista is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Ho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zappatista but Zappatista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zappatista scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zappatista tries to score with some ground and pound. Ho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Zappatista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zappatista lands with a punch from half guard.
Zappatista throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Ho tries to roll over but Zappatista keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zappatista connects with a nice short shot to Ho's temple.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zappatista.
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zappatista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Zappatista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zappatista is just content to waste time from the top position. Ho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zappatista keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ho's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zappatista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zappatista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ho's head.
Zappatista stops Ho from standing up.
Zappatista won't allow Ho to sweep him here.
Zappatista thows a big elbow that misses.
Zappatista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zappatista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zappatista advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ho tries to kick Zappatista off in order to stand up. Zappatista Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Check out the look on Zappatista's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zappatista passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ho!
Zappatista scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zappatista 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.
Zappatista landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zappatista in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Ho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ho is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zappatista lands a big shot there that rocks Ho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ho looks gassed!
Zappatista lands a nice shot to the head.
Zappatista postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ho looks a forlorn figure.
Zappatista is landing with some decent strikes but Ho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista looking to control but Ho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ho actively working from the bottom here.
Ho tries to kick Zappatista off but Zappatista keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zappatista is trying to control. Ho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zappatista is working for a kimura but Ho is defending it quite comfortably.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Zappatista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho has hold of Zappatista's hands but Zappatista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Zappatista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ho gets back to full guard.
Ho wants to get back to his feet but Zappatista passes into half guard.
Zappatista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ho is looking to escape.
Ho gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zappatista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zappatista is one step ahead there.
Zappatista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeburdiah Zappatista dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zappatista defends it nicely.
Zappatista scores with a nice body kick.
Zappatista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Zappatista throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zappatista here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zappatista makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Ho misses with a looping left.
Ho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ho is breathing heavily.
Zappatista lands a head kick. Ho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zappatista throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Zappatista.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ho's calf.
Zappatista throws a head kick that Ho semi-blocks.
Kai Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappatista ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
Zappatista bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zappatista gets to mount! Ho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zappatista with shots to the head and body - Ho looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Zappatista connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zappatista lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ho is trying to escape the mount.
Zappatista looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zappatista tries to control but Ho wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista lands with some strikes.
Ho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zappatista has hold of Ho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zappatista punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zappatista scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ho taking shots to the head.
Zeburdiah Zappatista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zappatista is working away from the top position though.
Ho tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is refusing to be controlled, as Zappatista sits in half guard.
Ho is pressing down on Zappatista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zappatista won't allow Ho to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zappatista's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ho can't keep his opponent in guard - Zappatista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Ho is staying active underneath Zappatista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ho is refusing to be controlled, as Zappatista sits in half guard.
Ho is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zappatista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zappatista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ho is staying active underneath Zappatista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zappatista lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zappatista wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho looking for submissions off his back.
Ho regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeburdiah Zappatista dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ho lands with a shot to the body.
Ho misses with a double jab
and Zappatista counters with a good low kick that Ho was not able to check.
Zappatista throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zappatista plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zappatista to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zappatista passes Ho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zappatista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zappatista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ho tries to get to full guard but Zappatista has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zappatista lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista working over Ho with some ground and pound. Ho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zappatista is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ho is trying to stand back up but Zappatista is controlling him
Zappatista lands strikes from half guard.
Zappatista seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zappatista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zappatista tries to pass to full mount but Ho defends it.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.
Zappatista lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zappatista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zappatista connects with a nice short shot to Ho's temple.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Ho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zappatista working some strikes from top position.
Zappatista with a nice head shot there.
Ho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zappatista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ho is trying to control the position but Zappatista postures up.
Zappatista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ho's head.
Zappatista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Zappatista stands and throws Ho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zappatista looks up at the clock and then as Ho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zappatista smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zappatista advances to full mount.
Zappatista prevents Ho from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zappatista cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ho is looking to get to half guard.
Ho taking shots to the head.
Zappatista lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zeburdiah Zappatista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zappatista avoids the attempt from Ho to control.
Ho working to try and regain half guard.
Zappatista lands a heavy elbow.
Ho is trying desperately to improve position.
Zappatista lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kai Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zappatista fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zappatista tries to control but Ho wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeburdiah Zappatista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zappatista 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeburdiah Zappatista!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Cringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Cringe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch tries to clinch up.
Cringe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cringe.
Cringe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Punch on the side of the head.
Punch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cringe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cringe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punch. Punch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cringe moves into the clinch successfully.
Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cringe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cringe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cringe throws a combination. Punch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cringe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cringe keeps the fight on the outside.
Cringe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cringe cracks Punch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cringe cracks Punch with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cringe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punch. Punch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cringe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punch in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cringe as he connects with a hook.
Punch is looking to clinch but Cringe is avoiding it.
Punch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cringe checks a low kick from Punch.
Cringe lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cringe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Punch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cringe to score with a decent uppercut.
Cringe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Punch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Punch has closed the distance and engaged Cringe in a clinch.
Punch trying to control the position but instead, Cringe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punch into the cage.
Punch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punch working hard to break the clinch.
Punch tries a knee to the head but Cringe blocks it.
Cringe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Cringe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch but Cringe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cringe lands a really nice looking cross but Punch seems unphased.
Punch misses with a body kick.
Cringe moves out of range of the body kick from Punch.
Cringe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cringe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Punch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice jab there from Cringe.
Punch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cringe scores with a nice head shot.
Punch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cringe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punch throws a hook but Cringe blocks it.
Punch tries to clinch but Cringe is having none of it.
Punch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cringe is out of range and Punch settles back down.
Punch wants to clinch up but Cringe keeps it at a distance.
Punch rushes Cringe and presses him up against the cage.
Punch misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cringe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cringe has him pressed against the cage.
Cringe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch trying to land knees to the body.
Cringe breaks the clinch.
Cringe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cringe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dean Cringe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cringe drives through and clinches with Punch against the cage.
Cringe being controlled against the cage.
Punch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punch tries to clinch but Cringe moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cringe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cringe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cringe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch but Cringe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cringe cracks Punch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cringe swats away the attempt to clinch by Punch.
Punch has Cringe up against the cage in a clinch.
Cringe stalling against the cage.
Punch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short uppercut from Cringe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch is trying to break free.
Cringe tries to circle away but Punch has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Punch just leaning against Cringe, taking a breather.
Cringe tries to break free but Punch pushes him back against the cage.
Punch misses with a punch on the inside.
Punch slowing the pace effectively.
Punch manages to break the clinch.
Punch takes one on the button.
Punch misses with a looping left.
Jab by Cringe.
Punch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cringe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cringe, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cringe closes the distance and clinches.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cringe has him pressed against the cage.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Cringe has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Cringe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Punch does no damage.
Punch walks into a stiff left hand from Cringe.
Cringe connects with a crisp jab.
Punch is looking to clinch.
Cringe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punch.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cringe's waist but Cringe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Cringe lands with a shot to the body.
Punch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Punch doesn't manage to clinch there - Cringe circles away.
Cringe swats away the attempt to clinch by Punch.
Punch tries to clinch but Cringe is having none of it.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cringe lands a lovely overhand right.
Cringe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cringe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cringe connects with a body shot.
Cringe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cringe prevents Punch from breaking the clinch.
Cringe wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cringe breaks from the clinch.
Cringe scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Cringe.
Cringe lands a jab.
Cringe jabs Punch right on the nose. Punch blinks but takes it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punch stalling against the cage.
Cringe tries to circle away but Punch has him pinned against the cage.
Cringe manages to break the clinch.
Cringe cracks Punch with a good jab.
Cringe cracks Punch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Punch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Cringe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Punch doesn't seem phased though.
Punch doesn't manage to clinch there - Cringe circles away.
Cringe with a nice cross.
Cringe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Punch moves in looking to clinch but Cringe pushes him off.
Don Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cringe connects with a body shot.
Cringe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cringe throws a combination. Punch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punch throws a low kick, looking for Cringe's leg but Cringe calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cringe.
Punch doesn't manage to clinch there - Cringe circles away.
Punch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punch throws the left hand but Cringe avoids the punch easily.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch thows a body shot but no joy.
Cringe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch misses with a hook. Cringe ducked under it nicely.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Cringe.
Good standup being displayed there by Cringe as he connects with a hook.
Cringe scores with a jab to the body.
Dean Cringe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cringe throws out a powerful jab.
Punch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punch misses the shot to the body.
Cringe scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cringe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cringe cracks Punch with a good jab.
Cringe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Punch tries to clinch up but Cringe circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Cringe.
Cringe scores with a jab.
Cringe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Punch.
Cringe works Punch's body with a nice hook.
Punch throws a head kick but Cringe moves out of range.
Cringe scores with a nice right hand.
Cringe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cringe scores with the left hand. Punch knows he should have avoided that one.
Punch needs to keep his hands up - Cringe had a free shot at his head there.
Punch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cringe lands with a nice combination. Punch backs away looking to recover.
Cringe scores with a jab.
Punch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cringe swats away the attempt to clinch by Punch.
Punch moves in looking to clinch but Cringe pushes him off.
Cringe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cringe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to clinch but Cringe moves out of range.
Cringe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cringe lunges at Punch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Punch's hand.
Punch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Cringe.
Punch misses with the combination.
Punch wants to land a leg kick but Cringe is out of range.
Cringe works over Punch's head and body with a nice combination.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Cringe.
Cringe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Punch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Punch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cringe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Cringe.
Punch tries to clinch but Cringe is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Punch.
Punch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Cringe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Punch moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cringe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cringe.
Cringe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cringe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cringe managing to block the knees to the body from Punch.
Punch is looking to break free of the clinch but Cringe has double underhooks.
Cringe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cringe swats away the attempt to clinch by Punch.
Cringe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punch in his tracks.
Punch tries to clinch but Cringe moves out of range.
Cringe lands a nice looking body shot.
Cringe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cringe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cringe lands a nice looking body shot.
Cringe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cringe blocks a jab.
Cringe lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cringe closes the distance and clinches.
Cringe tries to circle away but Punch has him pinned against the cage.
Cringe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cringe can't break the clinch.
Punch tries to break free but Cringe pushes him back against the cage.
Cringe lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Cringe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punch looking to stall.
Cringe is leaning against Punch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cringe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punch just leaning against Cringe, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Cringe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cringe is trying to break the clinch but Punch is controlling him.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Cringe has him pressed against the cage.
Cringe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch trying to control the position but instead, Cringe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punch into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cringe working hard to break the clinch.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Cringe keeps him there for the moment.
Punch is trying to maintain a safe position but Cringe gets an underhook and turns Punch into the cage.
Punch misses with a punch on the inside.
Punch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cringe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cringe lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cringe.
Cringe scores with a jab to the head.
Cringe works over Punch's head and body with a nice combination.
Punch wants to clinch up but Cringe keeps it at a distance.
Punch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cringe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cringe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Cringe moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries a head kick but it misses.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cringe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punch takes one on the button.
Cringe lands with an uppercut that bounces Punch off the cage and back into rage.
Cringe connects with a jab.
Cringe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punch gets underhooks to prevent Cringe's takedown attempt.
Cringe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Punch stalling in the clinch but Cringe improves position.
Punch stalling the fight.
Cringe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cringe has Punch pressed against the cage, preventing Punch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cringe wants to break free but Punch has control.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Cringe keeps him there for the moment.
Cringe is working Punch over against the cage.
Cringe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch swings wildly with an uppercut but Cringe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cringe is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Cringe.
Cringe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Punch taking a breather.
Punch trying to land knees to the body.
Dean Cringe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Punch throws a head punch that misses.
Punch can't break the clinch.
Punch prevents Cringe from breaking the clinch.
Punch breaks the clinch.
Cringe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punch doesn't seem bothered though.
Cringe digs a good body shot into Punch's ribs.
Punch throws a series of punches but Cringe moves out of range.
Don Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punch throws a right and a left that Cringe avoids nicely.
Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Cringe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cringe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Cringe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Sullivan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
162 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Young is trying to stand back up but Sullivan is controlling him
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Young defends it well.
Young is trying to stand up here but Sullivan is controlling him well.
Young is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sullivan is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position.
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.
Sullivan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Young is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colon Pointin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuro Kumiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kumiko's choice of entrance music: Enter the Samurai. Colon Pointin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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, Colon Pointin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kuro Kumiko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pointin throws a body punch but Kumiko moves out of range.
Pointin looks to land a combination but Kumiko avoids it well.
Pointin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kumiko walks into a left hand.
Pointin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kumiko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pointin but Pointin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kumiko moves out of range as Pointin throws a body kick.
Pointin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kumiko.
Kumiko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pointin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kumiko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kumiko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pointin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pointin shrugs it off.
Kumiko looks gassed!
Pointin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pointin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pointin tries to get out of the position.
Kumiko avoids the attempt from Pointin to control.
Kumiko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumiko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kumiko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pointin is on top in guard.
Pointin wanted to stand there but Kumiko had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pointin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pointin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pointin wants to get up but he can't break Kumiko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kumiko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pointin preventing the sweep.
Kumiko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pointin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kumiko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kuro Kumiko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pointin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pointin throws a body punch but Kumiko moves out of range.
Pointin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kumiko manages to avoid it.
Pointin connects with a solid leg kick.
Pointin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pointin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumiko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pointin swivels and escapes.
Kumiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pointin's half guard.
Kumiko is breathing heavily.
Pointin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumiko is looking for a kimura here.
Pointin tries to get to full guard but Kumiko has control of the leg.
Pointin is refusing to be controlled, as Kumiko sits in half guard.
Pointin is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pointin wants to improve his position but Kumiko is controlling well.
Kumiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pointin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kumiko seems to be looking for submissions.
Pointin is looking for a sweep. Kumiko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumiko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pointin wants to control but Kumiko is keeping busy.
Pointin manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Pointin is retaining full guard.
Kumiko trying to control but Pointin is working from the bottom.
Kumiko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pointin is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuro Kumiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pointin.
Pointin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kumiko backs up against the cage.
Pointin thows a body shot but no joy.
Pointin stalks Kumiko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kumiko's face. Kumiko staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pointin.
Pointin misses with a hook.
Pointin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pointin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kumiko has time to react.
Pointin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kumiko shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuro Kumiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointin throws an overhand right that lands on Kumiko's shoulder, as Kumiko tries to avoid the shot.
Kumiko misses with the combination.
Pointin lands a lovely overhand right.
Pointin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pointin.
Pointin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pointin cracks Kumiko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kumiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pointin.
A swing and a miss from Pointin.
Pointin leaves Kumiko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kumiko slips under a jab from Pointin.
Pointin moves in looking to clinch but Kumiko pushes him off.
Colon Pointin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pointin throws a head kick but Kumiko moves out of range.
Kumiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pointin.
Pointin stuns Kumiko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kumiko blocks the body kick.
Pointin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pointin throws a hook to the side of Kumiko's head but Kumiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colon Pointin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kumiko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pointin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pointin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kumiko is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumiko advances position into side control!
Kumiko is trying to get an arm triangle but Pointin is defending well.
Kumiko trying to control the position but Pointin is working away.
Kuro Kumiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Colon Pointin.
I think Kumiko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuro Kumiko!
Kuro Kumiko is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nina Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gepetto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliva's entrance music is Eminem-Not Afraid. A fine choice. Nina Oliva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nina Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gepetto Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Oliva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliva is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliva scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliva is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Oliva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Oliva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gepetto Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimly Fiendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kime Kahoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiendish comes to the cage accompanied by Grimly Fiendish- The Damned. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kime Kahoku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoku loads up on a big right hand but Fiendish slips the punch.
Fiendish shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiendish showed some decent athleticism there.
Fiendish drops an elbow to the side of Kahoku's head.
Kahoku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiendish.
Fiendish winds up and cracks Kahoku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fiendish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahoku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiendish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiendish is looking to take a break and control but Kahoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahoku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahoku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahoku tries to roll over but Fiendish keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiendish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fiendish lands a big elbow.
Fiendish 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.
Kahoku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiendish looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kahoku taking shots to the head.
Fiendish throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kahoku blocking the ground and pound.
Fiendish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiendish lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fiendish is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kahoku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiendish scoring with strikes but Kahoku is staying in there.
Kahoku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Kime Kahoku has been cut.
Fiendish pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kahoku is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Fiendish connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fiendish lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kahoku is rocked!
That has opened up Kime Kahoku's cut even more.
A nice elbow there by Fiendish.
Fiendish with good strikes from the mount here!
Kahoku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fiendish is landing with some decent strikes but Kahoku is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kahoku is still in real trouble! Can Fiendish finish him?
The cut above Kime Kahoku's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish breaks from Kahoku's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kime Kahoku's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kime Kahoku's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grimly Fiendish!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steiner's choice of entrance music: Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Max Steiner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Arona's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner moves out of range as Arona strikes.
Steiner tries to clinch up but Arona circles away and keeps his distance.
Steiner tries to clinch up but Arona circles away and keeps his distance.
Steiner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steiner ducks under a wild hook from Arona.
Arona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steiner tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Jon Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steiner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jon Arona has been cut.
Arona misses with a looping right.
Steiner lands a lovely overhand right.
Arona is rocked!
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Arona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
Arona seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Arona misses.
Nice straight punches there by Arona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arona's elbow.
Steiner pushes Arona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steiner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steiner.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arona misses with a hook to the body
and Steiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steiner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arona breaks the clinch.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arona throws a hook but Steiner blocks it.
Arona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steiner tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Steiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arona cracks a nice hook into Steiner's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arona.
Arona blocks a jab.
Arona throws a hook but Steiner blocks it.
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
Arona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arona throws a body punch but Steiner moves out of range.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Steiner is just out of range.
Arona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona throws a looping overhand right but Steiner ducks down to avoid it.
Steiner misses with the combination.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Steiner is just out of range.
Steiner moves forwards but Arona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steiner is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Arona throws a jab when Steiner was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steiner wants to clinch up but Arona keeps it at a distance.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arona swats away the attempt to clinch by Steiner.
Nice defenses there by Steiner.
Steiner tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Steiner scores with a one two! Arona had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steiner wants to clinch.
Arona swats away the attempt to clinch by Steiner.
Arona misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Arona.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arona lands a nice hook to Steiner's body. Steiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arona throws a big shot that misses.
Steiner moves in looking to clinch but Arona pushes him off.
Arona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Arona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arona.
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
Steiner is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner slips under a jab from Arona.
Arona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arona lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
Arona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Steiner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Arona's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steiner misses with a double jab
and Arona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arona misses the shot to the body.
Arona lands a jab to Steiner's midsection.
Steiner tries to clinch
and Arona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steiner tries to clinch but Arona moves away
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arona lands a body shot.
Arona misses with a hook.
Arona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner wants to clinch but Arona slips to the side
and Arona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steiner moves in looking to clinch but Arona pushes him off.
Arona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steiner.
Steiner misses with a series of wild punches.
Arona lands a slapping body shot.
Max Steiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steiner tries to clinch but Arona moves away
and Arona counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Max Steiner has been cut.
Arona scores with a body shot.
Steiner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arona lands a glancing blow to the side of Steiner's head.
Steiner is rocked!
Steiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arona.
Steiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Arona finish him?
Steiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steiner seems to have recovered his senses.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Steiner slips the punch.
Steiner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arona counters with a big right hand! Oh Steiner is in trouble here! Arona follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Arona!
Jon Arona is the new featherweight champion!
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