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HFC 16 griffin VS. aoki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Sheppard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard stuffs the takedown.
Finn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finn looks for a takedown but Sheppard sprawls well.
Finn tries to clinch up.
Finn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheppard but Sheppard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesse Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finn.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finn tries for a takedown but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheppard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheppard misses with a low kick as Finn jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finn ducks under a wild hook from Sheppard.
Sheppard keeps the fight on the outside.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard avoids the head kick by Finn.
Finn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finn checks a low kick from Sheppard.
Sheppard is looking to chop away at Finn's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheppard throws the left hand but Finn avoids the punch easily.
Finn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheppard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheppard.
Sheppard thuds his shin into the meat of Finn's side.
Finn looks gassed!
Finn drops his hands momentarily and Sheppard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheppard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finn checks a leg kick.
Sheppard throws a chopping leg kick but Finn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheppard misses with a low kick.
Sheppard throws a right and a left that Finn avoids nicely.
Sheppard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finn is able to avoid easily.
Finn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheppard misses with a leg kick.
Sheppard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finn looks for the body kick but Sheppard saw that one coming.
Jesse Sheppard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finn tries to clinch but Sheppard moves out of range.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheppard as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Finn as he checks the leg kick.
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Finn moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a head kick that misses.
Finn blocks the body kick.
Sheppard checks a leg kick.
Sheppard is looking to chop away at Finn's legs.
Sheppard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheppard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick.
Finn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard throws the kick towards the body but Finn avoids it.
Sheppard swings for the body but Finn moves out of range.
Finn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheppard is looking to wear down Finn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sheppard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sheppard tries to throw a body punch but Finn avoids it by throwing Sheppard back against the cage.
Sheppard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finn prevents Sheppard from breaking the clinch.
Finn prevents Sheppard from breaking the clinch.
Finn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheppard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheppard wants to get back to striking at distance but Finn won't allow it.
Sheppard is trying to break the clinch but Finn has him pressed against the cage.
Sheppard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick from Sheppard.
Sheppard tries to land a front kick but Finn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheppard throws the kick towards the body but Finn avoids it.
Finn wants to clinch up but Sheppard keeps it at a distance.
Sheppard throws a body kick that misses.
Finn ducks under a wild hook from Sheppard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finn is looking to clinch but Sheppard is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Sheppard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sheppard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheppard misses with a low kick.
Finn slips under a jab from Sheppard.
Finn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheppard throws a right hand that Finn ducks under and follows up with a left that Finn also avoids with ease.
Finn tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheppard throws a hook but Finn avoids it easily.
Finn is looking to clinch but Sheppard is avoiding it.
Sheppard is looking to chop away at Finn's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheppard as he avoids it easily.
Finn is breathing heavily.
Sheppard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finn.
Sheppard throws a sloppy head kick and Finn moves out of range easily.
Finn avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Finn blocks the leg kick.
Sheppard throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Finn.
Finn wants to clinch.
Sheppard is looking to chop away at Finn's legs.
Sheppard is looking to land body kicks.
Finn shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
Finn moves out of range as Sheppard throws a body kick.
Finn tries to clinch up.
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.
Finn tries to clinch there but Sheppard circles away.
Finn is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Sheppard. No joy for Finn on that attempt.
Jesse Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Sheppard throws an overhand right that lands on Finn's shoulder, as Finn tries to avoid the shot.
Finn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheppard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jesse Sheppard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheppard scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Sheppard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheppard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finn.
Sheppard throws a front kick aimed at Finn's knee but Finn avoids it well.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick.
Sheppard is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Finn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finn tries to clinch but Sheppard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finn manages to avoid it.
Sheppard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finn tries to clinch there but Sheppard circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheppard misses the target.
A head kick by Sheppard misses
and Finn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sheppard!
Finn wants to control the pace but Sheppard is squirming around nicely.
Sheppard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheppard holds on for dear life.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard tries to reverse the position but Finn maintains control.
Sheppard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sheppard tries to stand but Finn is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Sheppard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Finn blocks a head kick by Sheppard.
Finn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sheppard tries to land a leg kick but Finn saw it coming and moves away.
Finn is looking to clinch but Sheppard is avoiding it.
Sheppard is looking to chop away at Finn's legs.
Finn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard throws and low kick but Finn moves out of range easily.
A combination from Sheppard does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard gets caught flat footed, as Finn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sheppard wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
Finn won't allow Sheppard to get back to his feet.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheppard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Sheppard tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheppard moves out of range of the leg kick from Finn.
Horrible takedown by Finn or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheppard which made him look bad.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Finn moves out of range.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Sheppard throws a body kick that misses.
Sheppard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finn is out of range.
Finn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheppard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finn.
Sheppard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finn. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Finn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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.
Finn moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick from Sheppard.
Sheppard tries to land a front kick but Finn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheppard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheppard. That's going to slow Finn down.
Sheppard misses the jab.
Sheppard throws a leg kick but Finn moved away.
Sheppard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sheppard throws the kick towards the body but Finn avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Finn.
Sheppard misses with a kick to the body.
Sheppard waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Finn.
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheppard circles away.
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 Jesse Sheppard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheppard, 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 for Jesse Sheppard!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Jesse Sheppard!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Jesse Sheppard!
Jesse Sheppard wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Aquillani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spete Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Aquillani looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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244 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alberto Aquillani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spete Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquillani wants to clinch.
Aquillani is looking to clinch but Pasanen is avoiding it.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pasanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Aquillani wants to hold on but Pasanen pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Alberto Aquillani has been cut.
Pasanen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aquillani is surviving well by controlling Pasanen's body position as best he can.
Pasanen punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Aquillani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pasanen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aquillani has worked his arm free - good work by Aquillani!
Aquillani gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aquillani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pasanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aquillani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pasanen controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquillani trying to control but Pasanen postures up.
Pasanen prevents Aquillani from standing back up.
Aquillani is breathing heavily.
Aquillani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pasanen trying to control the pace.
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.
Pasanen stands up and beckons Aquillani to join him on the feet.
Pasanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aquillani's guard.
Pasanen throwing strikes from guard but Aquillani blocks nicely.
Pasanen landing with the ground and pound.
Aquillani working a defensive guard but Pasanen manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquillani prevents Pasanen from improving position.
Aquillani looking for a sweep but Pasanen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pasanen controlling from the full mount.
Pasanen working Aquillani over with strikes here.
Pasanen content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aquillani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spete Pasanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Aquillani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pasanen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pasanen looking to pass the guard.
Pasanen works over Aquillani with some ground and pound from guard.
Pasanen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pasanen is working Aquillani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aquillani thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pasanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pasanen postures up in Aquillani's guard and throws a big left but Aquillani blocks it.
Pasanen gets to his feet. Aquillani looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aquillani throws a body punch but Pasanen moves out of range.
Pasanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aquillani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pasanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquillani.
Pasanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aquillani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pasanen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pasanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aquillani could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pasanen is pushing down on Aquillani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aquillani is fighting to maintain full guard but Pasanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pasanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aquillani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pasanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pasanen lands strikes from half guard.
Pasanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aquillani wants to improve his position but Pasanen is controlling well.
Pasanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pasanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spete Pasanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Aquillani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pasanen closes the distance and clinches up with Aquillani, looking for a takedown. Pasanen pushes Aquillani against the cage but Aquillani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pasanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pasanen showed some decent athleticism there.
Despite being in the dominant position, Spete Pasanen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pasanen shoots in and bounces Aquillani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pasanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquillani working a defensive guard here.
Pasanen drops back looking for a leg! Aquillani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aquillani manages to kick Pasanen off! Pasanen jumps back into Aquillani's guard.
Pasanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pasanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aquillani has momentary wrist control but Pasanen slips an elbow through the middle.
Aquillani 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.
Pasanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pasanen decides to stand back up. Pasanen steps back and let's Aquillani get back to his feet.
Pasanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aquillani throws a sloppy head kick and Pasanen moves out of range easily.
Pasanen scores a takedown into full mount!
Pasanen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquillani tries to hold on but Pasanen postures up.
Pasanen lands a heavy elbow.
Pasanen landing strikes from the mount.
Pasanen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aquillani can't escape the position.
Aquillani taking shots to the head.
Pasanen controlling from mount.
Pasanen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aquillani hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aquillani looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasanen looking to finish Aquillani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aquillani!
Pasanen has hold of Aquillani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aquillani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pasanen working the ground and pound effectively.
Spete Pasanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alberto Aquillani's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spete Pasanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pasanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Spete Pasanen!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Spete Pasanen!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Spete Pasanen!
Spete Pasanen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuey Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einari Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stuey Ungar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Einari Kivi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ungar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Einari Kivi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kivi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivi unloads with some shots from mount but Ungar bucks and avoids them well.
Kivi thowing shots but they're missing.
Kivi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ungar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kivi looks gassed!
Ungar blocking the ground and pound.
Ungar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kivi on the ground.
Kivi landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Stuey Ungar has been cut.
Kivi looking to finish Ungar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ungar!
Stuey Ungar's cut is getting worse.
Kivi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kivi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ungar trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kivi throws some wild stikes that Ungar manages to avoid easily.
Ungar tries to reverse the position but Kivi maintains control.
Kivi lands a heavy elbow.
Stuey Ungar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kivi thowing shots but they're missing.
Kivi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ungar is working to get back to half guard.
Ungar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jeez, Stuey Ungar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stuey Ungar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Einari Kivi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huja Knikabolokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mcpeeny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Huja Knikabolokov's chin.
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huja Knikabolokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knikabolokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Knikabolokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcpeeny can't escape the position.
Knikabolokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcpeeny is trying desperately to improve position.
Knikabolokov lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Knikabolokov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knikabolokov with a couple of short strikes.
Knikabolokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcpeeny on the ground.
Knikabolokov blocks Mcpeeny's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knikabolokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcpeeny tries to reverse the position but Knikabolokov maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knikabolokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcpeeny is looking to escape.
Mcpeeny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knikabolokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcpeeny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knikabolokov stalling away here and it's allowed Mcpeeny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Knikabolokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcpeeny is looking to clinch but Knikabolokov is avoiding it.
Knikabolokov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knikabolokov trying to control but Mcpeeny is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcpeeny is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcpeeny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcpeeny stands and steps away. Knikabolokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Mcpeeny.
Knikabolokov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcpeeny!
Mcpeeny looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcpeeny is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mcpeeny defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knikabolokov.
Mcpeeny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mcpeeny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcpeeny is not content to let Knikabolokov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny tries to get to full guard but Knikabolokov has control of the leg.
Mcpeeny actively working from the bottom here.
Knikabolokov is pressing down on Mcpeeny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcpeeny is holding on for now.
Mcpeeny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knikabolokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knikabolokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcpeeny gets caught flat footed, as Knikabolokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov landing with the ground and pound.
Knikabolokov wants to control from the top but Mcpeeny keeps moving.
Mcpeeny trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcpeeny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcpeeny keeping full guard, as Knikabolokov tries to pass.
Mcpeeny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knikabolokov manages to get himself to full guard.
Knikabolokov wants to hit a switch here but Mcpeeny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knikabolokov there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knikabolokov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huja Knikabolokov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knikabolokov blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Knikabolokov.
Knikabolokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcpeeny wants to get back to full guard.
Mcpeeny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knikabolokov.
Knikabolokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcpeeny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knikabolokov.
Knikabolokov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcpeeny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcpeeny wants to get back to full guard.
Knikabolokov trying to control the action but Mcpeeny is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knikabolokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Knikabolokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcpeeny circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny wants to clinch but Knikabolokov slips to the side
and Knikabolokov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knikabolokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcpeeny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knikabolokov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mcpeeny regains guard.
Mcpeeny had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knikabolokov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mcpeeny Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knikabolokov's back instead.
Mcpeeny is breathing heavily.
Knikabolokov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mcpeeny lands a heavy elbow.
Mcpeeny has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knikabolokov's face.
Knikabolokov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mcpeeny trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcpeeny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knikabolokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knikabolokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knikabolokov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knikabolokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knikabolokov advances position into side control!
Mcpeeny tries to buck Knikabolokov off but Knikabolokov is having none of it.
Knikabolokov is looking to take a break and control but Mcpeeny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcpeeny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knikabolokov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knikabolokov looks up at the clock and then as Mcpeeny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knikabolokov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knikabolokov in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcpeeny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knikabolokov is looking to take a break and control but Mcpeeny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcpeeny wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mcpeeny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knikabolokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Knikabolokov is working hard here to advance position.
Knikabolokov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knikabolokov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knikabolokov 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.
Mcpeeny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knikabolokov trying to control the position.
Knikabolokov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcpeeny won't allow Knikabolokov to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knikabolokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcpeeny is one step ahead there.
Knikabolokov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knikabolokov tries to get out of the position.
Knikabolokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huja Knikabolokov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mcpeeny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Mcpeeny. No joy for Knikabolokov on that attempt.
Mcpeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcpeeny.
Knikabolokov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcpeeny manages to get to full guard.
Mcpeeny throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcpeeny is looking for a triangle but Knikabolokov pushes his legs off easily.
Mcpeeny keeping moving, preventing Knikabolokov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knikabolokov throws a strike but Mcpeeny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knikabolokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcpeeny is one step ahead there.
Mcpeeny throwing strikes but missing.
Mcpeeny won't allow Knikabolokov to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knikabolokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcpeeny takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcpeeny stops a takedown attempt from Knikabolokov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huja Knikabolokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcpeeny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knikabolokov counters by clinching up.
James Mcpeeny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knikabolokov can't get the takedown.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny manages to break the clinch.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick but Knikabolokov moves out of range.
Knikabolokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knikabolokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcpeeny circles away.
James Mcpeeny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcpeeny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcpeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knikabolokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knikabolokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcpeeny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knikabolokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcpeeny's head.
Mcpeeny wants to stand up but Knikabolokov is controlling him.
Knikabolokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcpeeny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knikabolokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcpeeny has his foot on Knikabolokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knikabolokov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcpeeny trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcpeeny throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcpeeny looks to clinch
and Knikabolokov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knikabolokov prevents Mcpeeny from improving his position.
Knikabolokov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knikabolokov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knikabolokov scoring with strikes but Mcpeeny is staying in there.
Huja Knikabolokov 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.
Knikabolokov landing punches.
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!
Mcpeeny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huja Knikabolokov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knikabolokov, 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 for Huja Knikabolokov!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Huja Knikabolokov!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Huja Knikabolokov!
Huja Knikabolokov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guido Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Rizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Guido Rizzo has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sanchez! Rizzo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juuso Makinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Drosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makinen's entrance music is SMC Hoodrats. A fine choice. Drosey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juuso Makinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Drosey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Drosey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drosey takes a swing at Makinen's ribcage but misses.
Makinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Drosey.
Drosey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makinen is fending him off so far but Drosey persists. Nope, Makinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Drosey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makinen circles away.
A swing and a miss from Drosey.
Drosey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makinen counters with a head kick.
Makinen throws a head kick but Drosey moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Makinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drosey doesn't seem phased though.
Drosey throws a leg kick
and Makinen counters with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Drosey - just one landing.
Makinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juuso Makinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Drosey.
Makinen defending well as Drosey loads up on a big left hand.
Makinen moves into range and clinches up with Drosey.
Drosey tries to work over Makinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drosey fails to pull guard.
Drosey is trying to break free.
Drosey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drosey shoots in and drives through. Makinen sprawls well.
Drosey lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drosey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makinen counters by clinching up.
Drosey wants to get back to striking at distance but Makinen won't allow it.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drosey darts in trying to clinch
and Makinen moves into the clinch.
Drosey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makinen smiles and moves away.
Juuso Makinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinen misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A low kick from Drosey is predictable there
and Makinen moves into the clinch.
Makinen blocks an uppercut.
Drosey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makinen has him pressed against the cage.
Drosey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makinen prevents it.
Drosey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makinen looking to throw knees to the head but Drosey is blocking nicely.
Makinen looking to throw knees to the head but Drosey is blocking nicely.
Drosey tries to break the clinch but Makinen is controlling the position.
Drosey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Drosey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juuso Makinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice jab there from Drosey.
Makinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makinen tries to land a knee to the head but Drosey blocks with his arms.
Drosey is trying to break free.
Makinen breaks from the clinch.
Drosey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drosey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Makinen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drosey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Drosey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Juuso Makinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Drosey.
Drosey avoids the head kick by Makinen.
Makinen throws a head kick but Drosey moves out of range.
Drosey throws a head kick that misses
and Makinen moves into the clinch.
Drosey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makinen has him pressed against the cage.
Makinen breaks from the clinch.
Makinen closes the distance and clinches.
Drosey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makinen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drosey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drosey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drosey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drosey throws a lazy head kick
and Makinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drosey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Drosey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makinen keeps control of Drosey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen manages to break the clinch.
Drosey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Drosey is breathing heavily.
Drosey scores with a jab to the body.
Makinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makinen throws a looping overhand right but Drosey ducks down to avoid it.
Drosey closes the distance but Makinen moves to the side
and Makinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drosey fails to land with a series of punches.
Makinen darts in and clinches Drosey up against the cage.
Drosey can't break the clinch.
Drosey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makinen breaks the clinch.
Drosey has his takedown stuffed
and Makinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drosey avoids the head kick by Makinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juuso Makinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Makinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Drosey.
A swing and a miss from Makinen.
Makinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drosey.
Drosey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juuso Makinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Drosey throws an overhand right that lands on Makinen's shoulder, as Makinen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drosey throws a hook to the side of Makinen's head but Makinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juuso Makinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drosey throws a head kick but Makinen moves out of range.
Makinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drosey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makinen moves into the clinch.
Drosey is trying to stall.
Makinen blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makinen.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drosey goes for a takedown attempt but Makinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drosey moves in looking to clinch but Makinen pushes him off.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drosey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drosey misses with a takedown attempt
and Makinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drosey looks to score with a jab to the body but Makinen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drosey fails with the takedown.
Juuso Makinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Drosey.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drosey closes the distance but Makinen moves to the side
and Makinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drosey tries to work over Makinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makinen clinches up with Drosey and pushes him back against the cage.
Duke Drosey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drosey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makinen walks away with a smile on his face. Drosey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makinen misses with a straight right.
Drosey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drosey works over Makinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Drosey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makinen moves into the clinch.
Makinen stalls.
Drosey wants to get back to striking at distance but Makinen won't allow it.
Drosey is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Drosey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Juuso Makinen!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Juuso Makinen!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Juuso Makinen!
Juuso Makinen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Beano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 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 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Big Beano!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Beano instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Beano is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Beano has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Beano won't allow it.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is trying to break free.
Beano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Beano has him pressed against the cage.
Beano wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Beano.
Beano stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Beano is just out of range.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Big Beano 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!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Beano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beano off to one side.
Beano looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Beano or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swings for the body but Beano moves out of range.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones looks to land a combination. Beano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beano looks to clinch
and Beano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beano has time to react.
Beano with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a right hand that Beano ducks under and follows up with a left that Beano also avoids with ease.
Nice combo by Jones! Oh, that's hurt him - Beano falls to the canvas and Jones follows him into side control.
Beano is rocked!
Jones decides to stand back up.
Beano is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands an overhand right.
Beano seems to have recovered his senses.
Beano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beano is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Beano being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beano is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Beano.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Beano misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beano with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Big Beano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Beano moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Beano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Big Beano's cut even more.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Beano's defenses.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Beano with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones stands up.
Beano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Beano's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Beano from controlling successfully.
Beano won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beano misses with a takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Beano avoids them all with ease.
Beano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Beano slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Beano avoids them all with ease.
Beano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Beano control the position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beano with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Beano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Beano trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones wants to stand back up but Beano manages to pass into side control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beano on the ground.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beano wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones pushes Beano off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beano fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is looking to wear down Beano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones throws a right and a left that Beano avoids nicely.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Steve Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Beano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Beano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones takes a swing at Beano's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beano gets a clinch.
Beano tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steve Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beano looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Beano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beano avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has given up his back here.
Beano tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Beano is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Beano not allowing Jones to control his hands.
Jones breaks Beano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beano will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Beano will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones won't allow Beano to sweep him here.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a body punch but Beano moves out of range.
Beano with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Beano.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Beano tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
so Beano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to stand up but Beano is controlling him.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Big Beano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beano preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to control but Beano passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beano prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 for Steve Jones!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Steve Jones!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Steve Jones!
Steve Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flow has chosen Even Flow - Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Evan Flow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Theodore Calvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Flow!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flow throws a hook to the side of Calvin's head but Calvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calvin fails to land with a series of punches.
Flow shoots in but no luck this time.
Calvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calvin misses with a double jab.
Flow dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow shoots for a double leg takedown but Calvin sprawls well. He's pushed Flow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow slips a jab from Calvin.
Flow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Flow.
Flow slips a straight right by Calvin.
Calvin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Calvin duly obliges.
It looks like Evan Flow has been cut.
Calvin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calvin stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin tries to bum rush Flow with a series of wild strikes but Flow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flow misses with a takedown attempt - Calvin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calvin misses with a few strikes there.
Flow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calvin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow fails to land the takedown.
Calvin looks to land a left hand but Flow moved out of range nicely.
Calvin misses with a wild combination.
Calvin misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calvin but Calvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Calvin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Calvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Flow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calvin misses with a hook.
Calvin throws a series of punches but Flow moves out of range.
Calvin throws a big shot that misses.
Flow tries to clinch but Calvin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow shoots in but no luck this time.
Flow ducks under a wild hook from Calvin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flow avoids the body shot from Calvin.
Calvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calvin throws a right hand that Flow ducks under and follows up with a left that Flow also avoids with ease.
Calvin misses with a hook.
Calvin misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Flow slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
Flow tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Flow walks into a stiff left hand from Calvin.
Flow tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Calvin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calvin.
Flow fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab lands there for Calvin.
Calvin misses with a straight right.
Theodore Calvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calvin swivels and escapes.
Calvin throws a right hand that Flow ducks under and follows up with a left that Flow also avoids with ease.
Calvin throws a hook but Flow avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Flow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flow trying to control but Calvin is working from the bottom.
Flow tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
Flow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calvin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Flow.
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 Theodore Calvin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Flow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Calvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin misses with a body punch
and Flow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flow tries for a takedown but Calvin circles away easily
and Calvin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow fails with the takedown
and Calvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calvin counters with a left and a right that stings Flow.
That has opened up Evan Flow's cut even more.
Calvin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flow slips a straight right by Calvin.
Flow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calvin is looking to stand up but Flow isn't so interested in that idea.
Flow looking to pass the guard.
Calvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flow on the ground.
Flow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Calvin dives on top into guard.
Flow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flow looking to control.
Calvin passes Flow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flow wants to improve his position but Calvin is controlling well.
Calvin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calvin wants to pass the guard but Flow is defending well.
Flow trying to control but Calvin postures up.
Calvin trying to control from half guard but Flow is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calvin misses with a combination
and Flow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calvin, 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 for Theodore Calvin!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!
Theodore Calvin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel MacKinnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKinnon comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Daniel MacKinnon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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272 lbs
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266 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel MacKinnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pertti Apila!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - MacKinnon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Daniel MacKinnon has been cut.
A combination from MacKinnon does no damage.
Apila cracks MacKinnon with an uppercut from hell and MacKinnon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Apila's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
MacKinnon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh MacKinnon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apila chips away with some ground and pound.
Apila slips nicely into half guard.
Apila is looking to advance position but MacKinnon won't allow it.
MacKinnon seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacKinnon punching from the bottom.
MacKinnon is trying to get back to full guard.
MacKinnon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apila.
MacKinnon is pressing down on Apila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Apila gets to his feet - MacKinnon follows without any prompting.
Apila digs a good body shot into MacKinnon's ribs.
MacKinnon throws a series of punches but Apila avoids them all with ease.
MacKinnon misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from MacKinnon.
Apila misses with a series of wild punches.
Apila lands a left and a right that sends MacKinnon crashing to the canvas! Apila dives into mount looking to finish!
MacKinnon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and MacKinnon is out cold! Apila jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Apila!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between tyson griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shinya aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, tyson griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, shinya aoki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin avoids the body shot from aoki.
griffin stuffs the takedown.
griffin lands a nice hook to aoki's body. aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but griffin sprawls well. He's pushed aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by griffin!
aoki gets a takedown into half guard.
aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
aoki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. griffin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but griffin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
griffin unloading with bombs!
griffin wants to finish this one by submission but aoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from griffin.
aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
aoki wants to control but griffin is keeping busy.
griffin trying to control from half guard but aoki is working away.
aoki trying to control but griffin postures up.
griffin tries to pass to full mount but aoki defends it.
aoki is trying to maintain the position but griffin is very close to passing his half guard.
griffin trying to mount his opponent but aoki defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
griffin advances to half guard.
aoki is not content to let griffin control the position.
griffin is breathing heavily.
aoki actively working from the bottom here.
griffin wants to pass the guard but aoki is defending well.
aoki manages to get to full guard.
griffin looking to pass the guard.
griffin advances to half guard.
griffin is keen to just control but aoki is a slippery customer.
aoki tries to get to full guard but griffin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aoki has his hands clasped together around griffin's back. He's all about the action.
aoki is pressing down on griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
aoki keeping moving, preventing griffin from controlling successfully.
aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
griffin advances position into side control!
griffin wants to control but aoki is keeping him busy.
griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
griffin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
griffin trying to control the action but aoki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
aoki prevents griffin from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
aoki manages to get back to half guard.
aoki gets full guard.
griffin stopping the sweep attempt from aoki.
aoki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
aoki looking to control.
griffin won't allow aoki to sweep him here.
griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
griffin connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that tyson griffin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
griffin has his takedown stuffed
and aoki counters with a three punch combo that has griffin backing up. griffin nods at aoki to acknowledge the strikes.
griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
griffin looks to land a right hand but aoki moved out of range.
griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
griffin throws a body kick that misses.
griffin misses with a low kick.
griffin ducks under a wild hook from aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but griffin manages to avoid it.
No joy there for aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
griffin misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from aoki.
griffin with a poor takedown
and aoki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for griffin!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
aoki working the ground and pound effectively.
aoki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but griffin is holding on tight.
aoki trying to control but griffin is having none of it.
griffin working to try and regain half guard.
aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as griffin is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aoki moves to the back position.
griffin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
aoki moves to take his opponent's back.
aoki struggling to keep hold of the position.
griffin is trying to break free.
aoki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at griffin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
griffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
griffin trying to control but aoki postures up.
griffin lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aoki wants to pass the guard but griffin is defending well.
aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
griffin working a defensive guard here.
aoki won't allow griffin to sweep him here.
aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but griffin is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
griffin takes a swing at aoki's ribcage but misses.
griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
shinya aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aoki gets full guard.
griffin wants to control from the top but aoki keeps moving.
aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
aoki wants to sweep here but griffin controlling him for the moment.
aoki is trying to keep griffin in close.
griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed aoki's guard.
griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
aoki is pressing down on griffin'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.
shinya aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
griffin misses with a body shot.
aoki misses with a double jab
and griffin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for aoki!
griffin looking for a guillotine from mount but aoki is having none of it.
aoki gets back to half guard.
griffin is keen to just control but aoki is a slippery customer.
aoki gets back to full guard.
griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
aoki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. griffin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. aoki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take griffin's back instead.
aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aoki misses with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
griffin trying to control the position but aoki manages to sink in the hooks.
griffin breaks aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
aoki controlling from mount.
griffin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
griffin is squirming around, avoiding aoki's attempts to control the action.
griffin regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
griffin is pressing down on aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but griffin is retaining full guard.
aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
aoki wants to pass the guard but griffin is keeping the position.
griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
griffin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but aoki frees his head nicely. Oh but griffin has switched to an armbar! aoki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). tyson griffin!
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