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BFC 14: Malihini PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kona Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamehameha has chosen Everybody Wants to Rule The World as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kona Kamehameha enters the cage!
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kona Kamehameha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamehameha closes this distance looking for a takedown but ORiordan circles away.
Kamehameha walks into a jab.
It looks like Kona Kamehameha has been cut.
ORiordan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
Kamehameha shoots in and drives through. ORiordan sprawls well.
Kamehameha swats away the attempt to clinch by ORiordan.
ORiordan tries to clinch there but Kamehameha circles away.
ORiordan tries to clinch up.
ORiordan forces Kamehameha back against the cage and clinches.
Kamehameha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamehameha throws a right and a left that both miss.
ORiordan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamehameha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and ORiordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ORiordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamehameha swats away the attempt to clinch by ORiordan.
Sean ORiordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORiordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ORiordan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamehameha misses with a combination
and ORiordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Kona Kamehameha's cut even more.
ORiordan lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kamehameha sprawling to the canvas. ORiordan follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kamehameha hang on?
Kamehameha is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamehameha looking for submissions off his back.
Kamehameha looks gassed!
ORiordan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kamehameha.
ORiordan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! ORiordan is tapping! Great win for Kamehameha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kona Kamehameha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coolidge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Betty. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Butch Coolidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Shinobi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.
No joy there for Coolidge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coolidge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shinobi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shinobi clinches up against the cage.
Coolidge wants to break free but Shinobi has control.
Coolidge tries to break the clinch but Shinobi is controlling the position.
Shinobi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coolidge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shinobi lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinobi prevents Coolidge from breaking the clinch.
Shinobi lands a left hand.
Shinobi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shinobi.
Shinobi lands a nice uppercut.
Coolidge has had enough of the clinch but Shinobi keeps him there for the moment.
Coolidge can't break the clinch.
Coolidge tries to break the clinch but Shinobi is controlling the position.
Shinobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coolidge is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Shinobi.
Shinobi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coolidge blocks an elbow strike from Shinobi.
A right hand to the body from Shinobi.
Shinobi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shinobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shinobi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coolidge backwards.
Shinobi lands with a left to the head.
Shinobi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coolidge backwards.
Coolidge is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinobi jerks Coolidge's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Coolidge drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Shinobi goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Shinobi because Coolidge was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Max Shinobi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Able Nox (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Able Nox!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick from Nox.
Doe blocks a head kick by Nox.
Doe tries to land a front kick but Nox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doe waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nox.
Nox misses with a head kick.
Nox checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nox.
Doe takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick by Doe misses
and Nox counters with a big head kick but Doe shrugs it off.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
Able Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nox throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Nox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doe. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Doe misses.
Nox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox tries to land a front kick but Doe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doe blocks a head kick by Nox.
Nox moves out of range of the leg kick from Doe.
Nox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Nox.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Doe throws the left hand but Nox avoids the punch easily.
Nox throws a head kick that misses.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick
and Nox counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nox throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nox throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Nox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nox. Doe shrugs it off though.
Doe just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Doe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nox - that will leave a mark!
Doe is breathing heavily.
Nox slips a jab and a cross from Doe.
Doe misses with an uppercut. Nox saw that one coming.
Nox keeps Doe at a distance using the push kick.
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!
A head kick from Nox lands but Doe takes it in his stride.
Doe avoids the head kick by Nox.
Nox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nox lands with a kick to the temple. Doe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nox.
Nox lands a head kick. Doe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Nox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Doe throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Doe avoids the head kick by Nox.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nox.
A head kick from Nox lands but Doe takes it in his stride.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a nice looking combination but Nox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nox blocks a jab.
Doe works Nox's body with a nice hook.
Nox lands a head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nox.
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!
Nox throws a nice head kick!
Nox is looking to slow Doe down with leg kicks.
Nox lands with a kick to the temple. Doe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nox lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doe throws a looping overhand right but Nox ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Able Nox dominated that round.
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.
A low kick from Doe is predictable there
and Nox makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Doe really felt that one!
Nox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Doe.
Nox misses with a head kick.
John Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
Nox is looking to land body kicks.
Nox throws a head kick that Doe semi-blocks.
Doe throws a leg kick
and Nox counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Doe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nox dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Doe misses with a body kick.
Able Nox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox looks for the body kick but Doe saw that one coming.
Doe scores with a hook.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
Doe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nox is breathing heavily.
Nox throws a lazy head kick
and Doe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nox looks to throw a body kick
and Nox is countered with a crisp right hand from Doe that sends him to the canvas! Doe follows him to the mat into side control.
Nox is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe trying to control the position but Nox is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doe is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nox wants to control but Doe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Nox.
Nox avoids the body shot from Doe.
Nox lands a head kick!
Doe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nox keeps the fight on the outside.
Doe misses with a straight right.
Nox takes one to the chin there.
Doe scores with a hook to the body. Nox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doe tries to bum rush Nox with a series of wild strikes but Nox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doe.
Doe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nox is still on wobbly legs! Can Doe finish him?
Nox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doe scores with a sloppy right hand. Nox should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox blocks a jab.
Nox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doe.
Nox seems to have recovered his senses.
Doe avoids the head kick by Nox.
Doe blocks a head kick by Nox.
Nox lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Nox.
Doe throws a series of punches but Nox moves out of range.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Doe lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nox sprawling to the canvas. Doe follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nox hang on?
Nox is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to advance position but Nox won't allow it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nox keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Nox is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe stops Nox from getting back to his feet.
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.
Doe uses his free foot to push down on Nox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nox.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nox is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doe 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... John Doe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (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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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Pearse, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Pearse against the cage but Pearse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pearse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kelly tries to clinch but Pearse moves out of range.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearse lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Pearse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearse looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Pearse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearse throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse misses with a two punch combination.
Nice combo by Pearse! Oh, that's hurt him - Kelly falls to the canvas and Pearse follows him into side control.
Kelly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly tries to bench press Pearse off him but Pearse keeps the position.
Pearse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pearse throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kelly stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Pearse follows into mount!
Jesse Kelly's cut is getting worse.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Pearse wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Pearse blocks Kelly's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pearse. What's that going to do exactly?
Kelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelly tries to get out of the position.
Kelly regains half guard.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pearse wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly tries to roll over but Pearse keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly wants to sweep but Pearse has passed to side control!
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pearse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kelly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pearse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kelly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pearse throws a head kick that Kelly semi-blocks.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearse looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearse is just out of range.
Pearse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jesse Kelly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pearse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeez, Jesse Kelly's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Pearse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kelly's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Kelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adamh Pearse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shonie Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Archway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shonie Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Archway!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Archway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter regains half guard.
Archway takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carter tries to roll over but Archway keeps him under control.
Archway is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
Carter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carter keeping full guard, as Archway tries to pass.
Archway is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carter has his foot on Archway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Archway works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Archway from controlling successfully.
Carter has his foot on Archway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Archway works his way back into a safe position though.
Archway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Archway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archway drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Archway off! Archway jumps back into Carter's guard.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Archway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archway scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Archway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archway trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter has an active guard here but Archway has managed to pass into half guard.
Archway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archway lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Archway slips a nice elbow through Carter's hands, connecting with Carter's forehead.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Archway thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Archway is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carter gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archway trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archway looks gassed!
Archway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archway throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archway is keeping the position for now.
Archway is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Archway wants to sweep but no luck.
Archway tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Archway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Archway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Archway pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.
Archway raining down shots from the mount!
Carter is looking to improve his position but Archway isn't that keen on the idea.
Carter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archway is breathing heavily.
Carter tries to roll over but Archway keeps him under control.
Archway tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archway trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Carter gets full guard.
Archway looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Archway is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
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.
Archway keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter has an Americana. Archway didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carter is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shonie Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Mustardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matusow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustardson comes to the cage accompanied by Who's your Daddy by Mook N Fair. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabe Mustardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Matusow!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustardson scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mike Matusow has been cut.
Mustardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mustardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mustardson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Matusow to the canvas! Matusow doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mustardson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Mustardson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McCafferty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy McCafferty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadamasa Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy McCafferty!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada wants to clinch up but McCafferty keeps it at a distance.
McCafferty walks straight into a right hand from Yamada - that's dropped him! Yamada jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McCafferty from any more punishment! McCafferty complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tadamasa Yamada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kathos Krathulian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kathos Krathulian!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krathulian pinned against the cage. Krathulian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krathulian but Krathulian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krathulian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krathulian tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ford Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Krathulian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ford Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krathulian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krathulian has passed into half guard!
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krathulian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Krathulian holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ryan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ryan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ryan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Krathulian is trying to escape the mount.
Krathulian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ryan.
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.
Krathulian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Krathulian trying desperately to get to his feet.
Krathulian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan is landing with some decent strikes but Krathulian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Ryan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krathulian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ryan.
Krathulian is trying to stand up.
Krathulian is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Krathulian because Ryan loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to ground and pound but Krathulian is blocking nicely.
Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Krathulian has worked his arm free - good work by Krathulian!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan throws a right hand that Krathulian ducks under and follows up with a left that Krathulian also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krathulian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Krathulian.
Krathulian is looking to clinch.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Krathulian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Krathulian tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krathulian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krathulian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kathos Krathulian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krathulian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Krathulian as Ryan shoots in.
Krathulian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krathulian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krathulian won't be happy with that.
Krathulian struggling a bit here.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Krathulian is defending the strikes.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krathulian is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krathulian keeps working.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krathulian clinches but Ryan breaks the clinch
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Krathulian didn't expect that.
Krathulian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krathulian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan trying to control but Krathulian is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Krathulian is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krathulian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard.
Krathulian preventing the sweep.
Krathulian passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krathulian.
Krathulian prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Ford Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krathulian content to control rather than advance.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krathulian stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ford Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Krathulian looks to clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krathulian's guard now.
Krathulian working a defensive guard here.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Krathulian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Krathulian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krathulian prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Krathulian is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krathulian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan strikes from the bottom but Krathulian passes into mount!
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryan tries to hold on but Krathulian postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krathulian content just to control the position here.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Krathulian stalling.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has a hand on Krathulian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krathulian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Krathulian controlling from mount.
Krathulian trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Krathulian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krathulian prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
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.
Krathulian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krathulian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krathulian trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krathulian controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ford Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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... Ford Ryan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senor Squinchito (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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255 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cohen Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Senor Squinchito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Squinchito with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Squinchito avoids the head kick by Maloney.
A big right from Maloney misses.
A solid body kick from Maloney.
Squinchito has a takedown stuffed.
Maloney misses with a takedown attempt
and Squinchito counters with a single leg into guard. Maloney didn't expect that.
Squinchito tries to free his leg and advance position but Maloney is retaining full guard.
Maloney scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Squinchito misses with a takedown attempt
and Maloney counters with a stiff right hand.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Squinchito.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Squinchito moves out of range easily.
Squinchito throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Squinchito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maloney's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squinchito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maloney is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squinchito is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maloney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maloney has escaped and now he's on top!
Maloney stands up from Squinchito's guard - Maloney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maloney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Squinchito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Squinchito lands in his opponent's guard.
Maloney scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney scores with a head kick.
Maloney lands with an overhand left.
Maloney connects with a high kick.
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!
A left and a right from Maloney both land. Nice combination.
Squinchito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maloney tries to avoid it but Squinchito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maloney to the ground. Maloney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maloney looks to land a body kick but Squinchito moved away.
Maloney throws a hook but Squinchito avoids it easily.
Maloney shoots in for a double leg but Squinchito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maloney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squinchito misses with a takedown
and Maloney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maloney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Squinchito misses with a takedown
and Maloney counters with a nice kick to the body.
Squinchito looks gassed!
Maloney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Squinchito.
Maloney throws a shot to the body.
Cohen Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maloney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Squinchito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maloney decides to stand back up.
Maloney misses with a wild body shot.
Maloney clinches up against the cage.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Squinchito's face.
Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maloney wants to clinch but Squinchito slips to the side
and Squinchito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maloney wants to stand but Squinchito is controlling the position.
Squinchito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maloney dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squinchito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maloney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maloney connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maloney scores with a decent looking hook.
Squinchito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maloney has Squinchito up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Maloney misses.
Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Squinchito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squinchito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maloney misses with a body shot.
Maloney lands a head kick!
Maloney darts in trying to clinch
and Squinchito counters with a shoot takedown. Maloney fights it but they end up in guard.
Squinchito is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maloney wants to stand up but Squinchito is controlling him.
Maloney keeping full guard, as Squinchito tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Squinchito avoids a kick to the body.
Maloney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Squinchito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maloney with a nice cross.
Maloney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Maloney misses
and Squinchito counters with a single leg into guard. Maloney didn't expect that.
Maloney wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maloney looks to land a right hand but Squinchito moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Maloney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Maloney misses the target.
Squinchito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maloney circles away.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Squinchito.
Maloney throws a lazy head kick
and Squinchito counters with a single leg into guard. Maloney didn't expect that.
Squinchito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maloney wants to stand up but Squinchito is controlling him.
Maloney kicks Squinchito off and gets to his feet.
Squinchito shoots in looking for a takedown. Maloney tries to sprawl out of it but Squinchito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maloney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maloney.
Maloney throws a head kick but Squinchito moves out of range.
Squinchito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maloney counters with a stiff right hand.
Maloney throws a lazy head kick
and Squinchito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Squinchito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squinchito is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maloney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maloney has escaped and now he's on top!
Squinchito looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maloney passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Squinchito to his feet.
Squinchito tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Squinchito has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Squinchito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maloney.
A telegraphed right hand from Maloney misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney dominated that second round.
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!
Squinchito blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney misses with a combination
and Squinchito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maloney's guard now.
Squinchito won't allow Maloney to get back to his feet.
Senor Squinchito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Squinchito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maloney is keeping the position for now.
Squinchito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maloney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maloney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maloney!
Squinchito is looking to regain half guard here but Maloney keeps moving and retains side control.
Squinchito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squinchito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maloney off and has taken his back!
Squinchito has his opponent's back but Maloney is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Squinchito.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maloney, right into the meat.
Maloney throws a lazy right hand but Squinchito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maloney here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Squinchito defending well as Maloney loads up on a big left hand.
Squinchito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maloney lands the left hand.
Maloney throws a head kick but Squinchito moves out of range.
Squinchito blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney doesn't manage to clinch there - Squinchito circles away.
Squinchito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squinchito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Squinchito ducks under a wild hook from Maloney.
A head kick by Maloney misses
and Squinchito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that.
Squinchito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maloney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maloney wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Squinchito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maloney has escaped the position, nice work there.
Squinchito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maloney has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Squinchito asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Senor Squinchito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squinchito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cohen Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maloney.
Maloney thows a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maloney - that will leave a mark!
Nice cross by Maloney.
Maloney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maloney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Squinchito. That did some damage!
Maloney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maloney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Senor Squinchito.
I think Maloney 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... Cohen Maloney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abel Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnum P I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnum P I has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abel Bloodgood's chin.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnum P I!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgood tries to clinch up.
P I gets the takedown into side control.
P I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloodgood keeps working.
Bloodgood tries to buck P I off but P I is having none of it.
Bloodgood wants to control but P I postures up.
Bloodgood is trying to get back to half guard.
P I wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bloodgood, who protects the arm well.
P I tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bloodgood's legs.
P I fails to land a wild elbow strike.
P I wants to control but Bloodgood is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bloodgood lands a jab to P I's midsection.
Bloodgood forces P I back against the cage and clinches.
P I lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodgood backwards.
P I has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodgood.
Bloodgood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodgood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but P I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
P I is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bloodgood can't fight it off and eventually P I manages to take the fight to the floor. Bloodgood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bloodgood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
P I 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.
Bloodgood being controlled here, momentarily.
Bloodgood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
P I is trying to escape the mount.
P I gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood wants to lay and pray for a moment but P I keeps working.
P I works his way to full guard. Good work.
P I looking for a guillotine here but Bloodgood defends easily.
P I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloodgood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloodgood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
P I looks gassed!
Bloodgood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
P I 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.
Bloodgood 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.
P I wants to sweep here but Bloodgood controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P I bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bloodgood's guard.
P I trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodgood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
P I preventing the sweep.
Bloodgood keeping moving, preventing P I from controlling successfully.
Bloodgood keeping full guard, as P I tries to pass.
P I is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
P I thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bloodgood misses with a body shot.
Bloodgood misses with a body shot.
P I shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bloodgood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bloodgood has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Will P I go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bloodgood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for P I on the ground.
Bloodgood preventing the rear naked choke attempt from P I.
P I tightening his grip on Bloodgood, looking for the choke.
Bloodgood breaks P I's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnum P I dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
P I keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bloodgood has a takedown stuffed.
Bloodgood tries to clinch up but P I circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodgood is looking to clinch but P I is avoiding it.
Bloodgood throws a nice inside leg kick.
P I lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
P I closes the distance and clinches up with Bloodgood, looking for a takedown. P I pushes Bloodgood against the cage but Bloodgood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloodgood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
P I looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
P I is looking to slow Bloodgood down with leg kicks.
Bloodgood is looking to clinch but P I is avoiding it.
P I throws a one two combo.
P I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. P I checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
P I throws a hook but Bloodgood blocks it.
Bloodgood fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P I shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
P I is working for a kimura but Bloodgood is defending it quite comfortably.
P I prevents Bloodgood from improving his position.
P I is tying to control. Bloodgood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
P I wants to free his trapped foot but Bloodgood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
P I is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P I seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloodgood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bloodgood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bloodgood drives through and clinches with P I against the cage.
P I managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood tries to land a knee to the head but P I blocks with his arms.
Bloodgood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bloodgood trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodgood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
P I digs a right hand into Bloodgood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bloodgood's gas tank.
Bloodgood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
P I lands a nice uppercut.
P I pulls guard successfully.
Bloodgood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
P I keeping moving, preventing Bloodgood from controlling successfully.
P I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloodgood is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P I bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bloodgood's guard.
Bloodgood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
P I preventing the sweep.
P I wants to control from the top but Bloodgood keeps moving.
P I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
P I being controlled here momentarily.
Bloodgood keeping full guard, as P I tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
P I controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
P I scores with a nice right hand.
P I will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abel Bloodgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnum P I.
Bloodgood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bloodgood controlling the position.
Bloodgood is looking to take a break and control but P I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloodgood throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodgood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt P I will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnum P I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bloodgood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but P I paws at him with a jab and circles away.
P I looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
P I moves into full mount! Bloodgood won't be happy about that!
Bloodgood wants to hold on but P I pushes him away.
P I looking to control but Bloodgood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bloodgood is trying to escape the mount.
Bloodgood is working hard here to advance position.
P I is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bloodgood can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
P I trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood can't escape the position.
P I is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bloodgood is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodgood looking very determined here, making life difficult for P I.
P I looking for the RNC.
P I looking for the choke but no joy.
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.
P I thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bloodgood wants to control his opponent's hands but P I gets his hands free.
P I missing with strikes.
P I is hanging on to Bloodgood's back as he tries to escape.
Bloodgood covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bloodgood just trying to survive but P I is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
P I thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bloodgood is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if P I gets his way!
P I not allowing Bloodgood to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood showing good submission defense here.
Bloodgood trying to control the hands but P I breaks the grip.
Abel Bloodgood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
P I looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bloodgood trying to control the hands but P I breaks the grip.
P I misses with a punch to the head.
P I throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bloodgood is covering up but some of the strikes from P I are getting through and doing damage.
Bloodgood wants to control his opponent's hands but P I gets his hands free.
Well, with P I on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bloodgood is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bloodgood breaks P I's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
P I tries to land a sweep but no joy.
P I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
P I keeping moving, preventing Bloodgood from controlling successfully.
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.
Bloodgood preventing the sweep.
Bloodgood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bloodgood trying to control the position from guard on top but P I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodgood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bloodgood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
P I lands with a nice body punch.
P I's corner calls for a 1-2. P I obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
P I gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnum P I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got P I 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnum P I!
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