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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump shoots for a takedown but bain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
bain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gump.
Gump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gump.
Tim bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
Gump walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. bain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
bain missing with a left hand there. Gump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gump.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
bain wants to get back to striking at distance but Gump won't allow it.
Gump has bain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. bain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
bain gets underhooks to prevent Gump's takedown attempt.
Gump misses with an elbow over the top.
bain breaks the clinch.
bain looks to land a left hand but Gump moved out of range nicely.
bain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gump sprawling to the canvas! Gump rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can bain finish him?!
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Gump looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
bain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
bain thows a left - swing and a miss!
bain throws a big shot that misses.
bain keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from bain.
bain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from bain misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain tries to bum rush Gump with a series of wild strikes but Gump uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gump misses with a hook.
Gump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
bain cracks Gump with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gump looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can bain finish him?
Gump is rocked!
bain misses with a looping left.
Gump is still on wobbly legs! Can bain finish him?
Gump is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gump ducks into an uppercut from bain and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim bain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cat Litter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cat Litter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Hunting!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litter wants to clinch up but Hunting keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Hunting finds it's way through Litter's defenses.
It looks like Cat Litter has been cut.
Hunting swinging wilding here.
Hunting bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Litter! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Litter is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunting stacks Litter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunting!
Oh Litter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Litter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunting's best efforts.
Litter seems to have got his legs back now.
Litter looking for submissions off his back.
Litter is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunting escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunting lands a slapping body shot.
Litter tries to clinch but Hunting is having none of it.
Hunting motions for Litter to come forward. Hunting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunting misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunting misses with a two punch combination.
Hunting thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Hunting misses.
No joy there for Hunting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Litter fails with the takedown.
Litter throws a right and a left that Hunting avoids nicely.
Hunting misses with a combination
and Litter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hunting!
Hunting really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Litter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Litter working for a submission but Hunting is keeping him at bay.
Litter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litter throwing strikes here but Hunting is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Litter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunting is looking to escape.
Litter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hunting is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hunting and Litter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hunting parries the strikes from Litter easily there. Litter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunting to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunting wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litter tries for a kimura but Hunting is defending well.
Hunting struggling a bit here.
Litter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunting rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Litter's guard! Nice work there by Hunting!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Litter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Litter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunting stacks Litter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunting!
Hunting decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunting changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hunting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cat Litter'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.
Litter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunting.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hunting and sends Litter crashing to the mat! Hunting follows him down to the mat - Litter regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Litter is pressing down on Hunting's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunting is looking to stand up but Litter won't let him.
Litter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunting doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunting manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Litter has an active guard here but Hunting has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Hunting is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litter wants to control but Hunting is keeping busy.
Litter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Litter wants to get back to full guard.
Litter is trying to control but Hunting manages to pass to mount!
Litter is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunting has taken his back - oops!
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.
You can see the frustration on Litter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hunting doesn't have the hooks in and Litter manages to turn into his guard.
Hunting is looking to stand up but Litter isn't so interested in that idea.
Litter tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunting is retaining full guard.
Hunting is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litter forces his way into half guard.
Litter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Litter wants to free his trapped foot but Hunting is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Litter is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hunting as he works his way to full guard.
That's four 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.
Litter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunting is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litter being controlled here momentarily.
Hunting uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cat Litter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunting throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunting stuffs the takedown.
Hunting throws a nice looking combination but Litter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Hunting does no damage.
Hunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Litter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunting stuffs the takedown attempt from Litter. Litter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunting swings for the body but Litter moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cat Litter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunting throws a left and a right that both miss
and Litter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Litter seems to be working for a kimura but Hunting defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Litter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litter is working for a kimura but Hunting is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunting is defending against the submission attempts here by Litter.
That's two 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.
Hunting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunting.
Litter passes Hunting's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Litter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litter is looking for a kimura but Hunting is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Litter to get the leverage.
Litter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hunting reverses the position - he's now on top in Litter's guard.
Litter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunting has picked Litter up and slammed him! Litter can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunting manages to pass to side control!
Hunting stands up.
Litter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litter misses with a double jab
and Hunting counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Litter forces Hunting back against the cage and clinches.
Hunting wants to break free but Litter has control.
Litter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Litter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunting scores with a jab.
Cat Litter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Hunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Litter throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Hunting misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cat Litter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunting 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... Will Hunting!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hub Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hub Bubba!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NappyNaps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NappyNaps wants to clinch but Bubba slips to the side
and Bubba counters with a shoot takedown. NappyNaps fights it but they end up in guard.
NappyNaps is trying to keep Bubba in close.
NappyNaps wants to stand but Bubba is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NappyNaps working a defensive guard here.
Bubba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bubba won't allow NappyNaps to get back to his feet.
Bubba gets to his feet - NappyNaps follows without any prompting.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bubba managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
NappyNaps prevents the takedown attempt.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba looks gassed!
Bubba fails to pull guard.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bubba wants a takedown but no success here.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bubba's ribcage.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
Bubba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NappyNaps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bubba takes an elbow to the forehead.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps slows down the pace here.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bubba fails to pull guard.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Bubba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bubba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bubba avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bubba tries for a takedown but NappyNaps manages to get underhooks.
Bubba tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubba drops back down to his feet.
Bubba tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubba drops back down to his feet.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
Bubba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NappyNaps takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bubba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bubba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch but NappyNaps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubba darts in trying to clinch
and NappyNaps counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bubba can't get the takedown.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bubba.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to stall but Bubba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
NappyNaps tries to clinch there but Bubba circles away.
Bubba shoots in but NappyNaps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NappyNaps takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bubba is breathing heavily.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.
Bubba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bubba's defenses.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bubba's ribcage.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Kristofa NappyNaps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bubba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NappyNaps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NappyNaps gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bubba's ribcage.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Bubba jumps into guard, dragging NappyNaps to the mat.
NappyNaps wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.
Bubba has his foot on NappyNaps's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. NappyNaps works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NappyNaps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NappyNaps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bubba is trying to control the position but NappyNaps postures up.
Bubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
NappyNaps decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bubba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bubba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NappyNaps gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bubba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.
Bubba manages to pull guard.
NappyNaps stands up and waves to Bubba to follow him.
NappyNaps clinches but Bubba breaks the clinch
and Bubba counters with a shoot takedown. NappyNaps fights it but they end up in guard.
NappyNaps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bubba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bubba trying to control but NappyNaps is working from the bottom.
Bubba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NappyNaps is keeping the position for now.
NappyNaps lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bubba!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bubba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bubba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hub Bubba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from NappyNaps as Bubba shoots in.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Bubba in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Bubba is trying to drag NappyNaps to the mat but NappyNaps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubba blocks it with crossed arms.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
Bubba fails to pull guard.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps stops a takedown attempt from Bubba.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
NappyNaps just leaning against Bubba, taking a breather.
Bubba tries for a takedown but NappyNaps manages to get underhooks.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
Bubba goes for a takedown attempt but NappyNaps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
NappyNaps wants to clinch up but Bubba keeps it at a distance.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bubba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NappyNaps's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba stops NappyNaps from standing up.
Bubba pushes down on NappyNaps's leg and manages to get into half guard.
NappyNaps kicks Bubba off and gets back to his feet.
Bubba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NappyNaps, pushing him back against the cage.
NappyNaps is trying to stall.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NappyNaps leaning his opponent against the cage.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Bubba blocks with his arms.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bubba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NappyNaps fights it off and pushes away nicely.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Bubba tries to score a body lock takedown but NappyNaps shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bubba tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubba drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps gets underhooks to prevent Bubba's takedown attempt.
Bubba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bubba is stalling here.
NappyNaps has Bubba pushed against the cage.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NappyNaps trying to control the position but instead, Bubba has worked for underhooks and has pushed NappyNaps into the cage.
NappyNaps seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bubba is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.
NappyNaps closes the distance but Bubba moves to the side
so Bubba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hub Bubba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bubba 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenson Rawlins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jenson Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlins throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin tries to bum rush Rawlins with a series of wild strikes but Rawlins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin tries to bum rush Rawlins with a series of wild strikes but Rawlins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Rawlins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin throws a series of punches but Rawlins avoids them all with ease.
Rawlins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin lands with a nice combination. Rawlins backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jenson Rawlins has been cut.
Martin tries to bum rush Rawlins with a series of wild strikes but Rawlins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rawlins is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rawlins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rawlins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin is pushing down on Rawlins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rawlins is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin is thwarting Rawlins's attempts to control the position.
Rawlins pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
That's two 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.
Martin is pressing down on Rawlins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rawlins is holding on for now.
Martin throws a strike but Rawlins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin throws and elbow that misses. Rawlins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Rawlins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlins wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Rawlins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Martin drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rawlins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin trying to control but Rawlins is working from the bottom.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin throws a strike but Rawlins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Martin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rawlins misses with a body shot.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawlins.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Rawlins.
Rawlins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rawlins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlins misses with a straight right.
James Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Rawlins.
Rawlins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin scores with a takedown into Rawlins's guard.
Martin pushing down on Rawlins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Rawlins defends the submission attempt.
Rawlins gets full guard.
Rawlins working a defensive guard here.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlins is trying to keep Martin in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlins moves away.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlins dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Rawlins missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenson Rawlins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawlins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rawlins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rawlins counter with a right hand.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawlins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin misses with a combination
and Rawlins counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin misses with a double jab
and Rawlins counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawlins counters with a big left hand that crumples Martin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jenson Rawlins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Penn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Hertz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hertz to the mat! Hertz manages to get full guard.
Hertz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn pushing down on Hertz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Hertz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Hertz defends it.
Hertz moves into full guard.
Penn is standing up over Hertz. Hertz looks to escape but Penn dives into side control.
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hertz tries to escape but Penn is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz tries to improve position but can't.
Penn swings around for an armbar but Hertz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.
Penn has his foot on Hertz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hertz works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Hertz pushes his legs off easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn keeping busy on the bottom but Hertz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hertz is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hertz to get the leverage.
Hertz wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hertz jumps into side control!
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hertz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Hertz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Hertz has control of the leg.
Hertz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hertz throws a one two combo.
Hertz misses with a wild combination.
Hertz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hertz misses with a wild combination.
Penn avoids the body shot from Hertz.
Hertz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Hertz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hertz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hertz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hertz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hertz tries a head kick but it misses.
Hertz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Penn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hertz's thigh. Hertz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hertz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hertz is on top in guard.
Hertz wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hertz doesn't defend quickly enough and Penn has managed to lock this one up! Can Hertz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Penn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Penn!
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