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TDC 17: Dent vs. Goodson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Cage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NappyNaps tries to clinch up.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christian Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - NappyNaps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cage throws out a loose jab but NappyNaps uses good head movement to avoid it.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
NappyNaps avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NappyNaps ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
NappyNaps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and NappyNaps counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
It looks like Christian Cage has been cut.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage looks gassed!
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NappyNaps slowing the pace effectively.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Cage 's eye.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Cage in his tracks for a moment.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
Cage is rocked!
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can NappyNaps finish him?
NappyNaps avoiding damage.
Cage seems to have recovered his senses.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Cage shrugs off.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
That has opened up Christian Cage's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps has Cage pushed against the cage.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
The cut above Christian Cage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cage up against the cage.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Cage takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Cage shrugs off.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Cage shrugs off.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, NappyNaps throws an elbow but misses.
Cage trying to stall but NappyNaps improves his position.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
NappyNaps taking a breather.
Cage has NappyNaps pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. NappyNaps manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage takes an elbow to the temple.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Cage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NappyNaps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
NappyNaps moves into range and clinches up with Cage.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kristofa NappyNaps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage wants to break free but NappyNaps has control.
NappyNaps is trying to maintain a safe position but Cage gets an underhook and turns NappyNaps into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage tries for a takedown but NappyNaps manages to get underhooks.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. NappyNaps checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
NappyNaps staying out of range there.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NappyNaps walks into a stiff left hand from Cage.
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.
NappyNaps tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
NappyNaps tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Cage misses with a kick to the body
and NappyNaps holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
NappyNaps slowing the pace effectively.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cage trying to control the position but instead, NappyNaps has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cage into the cage.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Cage avoids the damage to the body.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to break free.
Cage taking a breather.
NappyNaps avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with NappyNaps for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but NappyNaps has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as NappyNaps controls the action.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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.
With the fighters up against the cage, NappyNaps throws an elbow but misses.
Cage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning NappyNaps up against the cage.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
NappyNaps pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, NappyNaps throws an elbow but misses.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
Cage avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Cage can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NappyNaps looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cage blocks an elbow strike from NappyNaps.
Cage can't break the clinch.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cage closes the distance looking to clinch
and NappyNaps counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but NappyNaps keeps him there for the moment.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but NappyNaps is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Cage avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps prevents a body shot from Cage.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but NappyNaps has double underhooks.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but NappyNaps has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cage is trying to drag NappyNaps to the mat but NappyNaps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but NappyNaps won't allow it.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cage's defenses.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cage throws an elbow but misses.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NappyNaps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NappyNaps has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Cage has NappyNaps pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cage's defenses.
NappyNaps is looking to control Cage's arms but Cage gets an underhook and turns him. Now NappyNaps has his back to the cage.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but NappyNaps keeps him there for the moment.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but NappyNaps keeps him there for the moment.
Cage blocks the elbow strike.
Cage is trying to stall.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Cage's ribcage.
Cage is trying to maintain a safe position but NappyNaps gets an underhook and turns Cage into the cage.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but NappyNaps avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NappyNaps keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christian Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps blocking some punches.
Kristofa NappyNaps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NappyNaps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofa NappyNaps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NappyNaps, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristofa NappyNaps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Ferrozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scottie Ferrozo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash moves into range and clinches up with Ferrozo.
Nash gets through Ferrozo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nash scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferrozo letting Nash take a breather here.
Ferrozo is trying to trip Nash. He has hold of a leg but Nash is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferrozo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferrozo stops Nash from standing up.
Ferrozo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nash wants to stand up but Ferrozo is controlling him.
Ferrozo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferrozo wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Nash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrozo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nash kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferrozo shoots in but Nash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nash wants to clinch up but Ferrozo keeps it at a distance.
Nash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nash tries to clinch but Ferrozo moves out of range.
Nash tries to clinch but Ferrozo is having none of it.
Ferrozo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ferrozo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrozo wants to control but Nash is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozo prevents Nash from escaping the position.
Nash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nash tries to get out of the position.
Ferrozo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash pushes Ferrozo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferrozo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nash is being controlled here.
Nash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ferrozo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nash will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ferrozo is looking to take a break and control but Nash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozo taking a breather here.
Nash is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferrozo trying to control the action but Nash is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scottie Ferrozo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferrozo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferrozo looks gassed!
Nash is trying to get back to his feet.
Nash 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.
Ferrozo controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Ferrozo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferrozo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrozo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nash drops Ferrozo with a big left hand and mounts him. Ferrozo is in big trouble!
It looks like Scottie Ferrozo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash wants to control the pace but Ferrozo is squirming around nicely.
Ferrozo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferrozo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrozo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nash avoids the attempt from Ferrozo to control.
Nash stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nash throws a series of strikes that have Ferrozo backpedaling.
Kevin Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrozo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nash.
Nash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrozo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nash tries to clinch there but Ferrozo circles away.
Nash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nash lands with a straight right. Ferrozo didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nash rushes Ferrozo and presses him up against the cage.
Nash scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Nash.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nash landing knees to the head.
Nash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrozos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nash.
Ferrozo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nash is stalling here.
Nash lands an elbow just above Ferrozo 's eye.
Nash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nash.
Nash lands a right hand.
Ferrozo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevin Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Ferrozo.
Ferrozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferrozo is looking to control Nash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrozo avoid being mounted?
Ferrozo is looking for a sweep. Nash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nash tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ferrozo gets back to full guard.
Nash wanted to stand there but Ferrozo had control of the position.
Nash wants to stand and escape but instead Ferrozo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferrozo is pushing down on Nash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nash is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferrozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferrozo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferrozo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nash to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nash has managed to clinch.
Ferrozo fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Nash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scottie Ferrozo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ferrozo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferrozo working the ground and pound but Nash is defending the strikes.
Nash tries to escape but Ferrozo is in control.
Ferrozo controlling from side mount.
Ferrozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nash keeps working.
Ferrozo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrozo trying to control the position but Nash is working away.
Ferrozo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scottie Ferrozo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferrozo clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nash.
Ferrozo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Nash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferrozo is working for takedown but Nash is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Nash.
Nash lands a nice shot to the body.
Nash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrozo backwards.
Nash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nash lands a body shot.
Nash pushes Ferrozo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nash lands with a left to the head.
Ferrozo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kevin Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Ferrozo.
Nash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nash lands with a light punch inside.
Nash has hold of one of Ferrozo's legs. Ferrozo is fighting the takedown attempt but Nash gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferrozo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nash manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferrozo trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ferrozo is looking to work some ground and pound but Nash has wrist control.
Nash being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferrozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nash rushes Ferrozo and presses him up against the cage.
Nash gets through Ferrozo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nash has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ferrozo regains guard immediately.
Ferrozo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferrozo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Nash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nash 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... Kevin Nash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Crayzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crayzle comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Johnny I hardly knew ya. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Crayzle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Crayzle misses the target.
A combination from Crayzle does no damage.
Crayzle drops Rage with a left right combo! Crayzle follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like James Rage has been cut.
Crayzle stands up and beckons Rage to his feet.
Crayzle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Crayzle throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Crayzle misses with a double jab.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crayzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crayzle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Crayzle .
Jason Crayzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crayzle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayzle misses with the combination.
Crayzle fails to land with a series of punches.
Crayzle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rage tries to clinch there but Crayzle circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage dodges the punch combination from Crayzle .
Rage ducks right into an uppercut from Crayzle .
Crayzle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crayzle throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Crayzle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage tries to clinch there but Crayzle circles away.
Crayzle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crayzle misses with a series of wild punches.
Crayzle is breathing heavily.
Rage wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
That's two 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.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Crayzle circles away.
Crayzle misses with a wild body shot.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crayzle .
Crayzle throws a shot from downtown. Rage moves away and avoids it.
Crayzle misses the shot to the body.
Crayzle swinging wilding here.
Crayzle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crayzle misses with a wild body shot.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crayzle throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Rage dodges the punch combination from Crayzle .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crayzle throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Crayzle misses with a wild combination.
Rage tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crayzle .
Jason Crayzle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Crayzle .
Rage dodges the punch combination from Crayzle .
Crayzle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crayzle is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Crayzle circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crayzle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rage tries to clinch there but Crayzle circles away.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crayzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crayzle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage is looking to clinch but Crayzle is avoiding it.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crayzle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crayzle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crayzle looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Crayzle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Rage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crayzle takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Crayzle lands with a cross.
Rage shoots in but Crayzle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crayzle connects with a right hand. Rage shakes it off.
Jason Crayzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Crayzle , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crayzle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crayzle drops Rage with a nice combination! Crayzle dives into Rage's guard, looking to finish!
Rage is rocked!
That has opened up James Rage's cut even more.
Crayzle gets to his feet - Rage follows without any prompting.
Rage is still on wobbly legs! Can Crayzle finish him?
Crayzle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage seems to have recovered his senses.
Crayzle lands a hook that stumbles Rage back into the cage. Crayzle follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rage to the canvas! Crayzle pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rage has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jason Crayzle !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Detroit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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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, Max Detroit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Detroit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Detroit.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detroit tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Detroit.
Detroit misses with a few strikes there.
Detroit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin is rocked!
Detroit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Detroit finish him?
Martin looks gassed!
Detroit is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Martin hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Detroit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Erskine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilaga Balabaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Erskine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ilaga Balabaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balabaw lands a slapping body shot.
Balabaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erskine throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Erskine there.
Balabaw misses with a wild combination.
Erskine throws the kick towards the body but Balabaw avoids it.
Balabaw misses the jab.
Erskine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balabaw.
Erskine cracks Balabaw with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Erskine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Balabaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erskine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balabaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Erskine.
Balabaw is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Erskine hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ilaga Balabaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Steveson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Steveson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Ramires!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steveson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steveson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramires lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steveson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steveson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steveson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramires.
Steveson shoots in for a takedown but Ramires shows good takedown defense.
Steveson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramires keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steveson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramires swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Steveson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steveson moves into the clinch successfully.
Steveson prevents the takedown attempt.
Steveson has hold of one of Ramires's legs. Ramires is fighting the takedown attempt but Steveson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steveson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steveson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steveson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramires is retaining full guard.
Steveson preventing the sweep.
Steveson stands up and waves to Ramires to follow him.
Steveson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramires scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramires throws a head kick that misses.
Ramires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steveson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramires throws a push kick but Steveson slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Ramires, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramires wants to stand but Steveson has his arm trapped.
Ramires tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ramires laying and praying for a moment but Steveson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Steveson wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ramires there.
Ramires is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steveson manages to get to full guard.
Steveson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires wanted to stand there but Steveson had control of the position.
Steveson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steveson is breathing heavily.
Ramires looking to sit in guard and control but Steveson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steveson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steveson gets to his feet. Ramires looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ramires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steveson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe Steveson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Ramires throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steveson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramires circles away.
Ramires throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steveson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramires's head.
Ramires misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steveson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramires shoots in and bounces Steveson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steveson has a closed guard, preventing Ramires from standing up.
Steveson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Ramires will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steveson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramires cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steveson wants to clinch.
Ramires throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steveson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramires counters with a series of strikes. Steveson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steveson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramires swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steveson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Ramires does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramires.
You can see the frustration on Steveson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramires is working Steveson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steveson parries the strikes from Ramires easily there. Ramires is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steveson to escape.
Steveson struggling a bit here.
Ramires trying to control the action but Steveson is working from the bottom.
Ramires working the ground and pound.
Steveson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steveson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires wants to stand up but Steveson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ramires 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.
Ramires postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steveson to stand up.
Steveson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ramires.
Steveson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Steveson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steveson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mario Ramires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramires is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramires is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steveson content just to control the position here.
Ramires wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Steveson.
Ramires is looking to improve his position but Steveson isn't that keen on the idea.
Steveson landing punches.
Ramires wants to hold on but Steveson pushes him away.
Ramires has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Steveson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ramires working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Ramires slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steveson working over Ramires with some ground and pound. Ramires looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramires is refusing to be controlled, as Steveson sits in half guard.
Ramires works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramires has his feet on Steveson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramires misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramires throws a low kick but Steveson avoids it.
Ramires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ramires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramires misses with the combination.
Ramires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steveson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramires goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steveson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramires swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steveson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramires avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steveson.
Steveson thows a huge punch but Ramires dodges it nicely.
Steveson is looking to take a break and control but Ramires is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires kicks off Steveson and gets to his feet.
Steveson misses with a takedown
and Ramires counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steveson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramires closes the distance and clinches up with Steveson, looking for a takedown. Ramires pushes Steveson against the cage but Steveson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steveson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramires counters with a single leg into guard. Steveson didn't expect that.
Ramires slips nicely into half guard.
Ramires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is trying to stand up here but Ramires is controlling him well.
Ramires tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steveson.
Ramires with the ground and pound but Steveson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ramires wants to stand but Steveson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ramires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steveson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramires has gone for a leg lock! Steveson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramires's guard.
Ramires can't keep his opponent in guard - Steveson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires is trying to stand back up but Steveson is controlling him
Steveson is keen to just control but Ramires is a slippery customer.
Ramires is trying to stand back up but Steveson is controlling him
Ramires keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramires actively working from the bottom here.
Steveson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramires keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramires throws a lazy right hand but Steveson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steveson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steveson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramires counters with a series of strikes. Steveson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Steveson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steveson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramires paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steveson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramires counters with a one-two to the body.
Steveson gets caught flat footed, as Ramires shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steveson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mario Ramires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramires sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joe Steveson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steveson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Ramires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramires 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 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Ramires!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Pasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshia Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Pasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshia Thiago!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasi wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
Thiago throws a head kick but Pasi moves out of range.
Pasi throws a leg kick which misses Thiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Thiago tries to avoid it.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Pasi dodges the punch combination from Thiago.
A good leg kick by Pasi.
Thiago looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Pasi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasi lands a brutal head kick. Thiago looks out on his feet and Pasi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pat Pasi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between heavy hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamehameha Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Summer In The City by St. Lunatics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, heavy hands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamehameha Kalua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by hands.
Kalua is trying to buck hands off.
hands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalua is looking to regain half guard here but hands keeps moving and retains side control.
hands is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kalua has escaped the position, nice work there.
hands decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kalua throws a big shot that misses.
Kamehameha Kalua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hands takes one to the chin there.
It looks like heavy hands has been cut.
Kalua throws a jab when hands was well out of range.
Kalua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hands tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hands is working hard here to advance position.
Kalua decides to stand up, so the ref orders hands to his feet.
Kalua misses with a straight right.
hands shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
hands stands up from guard. Let's bang!
hands is breathing heavily.
Kalua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Kalua misses.
hands moves away from the strike by Kalua.
hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hands slips a jab from Kalua.
Kalua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to hands's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kalua misses.
Kalua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
hands ducks under a wild hook from Kalua.
Kalua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalua looks to throw the jab but hands is out of range.
Kalua lands a glancing blow to the side of hands's head.
hands blocks a jab.
hands takes one to the chin there.
heavy hands's cut is getting worse.
Kalua cracks hands with a big right hand and hands goes down!
hands is rocked!
Kalua chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh hands is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalua forces his way into half guard.
hands seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalua is keen to just control but hands is a slippery customer.
Kalua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under hands.
Kalua stands up and beckons hands to join him on the feet.
Kalua throws a jab but it's blocked by hands.
hands staying out of range there.
hands moves out of range as Kalua strikes.
Kalua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalua.
hands ducks under a wild hook from Kalua.
Kalua looks to land a right hand but hands moved out of range.
A big right from Kalua misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by hands.
Kalua throws a jab but it's blocked by hands.
Kalua gets caught flat footed, as hands shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
hands pushes down on Kalua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalua actively working from the bottom here.
hands is trying to work for a kimura but Kalua is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalua is staying active underneath hands, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalua misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamehameha Kalua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on heavy hands's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kalua throws a hook to the side of hands's head but hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalua.
Kalua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by hands.
Kalua loads up on a big right hand but hands slips the punch.
Kalua misses with a wild combination.
hands looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kalua!
Kalua is trying desperately to improve position.
hands with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
hands trying to control but Kalua is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalua wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hands punching from mount but Kalua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kalua squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kalua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kalua wants to get back to his feet.
hands working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kalua turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips hands off and cradles Kalua's limp body as hands celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). heavy hands!
heavy hands retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodson has chosen The fire burns by killswitch engage as his entrance music. Therman Goodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Dent !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Therman Goodson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dent tries to avoid it but Goodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dent to the ground. Dent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dent showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Dent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dent passes to full mount!
Dent looking for a guillotine from mount but Goodson is having none of it.
Goodson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson looks gassed!
Dent is looking to advance position but Goodson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dent has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dent landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goodson tries to reverse the position but Dent maintains control.
Goodson taking shots to the head.
Goodson is working to get back to half guard.
Dent landing strikes from the mount and Goodson is in trouble!
Dent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dent trying to control but Goodson is having none of it.
Dent working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goodson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goodson regains half guard.
Goodson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodson wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Dent .
Goodson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dent is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goodson taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodson is trying desperately to improve position.
Dent wants to control the pace but Goodson is squirming around nicely.
Dent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goodson is trying to escape the mount.
Goodson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dent lands a heavy elbow.
Dent with a couple of short strikes.
Dent is landing with some decent strikes but Goodson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Goodson is working to get back to half guard.
Goodson taking shots to the head.
Goodson working to try and regain half guard.
Dent in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dent punching from mount but Goodson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goodson regains half guard.
Goodson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dent 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dent 's back!
Goodson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dent dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodson misses with a takedown
and Dent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goodson won't be happy with that.
Dent working the ground and pound.
Dent wants to control but Goodson is keeping him busy.
Goodson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent moves into full mount!
Dent landing strikes from the mount and Goodson is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodson is looking to get to half guard.
Dent trying to control but Goodson is having none of it.
Goodson is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dent .
Marcus Dent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodson can't escape the position.
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.
Dent is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dent prevents Goodson from getting the reversal.
Dent landing shots from mount.
Goodson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dent scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goodson is looking to improve his position but Dent isn't that keen on the idea.
Dent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Goodson can't escape the position.
Dent throws some wild stikes that Goodson manages to avoid easily.
Dent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goodson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodson gets back to half guard.
Dent wants to take a breather but Goodson is having none of it.
Dent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goodson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dent .
Goodson looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Goodson manages to get to full guard.
Dent looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dent dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dent counters with a shoot takedown. Goodson fights it but they end up in guard.
Dent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dent stands and throws Goodson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dent controls the position.
Dent is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodson gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent trying to control the action but Goodson is working from the bottom.
Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Goodson is refusing to be controlled, as Dent sits in half guard.
Goodson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson tries to roll over but Dent keeps him under control.
Dent 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.
Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Goodson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dent is on top in guard.
Goodson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodson is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Goodson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dent passes Goodson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent is keen to just control but Goodson is a slippery customer.
Goodson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goodson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goodson working for a triangle but Dent defends it easily.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Goodson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodson is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Goodson 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.
Dent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goodson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Therman Goodson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goodson gets caught flat footed, as Dent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dent is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goodson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dent 's back instead.
Goodson is not going to allow Dent to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodson looking for the choke but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Goodson doesn't have the hooks in and Dent manages to turn into his guard.
Dent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodson's head.
Goodson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodson is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Dent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodson misses with a takedown
and Dent counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodson stops Dent from passing to mount.
Goodson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dent 's best efforts.
Dent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dent lands a nice short elbow.
Dent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodson keeps working.
Dent wants to free his trapped foot but Goodson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dent gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson looking for subs from the bottom but Dent mounts him!
Dent landing strikes from the mount and Goodson is in trouble!
Goodson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dent lands a nice short elbow.
Goodson looking for submissions off his back.
Dent trying to control the action but Goodson is working from the bottom.
Goodson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dent . Oh but Goodson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dent goes limp - he's gone! Goodson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Therman Goodson!
Therman Goodson is the new welterweight champion!
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