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ROF 11 - Malino PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between dave blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Tanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiyoshi Tanabe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, dave blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Tanabe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanabe tests blackfoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
blackfoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
blackfoot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
blackfoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanabe waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract blackfoot.
A jab lands there for Tanabe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tanabe misses.
blackfoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
blackfoot fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blackfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dave blackfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
blackfoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
blackfoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanabe swivels and escapes.
blackfoot shoots in for a double leg but Tanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
blackfoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanabe is just out of range.
blackfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanabe as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
blackfoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanabe's waist but Tanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing blackfoot off to one side.
blackfoot blocks a jab.
blackfoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
blackfoot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
blackfoot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
blackfoot is looking to take a break and control but Tanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
blackfoot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
blackfoot trying to control the action but Tanabe is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from blackfoot are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tanabe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
blackfoot raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
blackfoot looking to control but Tanabe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanabe can do anything to dispel that myth.
blackfoot unloads with some shots from mount but Tanabe bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
blackfoot looking to secure an arm triangle but Tanabe defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
blackfoot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tanabe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dave blackfoot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
blackfoot has a takedown stuffed.
blackfoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
dave blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Tanabe. No joy for blackfoot on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
blackfoot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
blackfoot is looking to take a break and control but Tanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with blackfoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blackfoot seems to be looking for submissions.
blackfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanabe blocking the ground and pound attempt from blackfoot.
blackfoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanabe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
blackfoot is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
blackfoot stops Tanabe from getting back to his feet.
blackfoot is pressing down on Tanabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanabe is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
blackfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanabe pinned against the cage. Tanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dave blackfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
blackfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tanabe as blackfoot shoots in.
blackfoot shoots for a takedown but Tanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
blackfoot shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanabe tries to sprawl out of it but blackfoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanabe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
blackfoot shoots in for a double leg but Tanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
blackfoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanabe throws out the jab.
blackfoot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanabe circles away.
blackfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
blackfoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanabe sprawls well. He's pushed blackfoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
blackfoot looks for a takedown but Tanabe sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanabe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiyoshi Tanabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
blackfoot wants to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanabe, as that shot connected.
blackfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
blackfoot misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanabe throws a jab when blackfoot was well out of range.
dave blackfoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blackfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
blackfoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanabe.
Tanabe throws a hook but blackfoot blocks it.
blackfoot staying out of range there.
blackfoot looks for a takedown but Tanabe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dave blackfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanabe misses with a hook.
blackfoot moves away from the strike by Tanabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
blackfoot shoots in for a takedown but Tanabe shows good takedown defense.
blackfoot shoots in but Tanabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
blackfoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
blackfoot tries for a takedown but Tanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
blackfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanabe as he avoids it easily.
blackfoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanabe but Tanabe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
blackfoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
blackfoot drops his hands momentarily and Tanabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
blackfoot gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanabe is trying to stand.
Tanabe won't allow blackfoot to pass to mount.
blackfoot is looking for a kimura but Tanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for blackfoot to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
blackfoot trying to control from half guard but Tanabe is working away.
blackfoot lands strikes from half guard.
blackfoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
blackfoot trying to control the action but Tanabe is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tanabe throws a jab when blackfoot was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to dave blackfoot.
I think blackfoot 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sotiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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, Johnny Hilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sotiar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sotiar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hilo.
Hilo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hilo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hilo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hilo looks up at the clock and then as Sotiar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hilo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sotiar stops Hilo from passing to mount.
Hilo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sotiar pushes Hilo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hilo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sotiar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hilo 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.
Hilo trying to control the position but Sotiar is working away.
Hilo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilo punching from mount but Sotiar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hilo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sotiar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hilo landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilo working the ground and pound effectively.
Sotiar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hilo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sotiar because Hilo loaded up on that one.
Hilo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hilo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sotiar because Hilo loaded up on that one.
Sotiar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hilo.
Hilo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilo misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Hilo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hilo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hilo tries to control but Sotiar wriggling away.
Hilo lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hilo lands a big elbow.
Sotiar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hilo misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilo landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Hilo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hilo lands a big shot there that rocks Sotiar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hilo looking to ground and pound but Sotiar is blocking nicely.
Hilo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sotiar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hilo looking to ground and pound but Sotiar is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hilo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sotiar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hilo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hilo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sotiar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hilo gets the takedown into side control.
Hilo tries to score with some ground and pound. Sotiar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Hilo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hilo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnny Hilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sotiar defending against the ground and pound.
Hilo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sotiar parries the strikes from Hilo easily there. Hilo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sotiar to escape.
The ground and pound from Hilo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sotiar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hilo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sotiar stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilo slips under a jab.
Hilo slips under a jab from Sotiar.
Johnny Hilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotiar tries to land a front kick but Hilo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hilo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sotiar.
Sotiar throws a series of punches but Hilo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hilo tries to score with some ground and pound. Sotiar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sotiar keeps working.
Hilo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sotiar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hilo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar defending against the ground and pound.
Hilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sotiar keeps working.
Hilo working the ground and pound from side control.
Hilo trying to control the action but Sotiar is working from the bottom.
Hilo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sotiar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hilo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sotiar to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilo grinds an elbow into Sotiar's temple.
Hilo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sotiar to see if he's OK.
Hilo trying to control the position but Sotiar is working away.
Hilo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sotiar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hilo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hilo.
Sotiar prevents Hilo from moving into mount.
Hilo prevents Sotiar from escaping the position.
Hilo with the ground and pound but Sotiar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hilo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sotiar is trying to stand up here but Hilo is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sotiar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hilo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hilo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hilo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilo staying out of range there.
Hilo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilo shoots in for a double leg but Sotiar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Sotiar finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Sotiar.
Hilo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotiar tries to avoid it but Hilo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotiar to the ground. Sotiar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotiar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sotiar lands with an overhand left.
Hilo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotiar pinned against the cage. Sotiar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hilo fails with the takedown.
Hilo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sotiar.
Sotiar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hilo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sotiar sprawls well. He's pushed Hilo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sotiar scores with a hook to the body. Hilo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sotiar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Sotiar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sotiar circles away.
Sotiar lands a jab.
Sotiar looks to throw the jab but Hilo is out of range.
Hilo blocks a head kick by Sotiar.
Sotiar throws a looping overhand right but Hilo ducks down to avoid it.
Hilo shoots in and bounces Sotiar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hilo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sotiar has wrist control.
Hilo wants to control from the top but Sotiar keeps moving.
Hilo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sotiar's head.
Hilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotiar is keeping the position for now.
Hilo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hilo wants to control but Sotiar is keeping him busy.
Hilo prevents Sotiar from standing back up.
Hilo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hilo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sotiar. No joy for Hilo on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sotiar misses the target.
Hilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hilo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hilo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Hilo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hilo prevents Sotiar from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilo tries to move to mount but Sotiar blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Hilo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hilo tries to advance to mount but Sotiar denies him.
Hilo with the ground and pound but Sotiar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hilo throwing shots but Sotiar is blocking nicely.
Mark Sotiar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sotiar connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Sotiar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hilo 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 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hilo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Natua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by House Of pain - Jump Around. Danny O Malley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Natua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Malley swivels and escapes.
Natua clinches up against the cage.
O Malley tries to pull guard but Natua holds him up against the cage and eventually O Malley drops back down to his feet.
Natua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Malley blocks it with crossed arms.
O Malley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Malley is struggling to control the position.
Natua can't break the clinch.
Natua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Natua trying to land knees to the body.
O Malley cracks Natua with a nice body shot.
Natua wants to break free but O Malley has control.
O Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Natua lands a nice knee to the body.
Natua has O Malley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Malley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
O Malley blocks an elbow strike.
O Malley is trying to trip Natua. He has hold of a leg but Natua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. O Malley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
O Malley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Malley working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natua wants to sweep here but O Malley controlling him for the moment.
O Malley throws a big right hand that misses.
O Malley thows a big elbow that misses.
O Malley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Malley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Malley 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.
O Malley prevents Natua from getting back to his feet.
O Malley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Natua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Malley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Natua wants to clinch.
O Malley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natua's head.
O Malley is looking to work some ground and pound but Natua has wrist control.
Natua controls O Malley momentarily but O Malley frees himself.
Natua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Malley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Malley throwing strikes from guard but Natua blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley works over Natua with some ground and pound from guard.
O Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Natua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Malley throwing strikes but missing.
O Malley throwing strikes from guard but Natua blocks nicely.
O Malley wants to control from the top but Natua keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Malley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Natua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Malley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Malley 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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Natua tries to clinch but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Malley lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley throwing strikes from guard but Natua blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny O Malley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Natua doesn't manage to clinch there - O Malley circles away.
No luck for O Malley with that takedown attempt.
Natua wants to clinch.
Natua is looking to clinch but O Malley is avoiding it.
O Malley tries for a takedown but Natua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natua tries to clinch there but O Malley circles away.
Danny O Malley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Natua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Natua fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Natua avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natua slips a jab and a cross from O Malley.
Natua misses with a head kick.
Natua wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
Natua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Natua tries to clinch but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Natua trying to control here.
Natua tries to get to full guard but O Malley has control of the leg.
O Malley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natua is defending against the submission attempts here by O Malley.
O Malley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Malley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Natua's head.
O Malley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Malley is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O Malley throws a lazy head kick
and Natua counters with a nice leg kick.
Natua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natua tries to clinch there but O Malley circles away.
Natua tries to clinch but O Malley moves out of range.
Natua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natua is looking to clinch but O Malley is avoiding it.
Natua tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Malley.
Natua moves in looking to clinch but O Malley pushes him off.
Natua is looking to clinch but O Malley is avoiding it.
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.
O Malley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natua moves in looking to clinch but O Malley pushes him off.
Natua moves in looking to clinch but O Malley pushes him off.
Natua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Natua moves out of range easily.
Natua moves into the clinch successfully.
O Malley keeps control of Natua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Natua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Malley managing to block the knees to the body from Natua.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Malley avoids a wild elbow strike from Natua.
O Malley prevents Natua from breaking the clinch.
O Malley prevents Natua from breaking the clinch.
Natua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny O Malley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
O Malley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natua as he jumps to the side.
Natua tries to clinch but O Malley is having none of it.
Natua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Natua fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Malley fails to land the takedown.
Natua tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from O Malley as Natua shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley keeps the fight on the outside.
Natua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Natua is looking to clinch.
Natua doesn't manage to clinch there - O Malley circles away.
Bill Natua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natua is looking to clinch.
Natua stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Malley keeps the fight on the outside.
Natua tries to clinch but O Malley is having none of it.
Natua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Natua.
O Malley shoots in looking for a takedown. Natua tries to sprawl out of it but O Malley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natua wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
Natua tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Natua tries to close the distance and clinch but O Malley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Malley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Malley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Natua counters with a straight right hand.
Natua tries to clinch up but O Malley circles away and keeps his distance.
Natua gets a clinch.
Natua trying to stall but O Malley improves his position.
Natua is looking to break free of the clinch but O Malley has double underhooks.
O Malley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Malley jumps guard but Natua stands there with O Malley around his waist. O Malley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Natua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Malley keeps control of Natua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Malley has Natua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. O Malley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Natua tumbling to the mat - O Malley dives into Natua's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natua wants to stand up but O Malley is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley works over Natua with some ground and pound from guard.
O Malley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Natua is pulling down on O Malley's head to control his posture.
O Malley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natua's head.
O Malley stands up over Natua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands a couple of digs.
O Malley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Malley drops back looking for a leg! Natua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Natua manages to kick O Malley off! O Malley jumps back into Natua's guard.
Natua looking to control.
Bill Natua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny O Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Natua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny O Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Malley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny O Malley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeek Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeek Drake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeek Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Storm darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Storm.
Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Drake blocks it.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Zeek Drake has been cut.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeek Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm blocks a head kick by Drake.
Storm rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Storm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm lands an elbow inside.
Drake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake is breathing heavily.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Storm.
Zeek Drake's cut is getting worse.
Storm stalling against the cage.
Storm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Storm slowing the pace effectively.
Storm with a knee to the head.
Zeek Drake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Zeek Drake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zeek Drake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mason Storm!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Global Warming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warming comes to the cage accompanied by Forever-Travis Barker Remix. Jake Hall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Global Warming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Hall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warming swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Warming.
Hall blocks a head kick by Warming.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Warming sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Warming.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Warming sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Global Warming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hall.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Warming sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Warming.
Jake Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warming tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warming to the ground. Warming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall looks for a takedown but Warming sprawls well.
Hall looks gassed!
Hall blocks a head kick by Warming.
Warming stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Warming goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warming forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Warming manages to pull guard.
Warming escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warming has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warming holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warming has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Warming looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warming is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hall throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Warming's body to avoid the submission. Warming has instead reached around Hall's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Warming arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Global Warming!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Pryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wesley Pryce!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryce moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones wants to slow Pryce down by chopping away at his legs.
Pryce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Pryce counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Pryce wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Pryce counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pryce.
Pryce tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Pryce looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Pryce is keeping the position.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Pryce is working from the bottom.
Jones working Pryce over with strikes.
Jones wants to control but Pryce is keeping him busy.
Pryce tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Pryce is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Pryce is having none of it.
Jones is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slugg Grue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slugg Grue!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola tries to clinch but Grue moves out of range.
Zola tries to clinch up but Grue circles away and keeps his distance.
Grue fails to land with a series of punches.
Grue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grue throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grue looks to land a combination. Zola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grue works over Zola's head and body with a nice combination.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Grue.
Grue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grue fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Grue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grue throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grue!
Nice takedown defense from Zola. No joy for Grue on that attempt.
JJ Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grue misses with a double jab.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grue has a takedown stuffed.
JJ Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slugg Grue.
Grue cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Grue fails with the takedown.
Zola throws a head kick but Grue moves out of range.
Grue avoids the head kick by Zola.
A head kick lands from Zola that sends Grue to the canvas. Grue tries to scramble back to his feet but Zola brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Slugg Grue has been cut.
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!
Zola remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Grue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola tries to stand but Grue is controlling his head.
Zola stands up and beckons Grue to his feet.
Grue lands with a nice body punch.
Grue misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grue.
Grue tries to clinch up.
Grue lands with a shot to the body.
Grue swinging wilding here.
Grue closes the distance and pushes Zola back into the cage.
Zola missing with knees to the body.
Zola keeps control of Grue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zola lands a knee to the body.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but Grue blocks with his arms.
Zola misses with a knee to the head.
Grue tries to break the clinch but Zola is controlling the position.
Grue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Zola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slugg Grue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zola tries to clinch up but Grue circles away and keeps his distance.
Grue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grue misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grue is looking to clinch.
Grue scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grue avoids the head kick by Zola.
JJ Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola tries to clinch
and Grue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grue!
Grue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Grue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grue throws a head kick that misses
and Zola counters with a head kick that drops Grue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zola tries to stand but Grue is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grue doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zola tries to free his leg and advance position but Grue is retaining full guard.
Grue wants to sweep here but Zola controlling him for the moment.
Grue wants to control the position but Zola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Grue is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Grue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola controlling the position easily from mount.
Grue is desperately trying to improve his position but Zola has a good base and remains in mount.
Grue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grue wants to improve his position but Zola is controlling well.
Zola controlling the action 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.
Grue tries to roll over but Zola keeps him under control.
Grue trying to control here.
Zola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grue is pressing down on Zola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Zola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slugg Grue's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grue lands a jab-cross combination.
Zola tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Grue to counter with a crisp jab.
Grue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zola swivels and escapes.
Grue scores with a jab to the body.
Grue misses with the combination.
Grue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zola wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grue!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola is looking to clinch but Grue is avoiding it.
Grue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Grue does no damage.
A punch combination from Grue misses.
Slugg Grue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grue shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grue won't allow Zola to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grue trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Grue stays in close to Zola's body and controls the position.
Grue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grue tries to stand but Zola is controlling from the bottom.
Zola controlling the position.
Slugg Grue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grue wants to clinch up but Zola keeps it at a distance.
Grue circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Grue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grue is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grue has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grue blocks it with crossed arms.
Zola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grue blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Grue.
Grue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
JJ Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slugg Grue.
Grue looking for a takedown.
Zola missing with knees to the body.
Grue pulls guard.
Zola sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grue is on top in guard.
Grue throwing strikes from guard but Zola blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slugg Grue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zola 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... JJ Zola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trace Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trace Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Cain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Cain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Damian Cain has been cut.
Bradley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain wants to clinch.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Cain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Trace Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain moves in looking to clinch but Bradley pushes him off.
Cain tries to clinch up.
Bradley missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradley lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bradley misses.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley connects with a body shot.
Bradley waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Cain. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cain to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Cain looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bradley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
Cain tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Damian Cain's cut even more.
Bradley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bradley drops Cain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cain looks back up at him and smiles so Bradley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cain is rocked!
Bradley cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Cain tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradley drops Cain with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cain! Bradley dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trace Bradley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between paul johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell MonRoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MonRoe has chosen Press Trigger (Mad Cobra) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, paul johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell MonRoe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson closes the distance and clinches up with MonRoe, looking for a takedown. johnson pushes MonRoe against the cage but MonRoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from MonRoe as johnson shoots in.
johnson shoots in and drives through. MonRoe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for paul johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MonRoe misses with a body shot.
johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MonRoe stuffs the takedown.
johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MonRoe as he avoids it easily.
MonRoe cracks johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MonRoe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning johnson to stand back up!
johnson is rocked!
MonRoe is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! johnson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mitchell MonRoe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tyler Black enters the cage!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silk is looking to clinch.
Silk misses with a body shot.
Silk tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Silk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silk moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silk is posturing up here but Black has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silk has to tap! Slick submission there by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Black!
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