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BFC 19: Carano vs Sushi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Tacular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Bautista has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pat Tacular's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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, Pat Tacular!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Bautista!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Tacular, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tacular fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tacular closes the distance and clinches.
Bautista gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bautista throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bautista pushes Tacular back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tacular lands with a left to the head.
Tacular tries a body shot but Bautista blocks it.
Tacular tries to score a body lock takedown but Bautista shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tacular lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bautista backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bautista.
Tacular fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bautista.
Bautista lands a nice elbow.
Bautista blocks an elbow strike.
Bautista keeps control of Tacular as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tacular wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tacular misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacular can't get the takedown.
Bautista taking a breather.
Bautista lands a nice elbow.
Bautista is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tacular is keeping busy.
Bautista prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Tacular. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tacular is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bautista is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tacular is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bautista to the mat. Bautista regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bautista working a defensive guard here.
Bautista is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tacular is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacular cracks Bautista with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tacular accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bautista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tacular's guard.
Bautista drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tacular manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bautista has Tacular in his guard.
Bautista seems keen to control Tacular's posture.
Tacular has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bautista is proving hard to escape from.
Tacular is breathing heavily.
Bautista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bautista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tacular wanted to stand there but Bautista had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacular preventing the sweep.
Bautista looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bautista throws a one two combo.
Bautista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tacular throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bautista lands a nice shot that snaps Tacular's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Bautista misses.
Bautista throws a leg kick which misses Tacular's front leg but catches the back leg as Tacular tries to avoid it.
Tacular takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bautista uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tacular has time to react.
Tacular is rocked!
Bautista lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tacular - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bautista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Bautista!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perlamo Veltorren (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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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perlamo Veltorren!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for wa Za Banga and sends Veltorren crashing to the mat! wa Za Banga follows him down to the mat - Veltorren regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Veltorren is rocked!
It looks like Perlamo Veltorren has been cut.
Veltorren trying to get back to full guard but wa Za Banga takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Veltorren is still in real trouble! Can wa Za Banga finish him?
wa Za Banga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
wa Za Banga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Veltorren tries to control the position but wa Za Banga now has his back.
Veltorren tries to escape the position.
Veltorren seems to have recovered his senses.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but wa Za Banga breaks the grip.
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Veltorren trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Veltorren wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veltorren prevents wa Za Banga from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga is really struggling to control Veltorren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Veltorren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
wa Za Banga gets his hands free as Veltorren looks to control.
wa Za Banga controlling well, preventing Veltorren from escaping the position.
Veltorren really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of wa Za Banga's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Veltorren just trying to survive but wa Za Banga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
wa Za Banga keeps control of the position as Veltorren tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but wa Za Banga won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Veltorren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but wa Za Banga won't let him.
wa Za Banga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Veltorren is trying to break free.
wa Za Banga doesn't have the hooks in and Veltorren manages to turn into his guard.
wa Za Banga wants to stand up but Veltorren is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veltorren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga scores with a shot to the body.
Veltorren looks gassed!
wa Za Banga lands with a thumping leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Veltorren crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Can Wupass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Can Wupass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Can Wupass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadamasa Yamada!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada tries to clinch up but Wupass circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamada takes the fight into the clinch.
Wupass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wupass pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wupass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wupass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamada smiles and moves away.
Yamada misses with a hook. Wupass ducked under it nicely.
Wupass clinches with his opponent.
Wupass prevents Yamada from breaking the clinch.
Yamada throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wupass is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yamada to the mat. Yamada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wupass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamada wants to stand and escape but Wupass is having none of it.
Wupass throws a big right hand that misses.
Wupass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wupass wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Wupass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamada controls Wupass momentarily but Wupass frees himself.
Wupass distracts Yamada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wupass trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamada had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wupass is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yamada Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wupass's back instead.
Wupass is in bad spot here.
Wupass showing good submission defense here.
Wupass can't escape the position.
Yamada working for the choke.
Yamada doesn't have the hooks in and Wupass manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is looking for a triangle but Wupass pushes his legs off easily.
Wupass trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wupass stays in close to Yamada's body and controls the position.
Wupass keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Wupass landing with the ground and pound.
Yamada wants to stand up but Wupass is controlling him.
Wupass is sitting in close to Yamada's body. Yamada has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wupass is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wupass is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Yamada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tadamasa Yamada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brat (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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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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, Orlando Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Brat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Brat avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Brat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brat showed some decent athleticism there.
Brat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Brat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brat stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat is working for an americana but Johnson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Brat was thinking about the submission.
Brat looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brat keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but Brat has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Benjamin Brat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gangles McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atari Bigby (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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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, Gangles McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Atari Bigby!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws a right hand that Bigby ducks under and follows up with a left that Bigby also avoids with ease.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Bigby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Atari Bigby has been cut.
Bigby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Bigby misses.
McGee throws a series of strikes that have Bigby backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigby slips under a jab.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bigby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bigby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bigby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bigby fails to land with a series of punches.
McGee connects with the punch.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Bigby slips under a jab.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Bigby saw that one coming.
No joy there for McGee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bigby falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bigby.
McGee lands a with a good body shot.
Bigby moves into range and clinches up with McGee.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigby shoots for a double leg takedown but McGee sprawls well. He's pushed Bigby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bigby moves out of range as McGee strikes.
McGee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bigby is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigby ducks straight into an uppercut from McGee and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bigby maanges to regain guard straight away.
Bigby looks gassed!
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee throwing strikes from guard but Bigby blocks nicely.
McGee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bigby is proving hard to escape from.
Bigby wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigby is retaining full guard.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Bigby or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
McGee looks to land a combination. Bigby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGee throws a hook but Bigby avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee thuds a left hand into Bigby's body.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Atari Bigby's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gangles McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atari Bigby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGee with a jab.
Jab by McGee.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Gangles McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Bigby is out of range.
Bigby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gangles McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Bigby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigby slips under a jab from McGee.
McGee throws a right and a left that Bigby avoids nicely.
McGee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bigby.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigby shoots in but no luck this time.
McGee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bigby in his tracks.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bigby shoots in but McGee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bigby is breathing heavily.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigby throws a head kick that misses.
McGee throws the left hand but Bigby avoids the punch easily.
McGee misses the jab.
Bigby ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGee!
Bigby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
Bigby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Bigby slips the punch.
Bigby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bigby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee throws the left hand but Bigby avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
Bigby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Bigby moves away and avoids it.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigby.
Bigby throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Bigby blocks a jab.
Bigby walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
Bigby wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bigby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Bigby.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Bigby is out of range.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bigby counters with a nice body shot.
Bigby misses with a combination
and McGee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigby blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gangles McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atari Bigby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
Atari Bigby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Bigby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bigby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
McGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Bigby slips the punch.
Bigby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Bigby moved out of range.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Bigby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Bigby's shoulder, as Bigby tries to avoid the shot.
McGee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bigby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGee's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bigby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bigby wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee wants to sweep but no luck.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Bigby from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigby won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Bigby from controlling successfully.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGee with a jab.
Bigby defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
Bigby shoots in but no luck this time.
Bigby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigby.
Bigby tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atari Bigby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigby shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Bigby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee throws a right and a left that Bigby avoids nicely.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Bigby.
Bigby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
A good leg kick by Bigby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Bigby slips the punch.
Bigby wants to clinch.
Bigby throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
Bigby tries to clinch up
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGee to score with a decent uppercut.
Gangles McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gangles McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gangles McGee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Lee Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman has chosen Dog the Bounty Hunter as his entrance music. Duane Lee Chapman has the eye of the tiger 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duane Lee Chapman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Chapman moves out of range easily.
Chapman drops Patton with a nice combination! Chapman dives into Patton's guard, looking to finish!
Chapman wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
Chapman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chapman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chapman wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
Chapman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Patton, who protects the arm well.
Patton pushes Chapman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chapman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chapman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patton has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Patton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chapman wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
Patton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chapman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chapman is looking to take a break and control but Patton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chapman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Patton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman lands a jab to Patton's midsection.
Patton is breathing heavily.
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
George Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooh a lovely combination from Chapman sends Patton down but not out. Chapman dives into side control looking to finish.
Patton is rocked!
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman controls the position.
Chapman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chapman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman trying to control the action but Patton is working from the bottom.
Chapman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chapman wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
Chapman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chapman is working to tighten is grip on Patton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Patton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chapman is really squeezing tight and eventually Patton passes out! Chapman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Duane Lee Chapman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rae Tater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent McFalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Trent McFalls enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Rae Tater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent McFalls!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tater throws a right and a left that McFalls avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Tater.
A punch combination from Tater misses.
Tater tries to clinch there but McFalls circles away.
McFalls misses with a series of wild punches.
McFalls slips a jab and a cross from Tater.
Tater throws a combination that misses
letting McFalls counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Tater scores with a four punch combination!
Tater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFalls.
Tater looks to score with a jab to the body but McFalls is just out of range.
Tater darts in trying to clinch
letting McFalls counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to de liver by McFalls. Beautiful body shot.
Tater throws a combination that misses
and McFalls counters with a big uppercut that knocks Tater off his feet! McFalls dives into side control looking to finish!
Tater is breathing heavily.
McFalls decides to stand back up.
McFalls tries to clinch up.
Billy Rae Tater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFalls throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tater tumbling to the canvas!
Tater is rocked!
McFalls is looking to stand up but Tater won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFalls stands up from Tater's guard - McFalls perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Tater.
Tater misses with a combination
and McFalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McFalls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tater darts in trying to clinch
and McFalls counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFalls throws a good cross that connects.
McFalls sizes up Tater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFalls ducks under a wild hook from Tater.
Tater avoids the body shot from McFalls.
Tater lands a jab.
Tater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFalls drops his shoulder and cracks Tater with a huge uppercut! Tater goes down! Can McFalls finish him?
Oh Tater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFalls is standing up over Tater. Tater looks to escape but McFalls dives into side control.
Tater seems to have got his legs back now.
McFalls decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tater to his feet.
McFalls is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Tater flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tater is out cold! McFalls holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trent McFalls!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil McOlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machuchin Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil McOlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Machuchin Dillon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McOlin misses with a straight right.
McOlin defending well as Dillon loads up on a big left hand.
Dillon thuds his right hand into McOlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Phil McOlin has been cut.
McOlin slips under a jab from Dillon.
McOlin takes a swing at Dillon's ribcage but misses.
McOlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillon moves away.
McOlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McOlin.
McOlin misses the shot to the body.
McOlin throws a hook to the side of Dillon's head but Dillon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McOlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from McOlin.
Dillon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McOlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from McOlin misses.
McOlin misses with a body shot.
McOlin misses with the combination.
McOlin throws a right and a left that Dillon avoids nicely.
Dillon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McOlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McOlin looks to land a combination but Dillon avoids it well.
McOlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Dillon.
Dillon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dillon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McOlin.
Dillon throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McOlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillon.
McOlin slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
McOlin misses with a body punch
and Dillon scores with a counter punch that sends McOlin to the canvas! Dillon smells blood - he's punishing McOlin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McOlin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machuchin Dillon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gable comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Barry Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Gable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gable.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gable keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gable is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Murphy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gable to take his back!
Murphy is hanging on to Gable's back as he tries to escape.
Gable is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Murphy off. It looks like it's working - Murphy slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gable displaying calm under pressure there.
Nice sprawl there from Gable as Murphy shoots in.
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.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gable swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Barry Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Gable shows good takedown defense.
Gable throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Gable misses with a body shot.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Gable tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gable breaks the clinch.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Gable sprawls well.
Gable fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy is looking to 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.
Gable scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gable.
Gable goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gable's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy trying to control but Gable is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable wants to hit a switch here but Murphy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gable there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Gable will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy moves away from the strike by Gable.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Gable misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Gable is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gable tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gable connects with a decent elbow.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Gable decides to stand and escape the position.
Gable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy shoots in and bounces Gable off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy won't allow Gable to sweep him here.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stands up and waves to Gable to follow him.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jimmy Barry Murphy has been cut.
Gable missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Gable.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gable finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Barry Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Gable counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
Murphy slips a jab from Gable.
Murphy moves out of range as Gable strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Gable.
Murphy slips under a jab from Gable.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Gable scores with a counter punch that sends Murphy to the canvas! Gable smells blood - he's punishing Murphy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murphy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Sushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gino Carano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshi Sushi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano throws a looping overhand right but Sushi ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Carano.
It looks like Yoshi Sushi has been cut.
Carano waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sushi.
Carano lands with a right hand.
Carano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sushi.
Carano scores with a jab to the head.
Sushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carano.
A punch lands to the side of Sushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Sushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sushi clinches.
Carano is trying to break free.
Sushi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sushi decides to pull guard.
Carano preventing the sweep.
Carano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sushi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sushi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sushi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sushi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sushi.
Carano pushes Sushi off looking to stand but Sushi dives back in and keeps control.
Sushi is looking for a kimura here.
That's two 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.
Sushi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Carano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sushi stops Carano from getting back to his feet.
Carano is breathing heavily.
Sushi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carano!
Sushi takes Carano's back.
Sushi is working for a rear naked choke. Carano is not defending it well and Sushi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Carano refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Carano's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Sushi!
Yoshi Sushi is the new heavyweight champion!
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