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Pohaku II - Headhunters PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikki Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Resial Nine (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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikki Phoenix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Resial Nine! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phoenix rushes Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nine pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nine is trying to keep Phoenix in close.
Phoenix won't allow Nine to sweep him here. Phoenix wants to get up but he can't break Nine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Nine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phoenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Nine wants to get back to full guard but Phoenix has passed into side control. Phoenix trying to control but Nine is having none of it. Nine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Phoenix looking to control but Nine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Nine wants to hold on but Phoenix pushes him away. Nine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Nine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phoenix's guard. Nine is working for a kimura but Phoenix is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Nine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Phoenix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nine. Nine is looking for a kimura here.
Nine trying to mount his opponent but Phoenix defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Phoenix still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Phoenix has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Phoenix decides to stand back up. The fighters circle momentarily. Nine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nine tries to clinch and Phoenix counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Nine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nine is looking to get back to full guard here but Phoenix has managed to pass to side control instead. Phoenix is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Phoenix is breathing heavily. Nine gets a takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Nine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phoenix is just riding it out for now. Nine eventually gives up the hold. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikki Phoenix dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nine fails in his attempt to clinch. Resial Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch. Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch. Phoenix jumps guard but Nine stands there with Phoenix around his waist. Phoenix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nine fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix jumps guard and drags Nine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Nine trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. Nine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phoenix's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working. Nine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Nine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Nine should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nine passes into half guard. Nine is just content to waste time from the top position. Phoenix takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Nine is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control. Nine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phoenix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nine is controlling him. Nine wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving. Phoenix keeping full guard, as Nine tries to pass.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Phoenix fails with the takedown. Nine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Nine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phoenix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
You get the feeling that Phoenix really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nine moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phoenix has worked his arm free - good work by Phoenix!
Nine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Resial Nine will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nine gets a takedown into half guard. Nine works his way into side control. Nine tries to move to full mount but Phoenix actually manages to regain half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nine throwing strikes but missing. Nine pushing down on Phoenix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Nine is looking for a kimura here.
Nine throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phoenix! Phoenix has given up his back. Will we see Nine going for some submissions?
I would not like to be Phoenix right now.
Phoenix showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nine punches the canvas rather than the man. Phoenix showing good submission defense here.
Nine throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Phoenix is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nine looking for the choke but no joy. Phoenix is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Nine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Resial Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nine 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... Resial Nine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gumbo Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumbo Rice 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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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gumbo Rice! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Anatoliy Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk has been cut. Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rice can pounce on him.
Rice lands a big shot that drops Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk! Can he finish him?
Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Rice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk swivels though and keeps the full guard. Oh Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rice gets to his feet. Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk seems to have got his legs back now. Rice connects with a looping right hand.
Rice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rice showed some decent athleticism there. Rice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Let's hope that Rice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Rice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rice looks to land a combination but Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk avoids it well. Jab by Rice.
Anatoliy Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk's cut is getting worse. Rice Rushes Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rice Piles on the pressure and Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Tymoschuk crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gumbo Rice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
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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, Bob Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sten Persson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Persson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Persson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva! Persson controlling his opponent. Persson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Persson controlling his opponent. Persson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Persson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Persson landing punches. Persson landing shots from mount.
Silva is rocked! Persson looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well. Persson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Persson landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble! Persson cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Persson scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there. Persson lands with some strikes. Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Bob Silva has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Persson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Persson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Persson lands a heavy elbow. Persson with the ground and pound from mount. Persson content just to control the position here. Silva seems to have got his legs back now. I looks like Persson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Persson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Persson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Persson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Persson with good strikes from the mount here! Persson controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sten Persson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bob Silva's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Persson throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off. Persson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Silva tries to kick Persson off but Persson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Persson trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. Persson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Persson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Persson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Persson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Persson trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. Persson passes to full mount! Sten Persson has got the better of the ground game so far. Persson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Persson controlling the pace for now. Persson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Persson looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well. Persson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Persson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Persson looking to control and managing it successfully. Persson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Persson looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sten Persson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bob Silva's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Persson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sten Persson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Persson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Persson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Persson. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silva has hold of Persson's hands but Persson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Persson lands a nice short elbow. Persson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Persson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though. Persson content to control rather than advance. Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Persson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Persson tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it. Persson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Persson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Persson in particular looking to stall. Silva wants to get back to his feet. Persson decides to return to a standing position. Persson has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva prevents Persson from breaking the clinch. Persson pulls Silva into guard.
Persson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silva preventing the sweep. Persson controlling the position. Bob Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Persson wants to sweep but no luck. Persson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Persson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Persson controls the position. Persson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Sten Persson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Persson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sten Persson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Shrimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akin Oluzawade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oluzawade has chosen Mike Jones - Back Then as his entrance music. 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shrimp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akin Oluzawade! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Shrimp blocks an uppercut.
Shrimp is looking to break free of the clinch but Oluzawade has double underhooks. Shrimp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oluzawade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shrimp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shrimp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oluzawade keeps control of Shrimp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shrimp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shrimp tries to clinch there but Oluzawade circles away.
Oluzawade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shrimp pinned against the cage. Shrimp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Oluzawade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oluzawade shoots in but no luck this time. James Shrimp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akin Oluzawade. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shrimp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shrimp throws a right hand that Oluzawade ducks under and follows up with a left that Oluzawade also avoids with ease. Oluzawade checks a leg kick nicely. Oluzawade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Oluzawade stops Shrimp from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oluzawade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Oluzawade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Shrimp is not content to let Oluzawade control the position. Shrimp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shrimp tries to get out of the position. Shrimp is trying to stand back up but Oluzawade is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Oluzawade wants to free his trapped foot but Shrimp is holding on for dear life with his legs. Oluzawade is controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Oluzawade shoots in and drives through. Shrimp sprawls well. Oluzawade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Shrimp swings for the body but Oluzawade moves out of range.
Shrimp throws a nice looking combination but Oluzawade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A cross from Shrimp lands. Oluzawade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shrimp's waist but Shrimp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oluzawade off to one side. Oluzawade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shrimp circles away. Shrimp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oluzawade fails with the takedown. Shrimp tries to clinch there but Oluzawade circles away.
Shrimp throws a nice looking combination but Oluzawade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shrimp wants to clinch up but Oluzawade keeps it at a distance. Shrimp throws a right and a left that Oluzawade avoids nicely. Shrimp throws a right and a left that Oluzawade avoids nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oluzawade.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oluzawade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shrimp tries to avoid it but Oluzawade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shrimp to the ground. Shrimp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A slow jab from Shrimp misses its intended target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oluzawade. Oluzawade looks gassed! Shrimp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shrimp rushes Oluzawade and presses him up against the cage. Shrimp stops a takedown attempt from Oluzawade.
Shrimp looking to slow down the pace here. Shrimp breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No joy there for Shrimp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shrimp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Shrimp swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Shrimp dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oluzawade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shrimp pinned against the cage. Shrimp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Shrimp throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Shrimp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oluzawade is out of range. Oluzawade looks for a takedown but Shrimp sprawls well. Oluzawade shoots in for a double leg but Shrimp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. James Shrimp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akin Oluzawade. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shrimp throws and low kick but Oluzawade moves out of range easily. Shrimp throws a nice looking combination but Oluzawade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Oluzawade shoots for a double leg takedown but Shrimp sprawls well. He's pushed Oluzawade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shrimp tries to work over Oluzawade's front leg with a kick but Oluzawade checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shrimp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Shrimp. No joy for Oluzawade on that attempt. Oluzawade is breathing heavily. Shrimp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oluzawade is out of range and Shrimp settles back down. Oluzawade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shrimp.
Shrimp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oluzawade moves away. Shrimp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shrimp misses with a two punch combination.
Shrimp tries to clinch there but Oluzawade circles away.
Oluzawade fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shrimp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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. Oluzawade blocks a head kick by Shrimp.
No joy there for Shrimp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shrimp drives through and clinches with Oluzawade against the cage.
Shrimp is pressed up against the cage. Oluzawade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shrimp down to the mat. Shrimp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shrimp throws a series of punches but Oluzawade avoids them all with ease. Shrimp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oluzawade clinches with his opponent.
Oluzawade wants a takedown but no success here.
Shrimp is pressed up against the cage. Oluzawade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shrimp down to the mat. Shrimp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shrimp misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Oluzawade clinches. Shrimp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oluzawade.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shrimp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Oluzawade keeps control of Shrimp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Oluzawade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oluzawade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oluzawade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shrimp can't break the clinch.
Oluzawade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oluzawade just leaning against Shrimp, taking a breather. Oluzawade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Shrimp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shrimp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oluzawade dodges the punch combination from Shrimp.
Oluzawade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shrimp as he avoids it easily. Shrimp looks to clinch and Oluzawade counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shrimp! Shrimp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oluzawade on the ground. Shrimp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oluzawade controlling the pace for now. Oluzawade throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shrimp tries to buck Oluzawade off but he can't manage it. Oluzawade raining down shots from the mount! Oluzawade controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akin Oluzawade will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oluzawade shoots for a double leg takedown but Shrimp sprawls well. He's pushed Oluzawade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Oluzawade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Shrimp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shrimp's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shrimp duly obliges. Shrimp moves into the clinch successfully.
Oluzawade breaks the clinch.
Shrimp wants to clinch up but Oluzawade keeps it at a distance. Shrimp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oluzawade backs up against the cage.
Shrimp throws out a leg kick but Oluzawade moves out of range and Shrimp only half commits. Oluzawade shoots in for a takedown but Shrimp shows good takedown defense. James Shrimp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akin Oluzawade. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shrimp misses with a wild body shot. Shrimp scores with a one two! Oluzawade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Some wild striking there from Shrimp.
Oluzawade slips a jab and a cross from Shrimp.
Oluzawade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shrimp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oluzawade paws at him with a jab and circles away. Oluzawade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Oluzawade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shrimp keeps working. Oluzawade tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shrimp is not content to let Oluzawade control the position. Oluzawade advances nicely into full mount. Oluzawade content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shrimp wants to try and get back to his feet. Oluzawade in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oluzawade controlling the pace for now. Oluzawade looking to finish Shrimp with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shrimp! Shrimp blocking the ground and pound.
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. Shrimp is bucking up trying to escape but Oluzawade cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Oluzawade sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Shrimp is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Oluzawade is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shrimp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oluzawade in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oluzawade looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shrimp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Oluzawade there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight! James Shrimp showed his dominance in that final round. I think Shrimp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Shrimp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Khalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimo Khalua! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Bobby! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khalua fails with a takedown attempt. Bobby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khalua's guard. Khalua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bobby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bobby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Khalua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bobby is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khalua prevents Bobby from getting the reversal. BOOM! Khalua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khalua working Bobby over with strikes here. Khalua with good strikes from the mount here! Khalua could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bobby taking shots to the head.
Bobby is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Khalua goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bobby turns into him and now he's in Khalua's guard.
Bobby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobby lands a couple of elbows. Khalua trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khalua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Khalua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Khalua looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khalua looking to finish Bobby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bobby! Khalua scoring with strikes but Bobby is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Khalua. Khalua raining down shots from the mount! Bobby is bucking up trying to escape but Khalua cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Bobby is still in real trouble! Can Khalua finish him? Khalua with shots to the head and body - Bobby looks very uncomfortable down there. Bobby seems to have recovered his senses. Khalua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bobby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bobby looks gassed! Khalua postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bobby in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bobby to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Khalua!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel MacKinnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel MacKinnon! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Mir! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacKinnon pushes Mir up against the cage in a clinch. MacKinnon leaning against his opponent.
MacKinnon breaks the clinch.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown. MacKinnon tries to sprawl out of it but Mir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacKinnon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mir closes the distance but MacKinnon moves to the side and MacKinnon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mir gets back to full guard.
Mir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. MacKinnon looking to sit in guard and control but Mir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. MacKinnon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacKinnon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
MacKinnon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Mir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. MacKinnon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MacKinnon trying to keep a closed guard but Mir is proving a slippery customer.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKinnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Mir scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mir is keen to just control but MacKinnon is a slippery customer. Mir drops an elbow to the side of MacKinnon's head. Mir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mir wants to control but MacKinnon is keeping him busy. Mir is looking for a kimura but MacKinnon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mir to get the leverage. Mir looks gassed! MacKinnon wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacKinnon keeps working. Mir trying to advance position but MacKinnon counters by regaining guard. Mir trying to control but MacKinnon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. MacKinnon tries for a takedown but Mir circles away easily and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard. Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but MacKinnon is retaining full guard. Mir wants to control from the top but MacKinnon keeps moving. MacKinnon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Mir thows a big elbow that misses. MacKinnon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mir's guard. MacKinnon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mir's head. MacKinnon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mir doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. MacKinnon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mir's head. MacKinnon slips nicely into half guard. MacKinnon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacKinnon connects with a nice short shot to Mir's temple. Mir tries to roll over but MacKinnon keeps him under control. MacKinnon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Mir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacKinnon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacKinnon's back! Mir controlling well, preventing MacKinnon from escaping the position.
MacKinnon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Mir throwing damaging strikes from the back! MacKinnon could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Mir will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mir showed some decent athleticism there. MacKinnon is looking to improve his position.
Mir tries to pass to full mount but MacKinnon defends it. Mir is controlling the pace.
Mir is pressing down on MacKinnon's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacKinnon is holding on for now. MacKinnon manages to get to full guard.
Mir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacKinnon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mir wants to control from the top but MacKinnon keeps moving. Mir sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacKinnon's guard. Mir wants to pass to mount but MacKinnon is defending the position. Mir working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. MacKinnon wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacKinnon's head. Hank Mir has got the better of the ground game so far. MacKinnon is pressing down on Mir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKinnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mir preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. MacKinnon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacKinnon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Mir wants to improve his position but MacKinnon is controlling well.
Mir is looking to control MacKinnon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mir avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacKinnon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mir is looking to improve his position.
Mir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. MacKinnon landing some decent shots from guard. MacKinnon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mir tries for a takedown but MacKinnon circles away easily and MacKinnon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. MacKinnon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. MacKinnon tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg. MacKinnon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mir pulls his head out easily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow. Mir slips a nice elbow through MacKinnon's hands, connecting with MacKinnon's forehead. Mir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mir is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacKinnon has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacKinnon gets underhooks to prevent Mir's takedown attempt.
MacKinnon has Mir pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacKinnon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mir tumbling to the mat - MacKinnon dives into Mir's guard. Mir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacKinnon! Both fighters are breathing heavily. MacKinnon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mir tries to control but MacKinnon wriggling away. Mir has control of MacKinnon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacKinnon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacKinnon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mir. What's that going to do exactly? Mir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. MacKinnon working to try and regain half guard.
MacKinnon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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. MacKinnon is working hard here to advance position. Mir punishing his opponent with strikes. MacKinnon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks MacKinnon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Mir. The referee warns MacKinnon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mir is landing with some decent strikes but MacKinnon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Mir trying to control but MacKinnon is having none of it. MacKinnon tries to reverse the position but Mir maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacKinnon tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away. Mir prevents MacKinnon from getting the reversal. Mir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. MacKinnon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacKinnon's face.
Mir lands a heavy elbow. Mir working the ground and pound effectively.
MacKinnon is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action. MacKinnon working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Mir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mir wants to control the pace but MacKinnon is squirming around nicely. MacKinnon is bucking up trying to escape but Mir cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacKinnon is looking to escape. MacKinnon is looking to get to half guard. Mir lands with some strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. BOOM! Mir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacKinnon is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action. Daniel MacKinnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mir looking to finish MacKinnon with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacKinnon!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hank Mir. I've got Mir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Mir! Hank Mir is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy McPunches! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Fuller! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fuller throws a head kick but McPunches moves out of range.
Fuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McPunches connects with a stiff jab that staggers Fuller - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punchy McPunches! Punchy McPunches is the new super heavyweight champion!
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