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Reach 23 - Thunder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peppy Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greco somewhat.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Greco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Greco trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
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.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to stand up but Greco is controlling him.
Greco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greco wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Greco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Greco prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greco controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppy Greco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Greco thows a body shot but no joy.
Greco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greco throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Greco seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones kicks off Greco and gets to his feet.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greco in his tracks.
Greco slips a straight right by Jones.
Greco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Peppy Greco has been cut.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Greco closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Greco pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a jab when Greco was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Greco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppy Greco.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Greco slips the punch.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greco.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greco manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greco wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Greco 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greco.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to stand but Greco is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peppy Greco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greco is looking to land body kicks.
Greco throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greco on the side of the head.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greco moves away.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Greco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco fails to land the takedown.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppy Greco.
Greco moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Greco. Greco gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a hook but Greco avoids it easily.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greco slips a jab from Jones.
Greco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Jones misses.
Greco walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Greco.
Greco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
That has opened up Peppy Greco's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Greco loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Greco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones lands a hook that stumbles Greco back into the cage. Jones follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Greco to the canvas! Jones pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Greco has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (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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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablo somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
Tyson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pablo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Nice defenses there by Pablo.
Tyson leaves Pablo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Pablo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Pablo tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pablo gets the takedown into side control.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Pablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson is holding on to half guard well.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pablo shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Pablo on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pablo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Pablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Pablo clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juan Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Pablo with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a shot to the body
and Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pablo closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Pablo pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Pablo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a swing at Pablo's ribcage but misses.
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Pablo shoots in.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Pablo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pablo postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson pulls Pablo in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Pablo isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyson pushes Pablo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pablo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four 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.
Pablo misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Pablo on that attempt.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Pablo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Pablo throws a combination that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Juan Pablo has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Pablo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pablo misses with a jab to the body
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tyson has cracked Pablo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tyson lands another huge swinging hook and Pablo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Pablo, before Tyson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Gein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Collins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gein takes a step back to recover.
Collins throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ed Gein has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Collins checks it well.
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Gein.
It looks like Frank Collins has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Collins.
Gein blocks a head kick by Collins.
Gein blocks a head kick by Collins.
Gein throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gein looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins closes the distance and pushes Gein back into the cage.
Gein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Gein dodges an elbow strike from Collins.
Gein is trying to break free.
Gein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collins throws an elbow but misses.
Collins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins prevents Gein from breaking the clinch.
Gein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Collins working aggressively here.
Gein scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Gein is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Gein is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Collins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gein blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collins throws an elbow but misses.
Gein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gein.
Gein stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins looks gassed!
Collins throws a head kick but Gein moves out of range.
Gein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gein throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Gein throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Collins.
A leg kick checked by Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Gein misses the shot to the body.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Gein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gein scores with a shot to the body.
Gein sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Gein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gein scores with a nice right hand.
Gein missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins slips under a jab.
Gein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gein, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gein throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Gein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gein lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Gein misses with a series of wild punches.
Gein blocks a head kick by Collins.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Gein tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gein lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Gein.
Gein throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Gein blocks a head kick by Collins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gein connects with a looping right hand.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gein lands a jab to the nose.
Gein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Gein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ed Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Gein.
Gein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gein. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gein.
Gein throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Gein misses with a straight left.
Gein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gein throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gein lands a lovely overhand right.
Gein connects with a nice looking jab.
Gein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gein lands a left and a right that send Collins crashing to the mat, dazed. Gein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Collins is rocked!
Gein is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Collins hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ed Gein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boner Patrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Patrol's choice of entrance music: All the way crunked up -lil jon ft waka flocka. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Boner Patrol!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patrol.
Patrol shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Patrol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Patrol.
Thompson is trying to control Patrol's posture but Patrol avoids it.
Thompson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patrol on the ground.
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Patrol wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Patrol working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrol scoring with punches and elbows.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Patrol keeps moving and retains side control.
Patrol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Patrol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patrol trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Patrol cracks Thompson with a big elbow.
Thompson pushes Patrol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Patrol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Patrol lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patrol drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Patrol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Patrol 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Patrol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patrol drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Patrol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patrol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patrol wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrol seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Patrol is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patrol to get the leverage.
Patrol thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Patrol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patrol pulls his head out easily.
Patrol drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Patrol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Patrol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patrol.
Thompson wants to control but Patrol is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrol is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson punching from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Patrol working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Patrol in his half guard.
Patrol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Patrol in his half guard.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patrol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Patrol is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrol is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patrol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patrol slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boner Patrol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Patrol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Patrol circles away easily
and Patrol counters with a takedown into side control.
Patrol is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Patrol lands an elbow.
Thompson is not content to let Patrol control the position.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patrol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patrol grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple.
Check out the look on Patrol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson wants to control but Patrol postures up.
Patrol wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Patrol scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrol connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
Patrol lands an elbow.
Patrol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Patrol tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Patrol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Patrol working the head with strikes.
Thompson tries to bench press Patrol off him but Patrol keeps the position.
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thompson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Patrol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patrol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Patrol is putting a hurting on Thompson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thompson is rocked!
Patrol working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Patrol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Patrol connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patrol lands some shots froms side control.
Boner Patrol has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big shot lands for Patrol! That's hurt Thompson! Will he recover? Patrol fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boner Patrol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt. Gracie has chosen we'll be alright - Travie McCoy as his entrance music. Ralph Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Jones pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie 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.
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carl Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Jones throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Jones 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.
Jones clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Carl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie jumps guard but Jones stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Jones content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Carl Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carl Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie jumps guard but Jones stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Jones in his guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ralph Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Carl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones lands a high kick!
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ralph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luscious Canonfodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luscious Canonfodder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canonfodder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canonfodder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canonfodder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilimanjaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canonfodder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick but Canonfodder moves out of range.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Canonfodder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canonfodder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilimanjaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canonfodder looks to land a combination but Kilimanjaro avoids it well.
Kilimanjaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Canonfodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilimanjaro looks for the body kick but Canonfodder saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is looking to land body kicks.
Kilimanjaro misses with a wild combination.
Canonfodder ducks under a wild hook from Kilimanjaro.
Canonfodder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilimanjaro.
Canonfodder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Canonfodder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilimanjaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilimanjaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kilimanjaro tests Canonfodder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canonfodder is rocked!
Kilimanjaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Canonfodder is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canonfodder moves away.
Kilimanjaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Canonfodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luscious Canonfodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilimanjaro throws a low kick, looking for Canonfodder's leg but Canonfodder calmly moves out of range.
Canonfodder misses with a hook. Kilimanjaro ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kilimanjaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Canonfodder which made him look bad.
Kilimanjaro darts in trying to clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilimanjaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Canonfodder counters with a left and a right that stings Kilimanjaro.
Canonfodder moves out of range of the body kick.
Canonfodder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kilimanjaro misses.
Good shot there by Canonfodder.
Canonfodder scores with a hook to the body. Kilimanjaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilimanjaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canonfodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilimanjaro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canonfodder's guard.
Kilimanjaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canonfodder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilimanjaro defends it easily.
Kilimanjaro slips nicely into half guard.
Kilimanjaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kilimanjaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder tries to roll over but Kilimanjaro keeps him under control.
Kilimanjaro throwing shots but Canonfodder is blocking nicely.
Canonfodder is pressing down on Kilimanjaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilimanjaro content to stall in guard here.
Canonfodder wants to sweep here but Kilimanjaro controlling him for the moment.
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canonfodder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilimanjaro manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canonfodder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilimanjaro working for a triangle but Canonfodder defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro 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.
Kilimanjaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canonfodder is fending him off so far but Kilimanjaro persists. Nope, Canonfodder circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilimanjaro misses with a kick to the body
and Canonfodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilimanjaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canonfodder looks to throw the jab but Kilimanjaro is out of range.
Canonfodder blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilimanjaro misses with a double jab
and Canonfodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilimanjaro thinking.
Kilimanjaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canonfodder.
Canonfodder throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilimanjaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canonfodder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilimanjaro.
Hector Kilimanjaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilimanjaro throws a body punch but Canonfodder moves out of range.
Canonfodder throws a right hand that Kilimanjaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilimanjaro also avoids with ease.
Kilimanjaro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro is defended easily by Canonfodder.
Canonfodder lands the left hand.
Kilimanjaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canonfodder defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canonfodder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilimanjaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilimanjaro misses with a body kick.
Kilimanjaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and clinches up with Canonfodder, looking for a takedown. Kilimanjaro pushes Canonfodder against the cage but Canonfodder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hector Kilimanjaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilimanjaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canonfodder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canonfodder stuffs the takedown.
Canonfodder 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.
Kilimanjaro misses with a looping right.
Kilimanjaro misses with the combination.
Canonfodder slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro misses with a straight right.
Kilimanjaro misses with a takedown
letting Canonfodder counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilimanjaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Canonfodder counters with a low kick, right behind Kilimanjaro 's knee.
Canonfodder scores with a jab.
Kilimanjaro misses with a leg kick.
Canonfodder slips under a jab.
Kilimanjaro throws a leg kick
and Canonfodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilimanjaro thinking.
A punch combination from Kilimanjaro misses.
Kilimanjaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilimanjaro misses with a takedown
and Canonfodder counters with a three punch combo that has Kilimanjaro backing up. Kilimanjaro nods at Canonfodder to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro throws a hook but Canonfodder avoids it easily.
Canonfodder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilimanjaro.
Canonfodder connects with a single shot there.
Canonfodder stuns Kilimanjaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Canonfodder. Beautiful body shot.
Kilimanjaro misses with the combination.
Kilimanjaro shoots for a takedown but Canonfodder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilimanjaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Canonfodder. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luscious Canonfodder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Canonfodder swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilimanjaro.
Canonfodder lands with a shot to the body.
Canonfodder tries to work over Kilimanjaro's front leg with a kick but Kilimanjaro checks it.
Canonfodder catches Kilimanjaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilimanjaro cracks Canonfodder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canonfodder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canonfodder scores with a hook to the body. Kilimanjaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilimanjaro looks to land a right hand but Canonfodder moved out of range.
Kilimanjaro throws a nice looking combination but Canonfodder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses
and Canonfodder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canonfodder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Kilimanjaro tenderised Canonfodder's leg. Canonfodder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canonfodder scores with a one two! Kilimanjaro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kilimanjaro misses with a leg kick
and Canonfodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilimanjaro looks to throw the jab but Canonfodder is out of range.
Kilimanjaro with a poor takedown
and Canonfodder counters with a left to the body.
Kilimanjaro throws a body kick the misses
and Canonfodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilimanjaro thinking.
Canonfodder moves out of range of the body kick from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro shoots and misses
and Canonfodder counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilimanjaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canonfodder fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilimanjaro looks to clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch but Canonfodder moves away
and Kilimanjaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilimanjaro looks to land a combination but Canonfodder avoids it well.
Canonfodder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kilimanjaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canonfodder. Kilimanjaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilimanjaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Canonfodder.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Canonfodder. Those never looked like landing.
Kilimanjaro shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilimanjaro throws a combination that misses
and Canonfodder counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canonfodder sprawls well. Canonfodder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Canonfodder looks to land a right hand but Kilimanjaro moved out of range.
Canonfodder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown but Canonfodder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canonfodder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilimanjaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canonfodder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilimanjaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilimanjaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canonfodder misses with a wild body shot.
Kilimanjaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Canonfodder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Canonfodder - just one landing.
Canonfodder blocks a low kick nicely.
Canonfodder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilimanjaro throws out a loose jab but Canonfodder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilimanjaro misses with a hook. Canonfodder ducked under it nicely.
Canonfodder defending well as Kilimanjaro loads up on a big left hand.
Kilimanjaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilimanjaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilimanjaro dives in and grabs Canonfodder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canonfodder pushes down on Kilimanjaro's head and hops out.
A nice combination there by Canonfodder.
Kilimanjaro throws out a loose jab but Canonfodder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilimanjaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canonfodder is fending him off so far but Kilimanjaro persists. Nope, Canonfodder circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luscious Canonfodder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canonfodder 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... Luscious Canonfodder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Xxplosive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savage tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Savage trying to control from the bottom.
Watts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Watts is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Watts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watts is working away from the top position though.
Savage punching from the bottom.
Watts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyrone Watts has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Savage shoots and misses
and Watts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts looks to land a strike but Savage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watts controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control the position but Watts postures up.
Watts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Watts defends easily.
Watts with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage is trying to keep Watts in close.
Savage throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watts defends well.
Savage is trying to control the position but Watts postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage tries to clinch up
and Watts counters with a nice body shot.
Savage with a poor takedown
and Watts counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savage!
Savage wants to hold on but Watts pushes him away.
Savage is bucking up trying to escape but Watts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savage can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts controlling from mount.
Savage tries to hold on but Watts pushes him away.
Watts controlling from mount.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Watts's attempts to control the action.
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.
Savage 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.
Savage wants to improve his position but Watts is controlling well.
Watts wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well.
Savage is not content to let Watts control the position.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watts's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage missing with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Savage struggling to land strikes to the head as Watts covers up.
Savage punches the canvas rather than the man.
Savage missing with strikes.
Watts preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage.
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.
Watts looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Savage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tyrone Watts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Savage looking to break Watts's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watts remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Savage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watts dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watts lands with a nice body punch.
Savage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Watts defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Watts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
Savage has his foot on Watts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watts works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watts defends it easily.
Watts wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage controls Watts momentarily but Watts frees himself.
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.
Watts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage keeping full guard, as Watts tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watts trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Watts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Sadona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Sadona!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahal throws a hook but Sadona avoids it easily.
Mahal throws a hook but Sadona blocks it.
Mahal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadona was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahal.
No luck for Sadona with that takedown attempt.
Sadona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahal.
Sadona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahal is fending him off so far but Sadona persists. Nope, Mahal circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taj Mahal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Sadona.
Mahal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sadona tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mahal is in Sadona's guard.
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.
Mahal drops back looking for a leg! Sadona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadona manages to kick Mahal off! Mahal jumps back into Sadona's guard.
Sadona looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal drops back looking for a leg! Sadona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadona manages to kick Mahal off! Mahal jumps back into Sadona's guard.
Mahal wants to control from the top but Sadona keeps moving.
Mahal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadona wants to stand but Mahal is controlling the position.
Mahal passes into half guard.
Mahal controlling the pace.
Mahal is working for a kimura but Sadona is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Mahal is pressing down on Sadona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadona is holding on for now.
Mahal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mahal thows a huge punch but Sadona dodges it nicely.
Mahal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sadona is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahal.
Mahal is pressing down on Sadona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadona is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sadona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sadona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahal pushing down on Sadona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mahal is working for a kimura but Sadona is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahal working Sadona over with strikes.
Mahal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sadona defends it well.
Mahal trying to control from half guard but Sadona is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadona tries to roll over but Mahal keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Mahal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good exchange - Mahal coming out on top.
Mahal throws out a loose jab but Sadona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahal misses the jab.
Sadona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahal looks to throw the jab but Sadona is out of range.
Amir Sadona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahal lands a glancing blow to the side of Sadona's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mahal is looking to slow Sadona down with leg kicks.
Mahal looks to land a right hand but Sadona moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadona tries to clinch but Mahal moves out of range.
Mahal throws a series of punches but Sadona moves out of range.
Mahal shoots in and bounces Sadona off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sadona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sadona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sadona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sadona!
Sadona decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mahal checks a low kick from Sadona.
Sadona misses with a takedown
and Mahal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mahal to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadona misses with a takedown
and Mahal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahal.
Taj Mahal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Sadona.
Sadona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadona can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mahal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadona wants to get back to his feet.
Mahal is trying to control. Sadona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahal trying to pass the guard but Sadona defending well.
Mahal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mahal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahal preventing the sweep.
Sadona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahal gets back to full guard.
Mahal controls Sadona momentarily but Sadona frees himself.
Mahal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadona gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahal trying to keep a closed guard but Sadona is proving a slippery customer.
Sadona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahal has his foot on Sadona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadona works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadona stands and throws Mahal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Mahal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Mahal misses its intended target.
Mahal gets the takedown into side control.
Sadona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahal seems to be working for a kimura but Sadona defends the submission attempt.
Sadona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahal.
Mahal is looking to advance position but Sadona won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sadona is looking to control Mahal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadona avoid being mounted?
Mahal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sadona could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mahal has cracked it and Sadona is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mahal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taj Mahal!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alverez comes to the cage accompanied by ALL DAY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alverez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alverez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alverez throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
Howlett slips a jab from Alverez.
Alverez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alverez jabs at Howlett's body.
Howlett throws a nice looking combination but Alverez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alverez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alverez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Howlett digs a good hook to Alverez's body.
Howlett takes one on the button.
Howlett lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett slips a jab from Alverez.
Alverez throws a combination that misses
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Alverez.
A big right from Alverez misses.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Alverez loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett tries to clinch but Alverez moves out of range.
Alverez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alverez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alverez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alverez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alverez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Alverez.
Howlett lands with an overhand left.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Alverez pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Alverez.
Alverez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alverez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alverez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Howlett. Those never looked like landing.
Howlett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alverez.
Alverez misses with a hook to the body
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Alverez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Alverez.
Alverez 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.
Alverez postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alverez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alverez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett trying to control the position.
Howlett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alverez distracts Howlett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Alverez controlling him for the moment.
Alverez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Howlett, up you get!
Alverez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alverez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alverez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Alverez is just out of range.
Mike Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alverez.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alverez misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Alverez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alverez has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alverez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alverez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alverez throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Alverez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alverez as he avoids it easily.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett swings for the body but Alverez moves out of range.
Alverez lands a jab to Howlett's midsection.
Alverez throws a big shot that misses.
Alverez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Alverez is out of range.
Alverez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howlett circles away quickly and effectively.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howlett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett throws an elbow but Alverez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alverez pushes Howlett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Howlett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Howlett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alverez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Howlett.
Howlett working away.
Alverez is looking for a sweep.
Alverez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howlett's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez gets full guard.
Howlett trying to control but Alverez is working from the bottom.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alverez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alverez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett is in close to Alverez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alverez keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
Alverez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howlett.
Alverez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard.
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett has an active guard here but Alverez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howlett!
Alverez controlling from the full mount.
Alverez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Howlett is looking to improve his position but Alverez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howlett regains half guard.
Alverez works his way into full mount!
Howlett tries to reverse the position but Alverez maintains control.
Alverez dominating with strikes here.
Alverez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howlett is looking to escape.
Alverez breaks from Howlett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Alverez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Alverez misses.
Howlett is rocked!
Howlett is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Alverez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Howlett crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Howlett's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Alverez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonichie Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkrieg has chosen You Better Pray- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonichie Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkrieg misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong rushes Blitzkrieg and presses him up against the cage.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Hong breaks the clinch.
Blitzkrieg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitzkrieg throws out the jab.
Blitzkrieg looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Blitzkrieg fails to land with a series of punches.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Blitzkrieg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blitzkrieg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blitzkrieg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong rushes Blitzkrieg and presses him up against the cage.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Blitzkrieg's ribcage. Blitzkrieg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitzkrieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blitzkrieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Blitzkrieg looks gassed!
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blitzkrieg momentarily.
It looks like Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has been cut.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blitzkrieg.
Hong misses with a hook to the body
letting Blitzkrieg counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitzkrieg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong.
Hong swings for the body but Blitzkrieg moves out of range.
Hong lands a head shot.
Hong cracks Blitzkrieg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hong cracks Blitzkrieg with an open hand slap.
Hong is looking to wear down Blitzkrieg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonichie Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitzkrieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blitzkrieg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong sends Blitzkrieg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hong is motioning to the referee to let Blitzkrieg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Blitzkrieg is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hong throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Blitzkrieg is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tonichie Hong!
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