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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Maracic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gabriel Brooks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Brooks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Maracic! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maracic shoots in but no luck this time. A head kick misses from Brooks. Maracic avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Maracic avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Maracic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maracic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maracic is looking for a kimura here.
Maracic thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maracic throwing shots but Brooks is blocking nicely. Maracic wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it. Maracic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Maracic is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maracic to get the leverage. Maracic is working for a submission of some sort.
Maracic is thwarting Brooks's attempts to control the position. Maracic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Maracic trying to control the pace. Maracic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Maracic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily. Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Maracic.
Brooks is looking to escape. Maracic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brooks is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Maracic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Piper's choice of entrance music: Wonderman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Piper! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Piper tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Riley clinches up against the cage. Riley scores with a shot to the side of Piper's head. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Riley. Piper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Riley.
Riley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piper or not. Riley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piper is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Riley. A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Piper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage. Riley avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Riley lands with a left to the head. Riley lands a shoulder strike. Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riley keeps control of Piper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riley scores with a nice hook to the head. Riley has Piper pressed against the cage, preventing Piper from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Piper is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks. Riley lands with a short shot to the head. Riley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Terry Piper has been cut. Riley prevents Piper from breaking the clinch. Riley lands with a left to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Riley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riley works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches. Piper looks gassed! Riley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riley scores with a nice hook to the head. Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The referee calls for Riley to work.
Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Good body shot from Riley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riley. A short right from Riley. Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Riley lands a nice shot to the body. Piper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A short right from Riley on the inside. Piper is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks. Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Riley. A short right hand to the side of the head by Riley. Riley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piper is rocked! Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Piper is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him? A nice left hand lands by Riley.
Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Riley lands a shot to the body. Riley scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riley presses Piper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Piper wants to get back to striking at distance but Riley won't allow it.
Piper seems to have recovered his senses. Piper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short uppercut from Riley. Good body shot from Riley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riley. A short right from Riley on the inside. Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Riley presses Piper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Riley lands a nice shot to the body. Riley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riley lands a right hand. Riley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley lands a body punch in the clinch. Riley lands a right hand. Stalling in the clinch from Riley.
Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Piper wants to get back to striking at distance but Riley won't allow it.
Piper is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riley. Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Riley lands with a short shot to the head. Riley lands an elbow just above Piper 's eye. Riley gets through Piper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Riley. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Piper tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Riley. Riley lands a nice uppercut. Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Riley lands with a right to the head. Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Piper. A nice right hand lands inside from Riley. Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Riley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piper. Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riley misses with the head strike.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Piper is trying to break free. Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Piper can't break the clinch.
A short right from Riley. Riley prevents Piper from breaking the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Piper tries to circle away but Riley has him pinned against the cage. Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Piper can't break the clinch.
Piper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Piper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley. Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Piper is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pipers head. Riley scores with a shot to the side of Piper's head. Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley lands with a right to the head. Riley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Riley as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut. Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Riley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Piper misses with a body punch.
Piper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage. Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut. Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Riley lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terry Piper's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Piper throws out a loose jab but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it. Riley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Piper in his tracks. Piper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Piper. Piper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terry Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piper digs a good body shot into Riley's ribs. Piper throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily. Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot. Piper throws a right and a left that both miss. Riley lands a really nice looking cross but Piper seems unphased.
Piper checks a leg kick. Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Riley. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A big right from Riley misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Piper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Piper throws a right and a left that both miss. Piper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley. Piper fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley scores with a one two! Piper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Piper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piper misses with the combination.
Piper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Piper throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range. Riley instigates a clinch. Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Riley.
Piper takes a shot to the head. Piper is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position. Riley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riley lands a body shot. Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short uppercut from Riley. Riley lands a body punch in the clinch. Riley lands with a left to the head. Riley cracks Piper with a nice body shot. Riley lands a damaging elbow. Riley lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut. Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley lands a right hand. Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Piper can't break the clinch.
Riley pushes Piper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Riley works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches. Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Piper tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position. Riley has Piper pressed against the cage.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piper. Ronnie Riley has scored more points in the clinch so far. Piper has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Piper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage. Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice elbow from Riley. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Riley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Piper wants to get back to striking at distance but Riley won't allow it.
Riley lands a left hand.
Riley is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Piper can't break the clinch.
Riley gets through Piper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piper. Riley misses with a hook from the clinch. Riley scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Riley.
Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley pushes off an throws an elbow but Piper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Piper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
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. Riley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riley throws a head punch that misses. Piper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Piper tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage. Piper is trying to break free. Riley has Piper pressed against the cage, preventing Piper from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Piper wants to break free but Riley has control.
A short right from Riley on the inside. Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Riley.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it. Piper is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Piper is trying to break free. Piper is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage. Riley lands an uppercut. Piper is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage. Piper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Piper is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position. Riley gets through Piper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riley lands a nice shot to the body. Riley prevents Piper from breaking the clinch. Riley cracks Piper with a nice body shot. Riley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riley lands a right hand. A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Terry Piper's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Piper falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Piper misses the target. Piper takes one to the chin there. Piper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Piper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Piper's hands. Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley prevents Piper from breaking the clinch. Riley lands with a light punch inside. Riley lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Riley. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley presses Piper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Riley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nice body punch from Riley - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riley lands a body punch. Riley presses Piper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Riley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Riley. Riley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Riley scores with a nice hook to the head. Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice glancing elbow lands by Riley. Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Piper backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Piper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Piper misses with a punch to the body.
Riley lands a shot to the body. Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley has Piper pressed against the cage, preventing Piper from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Riley slowing the pace effectively. Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around? Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short body shot lands from Riley as the two fighters clinch.
Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The referee calls for Riley to work.
Terry Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Piper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage. Piper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Riley scores with a nice hook to the head. A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short left from Riley. Riley slowing the pace effectively. Riley misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Piper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch blocked on the inside by Piper. Riley lands a body shot. Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Piper blocks an uppercut.
Piper tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage. Riley lands a body punch in the clinch. Riley misses with a short punch on the inside. Piper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley lands a nice uppercut. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Riley lands an uppercut. Piper tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position. Piper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch on the inside from Riley fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Riley.
Piper can't break the clinch.
Riley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Piper tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position. Riley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piper's efforts to push away. Piper has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment. Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Piper takes a shot to the head. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Riley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piper backwards. Riley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Piper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riley gets through Piper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riley lands with a left to the head. Riley presses Piper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Piper tries a body shot but Riley blocks it.
Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riley taking a breather. Riley throws an elbow that misses.
Riley tries a body shot but Piper blocks it.
Riley slows down the pace here.
Piper is trying to break free. Ronnie Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Piper can't break the clinch.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Piper can't break the clinch.
Piper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Riley scores with a shot to the side of Piper's head. Piper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Riley working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley. A frustrated look appears on Piper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Piper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Piper tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage. Piper struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Piper is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position. A short left from Riley. Piper is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronnie Riley showed his dominance in that final round. Well Riley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Riley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between bruno mopar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Egerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bruno mopar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dudley Egerts! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mopar throws a series of punches but Egerts avoids them all with ease. No luck for Egerts with that takedown attempt. mopar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egerts circles away quickly and effectively. mopar throws a nice looking combination but Egerts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. mopar lands a jab to Egerts's midsection. mopar tries to clinch up but Egerts circles away and keeps his distance. mopar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egerts moves away. Egerts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mopar scores with a nice head shot. mopar is looking to clinch but Egerts is avoiding it.
Egerts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Egerts throws the kick towards the body but mopar avoids it. mopar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egerts moves away. mopar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. mopar throws a nice looking combination but Egerts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. mopar is looking to clinch. mopar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Egerts circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Egerts wants to clinch up but mopar keeps it at a distance. Donk. mopar catches Egerts right on the button with a cross. mopar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egerts doesn't seem bothered though. Egerts looks gassed! Egerts throws a head kick that misses. mopar connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. mopar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. mopar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. mopar lands a big right hand that sends Egerts crashing to the mat! mopar stays standing though and waves Egerts back to his feet!
Egerts is rocked! mopar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mopar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egerts circles away quickly and effectively. Egerts fails miserably with a takedown attempt. bruno mopar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Egerts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
mopar doesn't manage to clinch there - Egerts circles away.
No joy there for Egerts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by mopar as he connects with a hook. mopar tries to clinch but fails miserably and Egerts counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. mopar lands a two punch combo.
mopar drops Egerts with a beautiful combination! Egerts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - mopar is looking for the KO! mopar gets in close and instigates a clinch. mopar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mopar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Egerts takes a jab right on the kisser.
mopar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egerts in his tracks. Egerts moves forwards but mopar connects with a nice, crisp jab. mopar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Egerts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
mopar throws a series of punches but Egerts avoids them all with ease. mopar lands a jab-cross combination. mopar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. mopar closes the distance and lands a one-two. mopar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Donk. mopar catches Egerts right on the button with a cross. mopar misses with a two punch combination.
Egerts tries to close the distance and clinch but mopar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. mopar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for mopar. mopar tries to clinch there but Egerts circles away.
mopar throws a nice looking combination but Egerts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. mopar tries to keep at a distance but Egerts has taken the fight into the clinch. Egerts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. mopar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. mopar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Egerts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite mopar's efforts to push away. mopar is looking to break free of the clinch but Egerts has double underhooks. A hook to the body from mopar.
mopar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egerts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A short body shot lands from mopar as the two fighters clinch.
mopar is trying to force a seperation but Egerts has the dominant position. mopar pushes Egerts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. mopar working hard to break the clinch. mopar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egerts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but mopar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
bruno mopar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Egerts. mopar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egerts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Egerts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite mopar's efforts to push away. mopar tries a body shot but Egerts blocks it.
Egerts tries to break free but mopar pushes him back against the cage. mopar pushes Egerts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Egerts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Egerts. mopar misses with a punch to the body.
mopar has had enough of the clinch but Egerts keeps him there for the moment. Egerts keeps control of mopar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Egerts jumps guard and drags mopar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Egerts looking for a guillotine here but mopar defends easily.
mopar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bruno mopar dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
mopar throws a combination. Egerts tries to block but a couple of punches get through. mopar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egerts swats him away and circles back towards the center. Egerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Egerts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Egerts has mopar up against the cage in a clinch.
mopar is trying to break the clinch but Egerts is controlling him. mopar gets underhooks to prevent Egerts's takedown attempt.
mopar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. mopar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
mopar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. mopar takes the fight into the clinch. mopar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. mopar can't break the clinch.
mopar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Egerts smiles and moves away.
Egerts on the wrong end of a nice jab. bruno mopar is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Excellent takedown into side control there by Egerts. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. mopar wants to control but Egerts postures up. mopar tries to control but Egerts manages to take his back. mopar trying to control but not successfully. mopar is in bad spot here.
Egerts trying to control momentarily.
Egerts looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. mopar breaks Egerts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
mopar gets to his feet - Egerts follows without any prompting. Egerts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mopar is fending him off so far but Egerts persists. Nope, mopar circles away and we're back to standing. mopar lands with a hook. Egerts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. mopar cracks Egerts with an open hand slap. Egerts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. mopar pushes Egerts up against the cage in a clinch. mopar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
mopar tries to break the clinch but Egerts is controlling the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from mopar. mopar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. mopar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egerts. mopar has had enough of the clinch but Egerts keeps him there for the moment. Egerts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but mopar is keeping busy. mopar wants to get back to striking at distance but Egerts won't allow it.
Egerts prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bruno mopar. That's going to take a lot out of him. mopar can't break the clinch.
mopar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Egerts has mopar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. mopar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. mopar has had enough of the clinch but Egerts keeps him there for the moment. mopar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. mopar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egerts can do to turn this around? mopar is trying to break the clinch but Egerts has him pressed against the cage. Egerts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. mopar just stands there and leans against the cage. Egerts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for mopar.
mopar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Egerts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as mopar walks away with a smile on his face. Egerts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. mopar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. mopar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. mopar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. mopar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egerts fails with an attempt to clinch.
mopar digs a good hook to Egerts's body.
Egerts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. mopar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. mopar tries to close the distance and clinch but Egerts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. mopar lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. mopar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Egerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! mopar wants to get back to his feet.
Egerts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mopar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. mopar is pressing down on Egerts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. mopar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Egerts! mopar looking to control but Egerts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! mopar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bruno mopar dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Egerts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by mopar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by mopar!
Egerts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. mopar looks to land a combination but Egerts avoids it well. mopar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egerts looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Egerts trying to control but mopar is working from the bottom. mopar trying to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. mopar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egerts is one step ahead there. mopar wants to stand and escape but Egerts is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. mopar is wriggling around but Egerts manages to pass to half guard.
mopar wants to get back to full guard but Egerts has passed into side control. mopar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Egerts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Egerts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. mopar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. mopar is looking to control Egerts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can mopar avoid being mounted? mopar is refusing to be controlled, as Egerts sits in half guard. mopar kicks Egerts off and gets back to his feet. Egerts throws a nice looking combination but mopar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. mopar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. mopar darts in and clinches Egerts up against the cage. mopar lands a body shot. mopar wants to break the clinch but can't.
mopar is trying to push Egerts away but Egerts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. mopar tries to score a body lock takedown but Egerts shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Egerts prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Egerts.
Egerts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Egerts manages to pull guard.
Dudley Egerts has got the better of the ground game so far. Egerts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. mopar has gone for a leg lock! Egerts slips out almost immediately though and dives into mopar's guard. Egerts wants to control from the top but mopar keeps moving. mopar wants to stand but Egerts is controlling the position. mopar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. mopar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Egerts! mopar goes for an armbar but Egerts turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Egerts. mopar looking to control.
Dudley Egerts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! bruno mopar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. mopar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Egerts!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to bruno mopar. Well I reckon that's a shut out for mopar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bruno mopar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Martensite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martensite is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the Hellacopters - (Gotta Get Some Action) Now! . The key to victory for Steve Gronkowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Gronkowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Martensite! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gronkowski scores with a jab. Martensite acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gronkowski lands with a good body shot. Martensite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Martensite shoots in but no luck this time. Gronkowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Martensite shoots for a takedown but Gronkowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Steve Gronkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongo Martensite. Gronkowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gronkowski works Martensite's body with a nice hook. Martensite misses with a takedown attempt - Gronkowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Martensite looks gassed! Martensite fails with the takedown. Gronkowski scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Martensite walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gronkowski jabs Martensite to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gronkowski cracks Martensite with a good jab. Gronkowski lands a body shot.
Gronkowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gronkowski lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gronkowski tests Martensite's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gronkowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gronkowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gronkowski is working Martensite over against the cage. Gronkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gronkowski lands a hook to the side of the head. Gronkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensite backwards. Gronkowski manages to break the clinch.
Gronkowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martensite backs up against the cage.
Martensite walks into a stiff left hand from Gronkowski. Gronkowski lands a right hook to the body.
Gronkowski connects with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gronkowski connects with a body shot. Gronkowski jabs Martensite to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gronkowski scores with a punch to the head. Gronkowski digs a good hook to Martensite's body.
Martensite gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gronkowski works Martensite's body with a nice hook. Gronkowski is looking to wear down Martensite with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gronkowski scores with a hook to the body. Martensite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gronkowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice uppercut there from Gronkowski. Gronkowski moves into range and connects with a jab. Martensite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gronkowski pushes Martensite up against the cage in a clinch. Gronkowski lands a right hand. Gronkowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gronkowski. Martensite drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gronkowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gronkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Martensite walks into a stiff left hand from Gronkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gronkowski cracks Martensite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gronkowski lands a body shot.
Gronkowski moves into the clinch. Gronkowski is trying to push Martensite away but Martensite has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Martensite wants a takedown.
Gronkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gronkowski stops a takedown attempt from Martensite.
Martensite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gronkowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gronkowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Martensite gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gronkowski. Martensite shoots in looking for a takedown but Gronkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martensite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Decent striking displayed by Gronkowski there. Gronkowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gronkowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mongo Martensite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gronkowski catches Martensite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Martensite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gronkowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martensite needs to keep his hands up - Gronkowski had a free shot at his head there. Gronkowski scores with a shot to the body.
Martensite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gronkowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gronkowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Martensite should have avoided that one. Martensite takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martensite tries for a takedown but Gronkowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gronkowski scores with a jab to the jaw. Gronkowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martensite. Gronkowski cracks Martensite with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gronkowski has closed the distance and engaged Martensite in a clinch.
Martensite tries for a takedown but Gronkowski manages to get underhooks.
Gronkowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gronkowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gronkowski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martensite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martensite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gronkowski can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martensite tries for a kimura but Gronkowski is defending well. Martensite working away. Gronkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martensite can do to turn this around? Martensite throws an elbow but Gronkowski slips to the side and avoids it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Martensite misses with the ground and pound. Martensite misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martensite is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gronkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gronkowski parries the strikes from Martensite easily there. Martensite is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gronkowski to escape.
Martensite cracks Gronkowski with an elbow. That is naaassty. Martensite landing strikes. Martensite is trying to get an arm triangle but Gronkowski is defending well. Martensite landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martensite trying to control the position but Gronkowski is working away. Martensite working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Martensite trying to control the position but Gronkowski is working away. Martensite lands a few punches from side control. Gronkowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martensite on the ground. Martensite wants to control but Gronkowski is keeping him busy. Martensite is working to tighten is grip on Gronkowski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gronkowski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Martensite is really squeezing tight and eventually Gronkowski passes out! Martensite breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mongo Martensite!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davidov Kapidosok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcghee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who is the Lolo Who Stole my Pakalolo by Don Ho. Davidov Kapidosok looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Mcghee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davidov Kapidosok! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcghee, right into the meat.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses. Mcghee scores with a kick to the body.
Kapidosok looks gassed! Mcghee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcghee scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcghee throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Davidov Kapidosok has been cut. Mcghee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mcghee moves into the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcghee obliges. Mcghee with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mcghee.
Mcghee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapidosok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee lands a nice knee to the body. Mcghee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcghee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mcghee lands a head kick. Kapidosok smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Mcghee connects with an inside leg kick. Mcghee darts in and clinches Kapidosok up against the cage. Mcghee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Paulie Mcghee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mcghee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Mcghee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kapidosok's head. Mcghee gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcghee.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mcghee scores with a head kick. Kapidosok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kapidosok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcghee. Mcghee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapidosok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcghee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcghee clinches up against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Kapidosok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcghee scores with a knee to the head.
Mcghee breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Mcghee lands but Kapidosok takes it in his stride. Mcghee drives through and clinches with Kapidosok against the cage.
Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kapidosok tries to stall but Mcghee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kapidosok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcghee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mcghee lands a knee to the body.
Mcghee lands a nice knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapidosok throws a leg kick and Mcghee counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kapidosok is looking for a sweep. Mcghee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcghee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mcghee is nestled in close to Kapidosok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mcghee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kapidosok tries to kick Mcghee off in order to stand up. Mcghee Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Mcghee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Kapidosok misses with a takedown and Mcghee counters with a head kick. That will keep Kapidosok thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcghee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcghee, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Mcghee. Mcghee connects with a jab. Mcghee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kapidosok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kapidosok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcghee. That kick from Mcghee tenderised Kapidosok's leg. Kapidosok is trying to keep his angry face on. Mcghee clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kapidosok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Paulie Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davidov Kapidosok. Knees to the body from Mcghee.
The referee calls for Mcghee to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Mcghee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Davidov Kapidosok's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcghee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Mcghee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mcghee scores with a spinning back kick! Mcghee rushes Kapidosok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kapidosok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcghee avoids it. Mcghee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcghee leaning against his opponent.
Mcghee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kapidosok's face.
Mcghee slows down the pace here.
Mcghee crunches a lovely knee into Kapidosok's ribcage. Mcghee connects with a knee to the head.
Kapidosok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kapidosok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kapidosok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapidosok avoids the head kick by Mcghee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcghee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mcghee scores a nice knee to the body.
Kapidosok looking to slow down the pace here. Mcghee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Kapidosok. Mcghee does a little dance to reset his feet. That kick from Mcghee tenderised Kapidosok's leg. Kapidosok is trying to keep his angry face on. Davidov Kapidosok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kapidosok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mcghee counters by moving into the clinch. Kapidosok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcghee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mcghee lands a nice knee to the body. Mcghee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcghee closes the distance and clinches. Mcghee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcghee crunches a lovely knee into Kapidosok's ribcage. Kapidosok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcghee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kapidosok avoids the damage to the body. Mcghee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapidosok blocks it with crossed arms. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kapidosok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mcghee.
Mcghee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kapidosok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paulie Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davidov Kapidosok. Kapidosok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcghee lands a head kick!
Mcghee lands a head kick!
Mcghee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcghee rushes Kapidosok and presses him up against the cage. Mcghee landing knees to the head.
Kapidosok can't get the takedown.
Paulie Mcghee has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mcghee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcghee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kapidosok is trying to improve his position. Kapidosok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Mcghee gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Mcghee thumps Kapidosok with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcghee misses with a head kick.
Mcghee tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcghee rushes Kapidosok and presses him up against the cage. Kapidosok takes a knee to the side of the body. Mcghee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kapidosok misses with a takedown and Mcghee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Knees to the body from Mcghee.
Mcghee stalling the fight.
Kapidosok wants to break free but Mcghee has control.
Mcghee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcghee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kapidosok avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Mcghee dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Davidov Kapidosok'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!
Kapidosok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kapidosok tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mcghee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mcghee leaning against his opponent.
Mcghee working Kapidosok over with knees to the body. Mcghee working Kapidosok over with knees to the body. Kapidosok takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Mcghee.
Kapidosok letting Mcghee take a breather here. Mcghee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mcghee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kapidosok wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mcghee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapidosok can do to turn this around? Mcghee lands a nice knee to the body. Mcghee leaning his opponent against the cage. Kapidosok tries to circle away but Mcghee has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcghee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mcghee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Mcghee stands up and we're back to a striking position. Mcghee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kapidosok's half guard. Kapidosok missing with punches from the bottom.
Mcghee is thwarting Kapidosok's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcghee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Mcghee thows a body kick. Kapidosok tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mcghee darts in and clinches Kapidosok up against the cage. Knees to the body from Mcghee.
A knee to the head by Mcghee.
A knee to the head by Mcghee.
Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kapidosok is trying to drag Mcghee to the mat but Mcghee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mcghee crunches a lovely knee into Kapidosok's ribcage. Kapidosok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcghee just stands there and leans against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcghee obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcghee lands a nice knee to the body. Kapidosok trying to stall but Mcghee improves his position.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but Kapidosok blocks it.
Mcghee gets underhooks to prevent Kapidosok's takedown attempt.
Paulie Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davidov Kapidosok. Mcghee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcghee lands a good knee to the midsection. Kapidosok won't want to take too many of those. Mcghee breaks the clinch.
Kapidosok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcghee. Mcghee has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mcghee.
Mcghee working Kapidosok over with knees to the body. Kapidosok is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stalling in the clinch from Mcghee.
Mcghee lands a nice elbow. Come on Mcghee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcghee. Mcghee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kapidosok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mcghee throws a head kick that half lands.
Mcghee throws a sloppy head kick and Kapidosok moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Mcghee. The fight moves into the clinch position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Paulie Mcghee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mcghee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick from Mcghee lands but Kapidosok takes it in his stride. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mcghee lands with a slapping head kick. Davidov Kapidosok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight! Paulie Mcghee showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mcghee 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 30:25 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Mcghee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Gray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Gray! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OHoulahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OHoulahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A combination from OHoulahan does no damage. Gray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. OHoulahan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gray lands a decent elbow from side control. Gray working away. Gray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gray slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by OHoulahan. OHoulahan wants to control but Gray is having none of it. Gray lands a big elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gray cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gray working the ground and pound effectively.
OHoulahan is rocked! Gray lands a heavy elbow. Oh OHoulahan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gray postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! OHoulahan is out cold - huge knockout for Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Gray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alamimo Haulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alamimo Haulani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louey Draft! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Draft takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haulani throws a right and a left that Draft avoids nicely. Haulani avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Haulani lands a right hook to the body.
Draft walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Draft misses with a hook. Draft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haulani paws at him with a jab and circles away. Draft closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Haulani prevents the takedown attempt.
Haulani prevents Draft from breaking the clinch. Haulani throws an elbow but it misses.
Draft dodges an elbow strike from Haulani.
Haulani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Haulani missing with knees to the body.
Haulani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Draft tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haulani just stands there and leans against the cage. Draft turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Haulani tries to improve position but can't. Haulani is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Draft is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Haulani wants to hold on but Draft pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Draft landing shots from mount. Haulani working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Draft lands with some strikes. Draft looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haulani tries to get back to half guard but can't. Haulani takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Alamimo Haulani has been cut. Draft lands with some strikes.
Alamimo Haulani's cut is getting worse. Haulani tries to hold on but Draft postures up. Draft raining down shots from the mount! Haulani is trying desperately to improve position. Haulani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Draft on the ground. Draft looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Draft punishing his opponent with strikes. Haulani wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Draft.
Jeez, Alamimo Haulani's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alamimo Haulani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louey Draft!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Horsewhipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Alkofer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reginald Horsewhipper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rousimar Alkofer! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horsewhipper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Horsewhipper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Horsewhipper wants to advance to full mount but Alkofer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Horsewhipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horsewhipper is posturing up here but Alkofer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Horsewhipper tries to roll out but it's too tight and Horsewhipper has to tap! Slick submission there by Alkofer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rousimar Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping up to Boston. Malurky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm On a Boat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Malurky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Malurky! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malurky digs a good body shot into Dover's ribs. Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malurky scores with a hook. Dover throws a looping overhand right but Malurky ducks down to avoid it. Dover misses with a body punch
enabling Malurky to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from Dover misses. Dover throws a lazy right hand but Malurky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Malurky connects with a single shot there. A shot to the body from Dover misses and Malurky counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt. Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malurky. Nice straight punches there by Malurky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malurky.
Dover is rocked!
It looks like Ben Dover has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by Malurky. Dover fails in his attempt to clinch. A right-left combo lands from Malurky. Oh Dover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dover misses with a hook to the body
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut. Dover looks to land a left hand but Malurky moved out of range nicely. Malurky drops Dover with a straight right hand, right on the button! Malurky follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Malurky! Dan Malurky is the new lightweight champion!
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