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PCF 6: Raz's Honor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Franklin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, James Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norifumi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Norifumi Yamamoto has been cut.
Jab by Franklin.
Franklin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Franklin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamamoto rushes Franklin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Franklin is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Franklin avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Franklin missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto has managed to clinch.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Franklin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Franklin against the ropes.
Yamamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Franklin trying to control here.
Yamamoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Franklin is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to stand up here but Yamamoto is controlling him well.
Yamamoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamamoto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franklin.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franklin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franklin avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Franklin breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Yamamoto isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norifumi Yamamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Franklin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Norifumi Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Franklin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Yamamoto stands up from Franklin's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Franklin avoids the damage to the body.
Franklin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yamamoto.
Franklin is being controlled here.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to improve his position.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but Franklin is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to advance to mount but Franklin denies him.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamamoto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Franklin closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
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.
Franklin prevents Yamamoto from breaking the clinch.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franklin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franklin has him pressed against the ropes.
Yamamoto wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Franklin lands.
Franklin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Franklin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Franklin finish him?
James Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklin tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norifumi Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Norifumi Yamamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yamamoto.
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franklin won't allow Yamamoto to pass to mount.
Franklin moves into full guard.
Yamamoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto trying to move into half guard but instead Franklin has managed to sweep!
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Franklin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franklin tries to stand but Yamamoto is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Franklin to get to half guard.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yamamoto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely.
James Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norifumi Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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... Norifumi Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torin Mcdaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Duke Of Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdaniels is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Torin Mcdaniels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torin Mcdaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Duke Of Fluke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Fluke gets the takedown into side control.
Mcdaniels is breathing heavily.
Of Fluke is staying tight to Mcdaniels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mcdaniels taking a bit of punishment here - Of Fluke scoring with strikes.
Of Fluke takes a little break here. Mcdaniels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mcdaniels is trying to improve his position.
Of Fluke working the body and head with strikes.
Of Fluke lands a few punches from side control.
Mcdaniels gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Of Fluke controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Of Fluke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Fluke landing punches.
Of Fluke working the ground and pound effectively.
Of Fluke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Of Fluke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Of Fluke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcdaniels is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Of Fluke locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mcdaniels is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Duke Of Fluke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjornigin Xian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Bjornigin Xian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bjornigin Xian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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, Bjornigin Xian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Han Solo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solo.
Xian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Xian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Xian tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Solo wants to get back to his feet.
Xian looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xian controlling the pace for now.
Xian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solo is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Solo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xian trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Xian's attempts to control the action.
Xian controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bjornigin Xian just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Solo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Xian taking a breather here.
Solo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Xian has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Solo looks gassed!
Solo trying to remain calm as Xian controls from the top position.
Solo is pushing Xian's head away, looking to escape. Xian manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Solo pushes Xian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Solo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Solo seems a little lost for a moment, as Xian dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo is not content to let Xian control the position.
Solo trying to remain calm as Xian controls from the top position.
Solo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Xian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Xian stalls from top position.
Xian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Solo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Xian just content to control the position.
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.
Xian is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is trying to buck Xian off.
Xian takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bjornigin Xian just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Xian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xian moves out of range as Solo throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xian, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjornigin Xian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Xian - that landed with a thud.
Solo is working for takedown but Xian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xian wants the takedown. Solo is fighting it off but Xian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Solo's guard against the ropes.
Xian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo wants to stand and escape but Xian is having none of it.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Xian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Han Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo wants to stand and escape but Xian is having none of it.
Xian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Xian from controlling successfully.
Solo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Xian from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Xian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xian prevents Solo from standing back up.
Xian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is looking to escape.
Xian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo is trying to stand up here but Xian is controlling him well.
Xian controlling the action here.
Xian seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Solo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Solo swinging wilding here.
Solo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Xian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xian stops Solo from standing up.
Solo is working an open guard so Xian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Solo throws a combination that misses
and Xian counters with a shoot takedown. Solo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Xian dodges the punch combination from Solo.
Xian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solo's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Xian won't allow Solo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Xian from controlling successfully.
Solo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xian is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xian throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xian is looking to clinch but Solo is avoiding it.
Solo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Solo's guard.
Solo wants to stand and escape but Xian is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjornigin Xian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solo.
Solo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
Xian throws a front kick aimed at Solo's knee but Solo avoids it well.
Xian closes the distance and clinches.
Xian leaning against his opponent.
Solo managing to block the knees to the body from Xian.
Solo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solo tries to keep at a distance but Xian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Solo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xian pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xian scores with a takedown into Solo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xian thows a big elbow that misses.
Xian trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xian is controlling him.
Xian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solo is proving hard to escape from.
Han Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bjornigin Xian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solo wants to get back to his feet but Xian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xian controls the position.
Solo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Xian is controlling him well.
Solo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Solo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Xian asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Solo misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Solo is trying to stand.
Xian controlling from mount.
Bjornigin Xian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Xian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xian controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Solo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Xian controlling the position easily from mount.
Solo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjornigin Xian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjornigin Xian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Cobra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck throws a head kick that misses.
Cobra tries to clinch up but Shmuck circles away and keeps his distance.
Shmuck ducks under a wild hook from Cobra.
Shmuck throws a front kick that sends Cobra stumbling back into the ropes.
Shmuck stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown but Shmuck shows good takedown defense.
Shmuck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cobra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shmuck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shmuck's back!
Cobra is breathing heavily.
Cobra has his opponent's back but Shmuck is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Cobra.
Shmuck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobra swings for the body but Shmuck moves out of range.
Shmuck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cobra to the mat! Cobra manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shmuck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cobra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cobra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cobra!
Shmuck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cobra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cobra prevents Shmuck from escaping the position.
Shmuck is trying to control Cobra's posture but Cobra avoids it.
Cobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shmuck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cobra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shmuck is trying to control Cobra's posture but Cobra avoids it.
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.
Shmuck is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shmuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shmuck misses with the combination.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses.
Shmuck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobra backs up against the ropes.
Buck Shmuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobra has his takedown stuffed
and Shmuck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cobra is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shmuck landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Cobra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shmuck with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck connects with a couple of short punches.
Shmuck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobra is working an open guard so Shmuck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shmuck throws a head kick that misses.
Cobra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shmuck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shmuck instigates a clinch.
Shmuck breaks from the clinch.
Cobra seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Shmuck shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cobra is backing up but Shmuck catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cobra covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Shmuck Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Shmuck!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Kopite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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131 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Kopite backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopite circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kopite fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopite dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Kopite fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kopite lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the ropes.
Kopite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Master Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopite shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Kopite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kopite is rocked!
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
Kopite fails to land the takedown.
Tyson tries to clinch but Kopite moves out of range.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Kopite shoots in.
Kopite is breathing heavily.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kopite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kopite off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Kopite moved out of range nicely.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Kopite on that attempt.
Kopite takes one on the button.
Kopite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kopite at a distance.
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!
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kopite counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Kopite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kopite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopite prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kopite thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Kopite 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.
Kopite working the head and body with strikes.
Kopite thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Kopite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kopite is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Kopite in his half guard.
Tyson is not content to let Kopite control the position.
Kopite working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopite.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Kopite there.
Kopite scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kopite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Kopite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Kopite eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kopite closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
Kopite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kopite wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Kopite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopite wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Kopite works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kopite throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Kopite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kopite is controlling him well.
Kopite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kopite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyson for as long as he can get away with.
Kopite drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kopite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kopite seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is not content to let Kopite control the position.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Kopite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson is trying to stand.
Kopite working Tyson over with strikes.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Kopite in his half guard.
Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopite connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kopite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kopite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopite.
Tyson tries to kick Kopite off but Kopite keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kopite seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.
Kopite is looking for a kimura but Tyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopite to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Kopite is looking for a kimura here.
Kopite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kopite wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Kopite lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopite not doing much here.
Kopite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kopite dominated that second 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.
Kopite misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Kopite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopite lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
Roberto Kopite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kopite is looking for a kimura here.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kopite is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Kopite wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Kopite is controlling the pace.
Kopite is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
Kopite is really struggling to control Tyson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopite tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kopite shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kopite counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kopite slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Kopite drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Nice strikes from Kopite there.
Kopite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kopite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kopite working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Kopite there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kopite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kopite.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Kopite avoids it well.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kopite was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Kopite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to buck Kopite off but he can't manage it.
Kopite raining down shots from the mount!
Tyson tries to buck Kopite off so he can stand up but Kopite has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Tyson falls backwards, slamming Kopite to the mat but Kopite holds on tight! Tyson is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Kopite!
Roberto Kopite retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Kona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manu Kona!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Kona slips under a jab from Smith.
Kona misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kona closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith drops Kona with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kona tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Kona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kona looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Kona is controlling the position.
Kona manages to get to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kona's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kona fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kona tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Kona.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith works over Kona's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Kona blocks the low kick.
Kona fails to land the takedown.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a right and a left that Kona avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kona slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kona is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Kona's front leg but catches the back leg as Kona tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kona walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith 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.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
James Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Kona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kona shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Kona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Kona on that attempt.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Kona.
Kona is breathing heavily.
Kona shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Manu Kona has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kona! He's out on his feet! Smith rushes in and drops Kona with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Smith!
James Smith retains his heavyweight title!
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