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RAFC-Hilo NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Quebra Tudo (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Quebra Tudo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Rodrigo Quebra Tudo has been cut.
Wray shoots in but no luck this time.
Quebra Tudo throws a series of punches but Wray avoids them all with ease.
Wray misses with a combination
and Quebra Tudo counters with a single leg into guard. Wray didn't expect that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Quebra Tudo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wray looking for a guillotine here but Quebra Tudo defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quebra Tudo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quebra Tudo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quebra Tudo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wray keeping moving, preventing Quebra Tudo from controlling successfully.
Quebra Tudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quebra Tudo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quebra Tudo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quebra Tudo looks gassed!
Wray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quebra Tudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quebra Tudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wray working for a triangle but Quebra Tudo defends it easily.
Quebra Tudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Wray working for a triangle but Quebra Tudo defends it easily.
Quebra Tudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quebra Tudo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quebra Tudo drops back looking for a leg! Wray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wray manages to kick Quebra Tudo off! Quebra Tudo jumps back into Wray's guard.
Wray is looking for a triangle but Quebra Tudo pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quebra Tudo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quebra Tudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quebra Tudo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quebra Tudo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wray had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Quebra Tudo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wray Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Quebra Tudo's back instead.
Wray working for a choke but Quebra Tudo is defending well.
Quebra Tudo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wray gets his way!
Wray is persistently looking for the submission but Quebra Tudo is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wray is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quebra Tudo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wray is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quebra Tudo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Quebra Tudo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wray goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quebra Tudo turns into him and now he's in Wray's guard.
Quebra Tudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Wray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Quebra Tudo's cut.
That's time! Wray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quebra Tudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quebra Tudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quebra Tudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quebra Tudo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wray working for a triangle but Quebra Tudo defends it easily.
Quebra Tudo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray keeping moving, preventing Quebra Tudo from controlling successfully.
Quebra Tudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wray looking for a guillotine here but Quebra Tudo defends easily.
Quebra Tudo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wray keeping moving, preventing Quebra Tudo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wray has his feet on Quebra Tudo's thighs here. He's pushed Quebra Tudo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Quebra Tudo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Wray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stop Sign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Dux Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stop Sign!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sign moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sign moves out of range as Dux Jr strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Dux Jr as Sign shoots in.
Dux Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux Jr misses with a takedown
and Sign counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sign closes the distance and clinches.
Dux Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sign landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dux Jr tries for a takedown but Sign manages to get underhooks.
Dux Jr is trying to break free.
Sign pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dux Jr shoots and misses
and Sign holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dux Jr has Sign pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sign manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dux Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sign gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sign pulls Dux Jr into guard.
Sign looking to control.
Sign has his foot on Dux Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dux Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Sign trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sign throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sign controls Dux Jr momentarily but Dux Jr frees himself.
Sign is looking for a triangle but Dux Jr pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sign had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dux Jr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sign Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dux Jr's back instead.
Sign is trying to stick to Dux Jr's back but Dux Jr is turning into Sign. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sign's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dux Jr.
Dux Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sign keeping full guard, as Dux Jr tries to pass.
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.
Sign wants to stand but Dux Jr is controlling the position.
Sign looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr wants to get up but he can't break Sign's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dux Jr gets to his feet - Sign follows without any prompting.
Sign doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dux Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sign changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dux Jr tries to avoid it but Sign manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dux Jr to the ground. Dux Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dux Jr drives through and clinches with Sign against the ropes.
Dux Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sign avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sign just leaning against Dux Jr, taking a breather.
Dux Jr wants to break free but Sign has control.
Dux Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dux Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dux Jr is trying to trip Sign. He has hold of a leg but Sign is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dux Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dux Jr trying to control but Sign is working from the bottom.
Sign wants to get back to his feet but Dux Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sign is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux Jr wants to stand but Sign is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stop Sign will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sign throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sign clinches.
Dux Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sign just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sign gets underhooks to prevent Dux Jr's takedown attempt.
Dux Jr fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux Jr manages to end up in side control.
Sign struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sign is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dux Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sign is trying to maintain the position but Dux Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux Jr prevents Sign from improving his position.
Sign looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dux Jr passes into side control!
An elbow from Dux Jr crashes against the mat.
Dux Jr trying to control the action but Sign is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sign to see if he's OK.
Dux Jr wants to control but Sign is keeping him busy.
Sign wants to control but Dux Jr postures up.
Sign takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sign is trying to control Dux Jr's posture but Dux Jr avoids it.
Dux Jr is looking to take a break and control but Sign is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux Jr.
Sign slips a jab and a cross from Dux Jr.
Dux Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank Dux Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sign closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sign lands in his opponent's guard.
Dux Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sign.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sign passes Dux Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sign looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sign not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stop Sign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Sign finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sign throws a lazy head kick
and Dux Jr counters by clinching up.
Sign is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sign prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sign misses with an elbow over the top.
Dux Jr has Sign pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sign manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sign breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Dux Jr misses.
Dux Jr stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sign lands a head kick. Dux Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dux Jr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sign.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sign counters with a head kick.
A head kick from Dux Jr lands but Sign takes it in his stride.
Dux Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sign counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sign working Dux Jr over with strikes.
Sign is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sign postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dux Jr to stand up.
Sign throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux Jr's waist but Dux Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sign off to one side.
Frank Dux Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sign comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dux Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Sign lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dux Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sign pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sign has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dux Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Sign manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sign is working away from the top position though.
Dux Jr wants to control but Sign passes into side.
Sign working the ground and pound but Dux Jr is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sign is not content to let Dux Jr control the position.
Sign is concentrating on defense, preventing Dux Jr from advancing position.
Sign is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sign makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sign.
Dux Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Dux Jr is looking to stand up but Sign won't let him.
Dux Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sign looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank Dux Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sign has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stop Sign comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sign has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stop Sign!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stryder Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Go to sleep as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Stryder Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Da Mann!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maloney swinging wilding here.
Mann tries to clinch there but Maloney circles away.
Maloney lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maloney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maloney looks to clinch
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
It looks like Da Mann has been cut.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Maloney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maloney lands an elbow inside.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Maloney to work.
A knee to the head by Maloney.
Maloney lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maloney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Maloney.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Maloney.
Mann looks gassed!
Maloney digs a right hand into Mann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mann's gas tank.
Maloney misses with a knee to the head.
Maloney is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maloney to the mat. Maloney regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maloney pushes Mann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maloney is trying to control but can't.
Mann is working for a submission of some sort.
Maloney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mann's back!
Maloney punishes Mann with strikes from the back mount.
A lull in the action here.
Maloney working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maloney trying to control.
Maloney controlling the position well here. Mann rolled but Maloney kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mann rolls, trying to escape but Maloney keeps control of the position.
Maloney tries to keep control of the position but Mann is staying busy.
Mann is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maloney lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Maloney.
Maloney is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maloney's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mann.
I really don't envy Mann right now.
Maloney trying to control momentarily.
Mann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maloney wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Maloney with shots to the head and body - Mann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maloney lands with some strikes.
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.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Maloney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mann can't escape the position.
Maloney looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Maloney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mann can't escape the position.
Maloney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Stryder Maloney just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maloney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maloney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mann takes a shot to the head.
Mann wants a takedown.
Maloney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stryder Maloney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Da Mann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maloney thuds his shin into the meat of Mann's side.
Maloney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Mann slips under a jab.
Maloney tries to clinch
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mann.
Maloney crunches a lovely knee into Mann's ribcage.
Mann fails to pull guard.
Maloney trying to stall but Mann improves his position.
Mann stalling in the clinch but Maloney improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maloney.
A right handed body shot lands from Maloney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maloney digs a right hand into Mann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mann's gas tank.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maloney connects with a knee to the head.
Maloney connects with a knee to the head.
Maloney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maloney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maloney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Mann tries for a takedown but Maloney manages to get underhooks.
Stryder Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Mann.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maloney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maloney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maloney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann looking for a takedown.
Maloney is trying to stall.
Maloney prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mann is working for takedown but Maloney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maloney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maloney lands a nice elbow.
Maloney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maloney prevents it.
Maloney lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Maloney.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maloney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Maloney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maloney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Maloney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Maloney circles away.
Maloney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mann.
Stryder Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maloney misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maloney is defending against the submission attempts here by Mann.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is working for a kimura but Maloney is defending it quite comfortably.
Maloney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mann's back!
Maloney has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mann tries to escape but Maloney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maloney wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maloney has good solid back control here.
Maloney is landing with strikes from the back.
Mann covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mann tries to reverse the position but Maloney maintains control.
Maloney looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maloney with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stryder Maloney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Da Mann'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maloney to the mat! Maloney manages to get full guard.
Maloney trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maloney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann stops Maloney from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney wriggles free and stands up.
Stryder Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mann is keeping busy.
Maloney looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Mann tries to pull guard but Maloney won't allow it.
Maloney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maloney up against the ropes.
Maloney lands a nice knee to the body.
Maloney gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
Stryder Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Mann.
Maloney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maloney effectively controlling the action here.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maloney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maloney misses with a knee strike.
Maloney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mann is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maloney with a knee to the head.
Maloney misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maloney with a knee to the head.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Maloney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maloney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maloney's guard.
Mann stops Maloney from standing up.
Maloney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maloney keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Maloney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Maloney.
Maloney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney kicks Mann off and gets to his feet.
Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maloney is trying to stand.
Mann is looking for a kimura but Maloney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage.
Mann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maloney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maloney is not content to let Mann control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maloney defends it well.
Stryder Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney tries to kick Mann off but Mann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maloney closes the distance but Mann moves to the side
and Mann counters with a single leg into guard. Maloney didn't expect that.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Maloney is keeping the position.
Maloney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann stops Maloney from standing up.
Da Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maloney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stryder Maloney!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galindo comes to the ring accompanied by Boss Life. Justin Galindo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galindo.
Galindo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Galindo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galindo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galindo landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galindo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galindo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Galindo unloading with bombs!
Galindo cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Galindo 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.
Galindo landing shots from mount.
Galindo trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Galindo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galindo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Galindo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Galindo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galindo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galindo lands a big elbow - Jackson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jackson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Justin Galindo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cono Slash is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Slash!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slash prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Slash preventing the sweep.
Murray is trying to control the position but Slash postures up.
Slash is working Murray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slash is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slash is controlling him.
Slash forces his way into half guard.
Slash is looking for a kimura here.
Slash wants to free his trapped foot but Murray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Slash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Murray is looking to escape.
Slash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray tries to get to full guard but Slash has control of the leg.
Slash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Slash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Slash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slash looks gassed!
Murray is trying to stand up here but Slash is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Slash thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
Murray tries to roll over but Slash keeps him under control.
Slash is trying for a kimura here. Murray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Slash wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cono Slash!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the ring accompanied by Hello Zepp. This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martyn Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes.
Lawrence doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Edwards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawrence is proving hard to escape from.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Lawrence throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Edwards escapes and throws Lawrence's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ground and pound from Edwards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lawrence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawrence wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Edwards has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lawrence's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lawrence is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Edwards!
Justin Edwards is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knockers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jim bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Knockers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jim bean!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knockers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Knockers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bean fails to land the takedown.
bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knockers throws a shot from downtown. bean moves away and avoids it.
bean tries to clinch up but Knockers circles away and keeps his distance.
bean wants to clinch up but Knockers keeps it at a distance.
bean tries to clinch there but Knockers circles away.
bean is looking to slow Knockers down with leg kicks.
bean has a takedown stuffed.
Tommy Knockers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jim bean.
Knockers thows a left - swing and a miss!
bean ducks under a wild hook from Knockers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming bean to the mat! bean manages to get full guard.
Knockers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
bean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knockers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knockers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knockers working some strikes from top position.
bean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knockers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
bean had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knockers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. bean Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knockers's back instead.
Knockers trying to control the hands but bean breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
bean looks gassed!
bean doesn't have the hooks in and Knockers manages to turn into his guard.
Knockers wants to control from the top but bean keeps moving.
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.
Knockers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knockers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knockers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knockers is working bean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knockers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of bean's head.
Knockers pushing down on bean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
bean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knockers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knockers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knockers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Knockers is nestled in close to bean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
bean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bean is trying to maintain the position but Knockers is very close to passing his half guard.
Knockers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knockers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knockers in particular looking to stall.
Knockers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down bean for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bean gets full guard.
Knockers trying to control the position from guard on top but bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bean looking for a guillotine here but Knockers defends easily.
Knockers lands a couple of digs.
Knockers wants to control from the top but bean keeps moving.
Knockers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knockers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for bean on the ground.
Knockers stands up over bean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knockers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bean's head.
Knockers stopping the sweep attempt from bean.
Knockers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knockers with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knockers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knockers misses with a double jab.
bean is looking to clinch.
Knockers closes this distance looking for a takedown but bean circles away.
bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Knockers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bean tries to clinch there but Knockers circles away.
bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knockers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knockers keeps the fight on the outside.
bean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knockers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knockers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks bean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
bean is breathing heavily.
Knockers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knockers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knockers wants to pass to mount but bean is defending the position.
Knockers lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bean gets back to full guard.
bean being controlled here, momentarily.
Knockers cracks bean with a solid left hand.
Knockers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
bean trying to control the position.
Knockers wants to control from the top but bean keeps moving.
bean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knockers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knockers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knockers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
bean keeping moving, preventing Knockers from controlling successfully.
Knockers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knockers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knockers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knockers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knockers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knockers working some strikes from top position.
Knockers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bean keeping moving, preventing Knockers from controlling successfully.
bean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knockers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knockers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knockers is stalling in the full guard.
bean keeping moving, preventing Knockers from controlling successfully.
Knockers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Knockers cracks bean with a solid left hand.
Knockers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knockers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of bean's head.
Knockers won't allow bean to sweep him here.
Tommy Knockers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knockers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tommy Knockers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Knockers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bean wants to clinch.
bean wants to clinch but Knockers slips to the side
and Knockers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for bean!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knockers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
bean has his takedown stuffed
and Knockers counters with a stiff right hand.
Knockers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab from bean.
bean tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knockers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for bean!
Knockers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. bean can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Knockers controlling his opponent.
bean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knockers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bean takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockers lands a heavy elbow.
bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knockers controlling his opponent.
Knockers landing strikes from the mount and bean is in trouble!
Knockers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. bean can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Knockers scoring with strikes but bean is staying in there.
bean working to try and regain half guard.
Knockers dominating with strikes here.
Knockers with a couple of short strikes.
Knockers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can bean hang on?
Knockers lands a nice shot to the head.
Knockers lands a big shot there that rocks bean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
bean takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns bean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knockers with shots to the head and body - bean looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knockers with the ground and pound from mount.
Knockers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. bean can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Knockers controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knockers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
bean is looking to improve his position but Knockers isn't that keen on the idea.
Knockers lands a nice shot to the head.
Knockers with shots to the head and body - bean looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Knockers.
Knockers working bean over with strikes here.
Knockers unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockers cracks bean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knockers is landing with some decent strikes but bean is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knockers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bean is rocked!
Knockers breaks from bean's wrist control and lands an elbow.
bean is still in real trouble! Can Knockers finish him?
A nice elbow there by Knockers.
Knockers is landing with some decent strikes but bean is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knockers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. bean looks a forlorn figure.
Knockers unloading with bombs!
Knockers lands a big elbow.
Knockers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bean seems to have recovered his senses.
Knockers wants to control the pace but bean is squirming around nicely.
Knockers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. bean looks a forlorn figure.
bean is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bean is in a horrible position here. Knockers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
bean tries to hold on but Knockers pushes him away.
Knockers content just to control the position here.
Knockers lands a big shot there that rocks bean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knockers landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Knockers.
A nice elbow there by Knockers.
Knockers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knockers lands a nice shot to the head.
Knockers has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of bean's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockers breaks from bean's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knockers clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knockers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
bean tries to bench press Knockers off him but Knockers keeps the position.
Knockers working the body and head with strikes.
Knockers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
bean taking a bit of punishment here - Knockers scoring with strikes.
bean is not content to let Knockers control the position.
Knockers is chipping away with strikes.
bean is trying to improve his position.
bean is being controlled here.
Knockers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Knockers controls the position from side control.
Knockers cracks bean with a big elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockers scores with punches from side control.
Knockers grinds an elbow into bean's temple.
bean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knockers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
bean is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knockers taking a break here but bean is having none of it and regains half guard.
bean wants to improve his position but Knockers is controlling well.
Knockers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
bean taking some punishment here, with Knockers in his half guard.
bean wants to improve his position but Knockers is controlling well.
bean looking for submissions off his back.
Knockers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that bean can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knockers works his way into side control.
bean takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knockers lands an elbow.
Knockers scoring with punches and elbows.
Knockers trying to control the action but bean is working from the bottom.
bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knockers landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Knockers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knockers controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockers working the head with strikes.
Knockers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused bean some visible discomfort.
Knockers working the head with strikes.
Knockers lands some shots froms side control.
bean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knockers is keen to just control but bean is a slippery customer.
Knockers is thwarting bean's attempts to control the position.
Knockers controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knockers lands a nice short elbow.
bean tries to get to full guard but Knockers has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockers trying to control the pace.
bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Knockers slips a nice elbow through bean's hands, connecting with bean's forehead.
bean is looking to control Knockers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can bean avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knockers lands a nice short elbow.
Knockers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
bean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Knockers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knockers had his way with jim bean in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knockers scores with a jab. bean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
bean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knockers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knockers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
bean taking some punishment here, with Knockers in his half guard.
Knockers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
bean taking some punishment here, with Knockers in his half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
bean is looking to control Knockers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can bean avoid being mounted?
bean misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knockers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knockers controlling the pace.
bean trying to control from the bottom.
Knockers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Knockers connects with a nice short shot to bean's temple.
Knockers lands strikes from half guard.
Knockers is keen to just control but bean is a slippery customer.
Knockers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
bean looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knockers lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bean wants to get back to full guard.
bean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knockers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knockers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knockers is nestled in close to bean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knockers prevents bean from improving his position.
Knockers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tommy Knockers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knockers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knockers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knockers working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Knockers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockers is nestled in close to bean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knockers not doing much here.
Knockers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks bean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knockers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knockers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
jim bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
bean trying to control but Knockers postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knockers lands a nice short elbow.
Knockers wants to free his trapped foot but bean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
bean gets back to full guard.
bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knockers is one step ahead there.
Knockers content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Knockers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knockers, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Knockers!
Tommy Knockers retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JerryCurl Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandell Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Original Techno Viking 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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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JerryCurl Slick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandell Griffin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slick.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Slick shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JerryCurl Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Slick.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slick in particular looking to stall.
Slick slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin manages to get to full guard.
Slick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slick chips away with some ground and pound.
Slick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slick, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slick 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.
Slick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Slick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Slick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin 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.
That was a close round but I would say that JerryCurl Slick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffin lands a high kick to the side of Slick's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Griffin dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like JerryCurl Slick has been cut.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Slick.
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Slick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slick tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slick defending well though.
Slick is looking to get back to full guard here but Griffin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Griffin with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Griffin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slick is desperately trying to improve his position but Griffin has a good base and remains in mount.
Slick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Griffin with the ground and pound but Slick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin thows a big elbow that misses.
Griffin distracts Slick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slick working a defensive guard here.
Slick wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slick.
Slick tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Slick.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slick throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandell Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JerryCurl Slick's cut.
That's time! Slick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wandell Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slick passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Slick pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Slick escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Slick!
Griffin throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Slick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Slick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Slick moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Slick blocks Griffin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick dominating with strikes here.
Griffin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slick blocks Griffin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Slick looking to finish Griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffin!
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Wandell Griffin has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Slick lands a heavy elbow.
Slick working Griffin over with strikes here.
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.
Griffin throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Slick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slick has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffin's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JerryCurl Slick clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin lands a high kick!
JerryCurl Slick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slick dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Slick moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Slick misses with the combination.
Slick gets the takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slick working the ground and pound but Griffin is defending the strikes.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Slick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slick advances to full mount.
Slick tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slick landing shots from mount.
Griffin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Slick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Griffin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Slick lands a big shot there that rocks Griffin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick landing shots from mount.
Slick landing strikes from the mount.
Slick landing punches.
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griffin regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin striking from the bottom.
Slick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin is staying active underneath Slick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slick prevents Griffin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JerryCurl Slick had his way with Wandell Griffin in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Slick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Griffin's guard now.
Slick lands a couple of elbows.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Slick tries to pass.
Slick pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slick is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Slick winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Slick lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slick is stalling here. Griffin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin lands an elbow.
Griffin takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Slick to pass into mount.
Slick 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick is looking to get back to full guard here but Griffin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Slick is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Slick is trying to escape the mount.
Griffin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slick?
Wandell Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slick in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Griffin working for a submission but Slick is keeping him at bay.
Griffin cracks Slick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
JerryCurl Slick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin with the ground and pound from mount.
Griffin prevents Slick from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
JerryCurl Slick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slick 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JerryCurl Slick!
JerryCurl Slick retains his heavyweight title!
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