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BFC 25: Rhymes vs Bell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Mir III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Mir III has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Stone's chin.
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209 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Mir III!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mir III swinging wilding here.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
Mir III fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone connects with a body shot.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mir III checks a leg kick.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut lands for Stone. That snapped Mir III's head back.
Mir III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Francisco Mir III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Mir III or perhaps it was just good defense by Stone which made him look bad.
Jack Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Mir III.
Mir III falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a three punch combo that has Mir III backing up. Mir III nods at Stone to acknowledge the strikes.
Mir III is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mir III darts in trying to clinch
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mir III is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir III looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mir III seems to have recovered his senses.
Mir III looks gassed!
Stone lands a head shot.
Mir III is rocked!
Stone walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mir III drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stone swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mir III's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hammerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Napiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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160 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hammerston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kris Napiera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napiera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammerston shoots for a takedown but Napiera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Napiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Napiera scores with a jab. Hammerston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Napiera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Napiera both land. Nice combination.
Hammerston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammerston in particular looking to stall.
Napiera trying to control but Hammerston postures up.
Napiera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napiera is looking for a sweep. Hammerston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Napiera is pressing down on Hammerston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napiera working a defensive guard here.
Hammerston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Napiera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Napiera controlling Hammerston's posture.
Hammerston stopping the sweep attempt from Napiera.
Hammerston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Napiera is trying to keep Hammerston in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerston has gone for a leg lock! Napiera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerston's guard.
Hammerston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Napiera!
Napiera tries to hold on but Hammerston pushes him away.
Hammerston won't let Napiera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Napiera tries to hold on but Hammerston postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerston throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Napiera because Hammerston loaded up on that one.
Napiera is looking to improve his position but Hammerston isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hammerston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Napiera tries to reverse the position but Hammerston maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerston is working for a guillotine from mount but Napiera frees his head quite easily.
Hammerston avoids the attempt from Napiera to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerston working for a submission but Napiera is keeping him at bay.
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.
Hammerston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hammerston jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Napiera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Napiera and Hammerston has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hammerston in side control, throwing shots but Napiera defends.
Hammerston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Napiera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammerston is breathing heavily.
Napiera can't do much from the bottom here.
Napiera is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Napiera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Napiera lands a nice shot that snaps Hammerston's head back.
Napiera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Napiera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammerston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Napiera's guard.
Hammerston is looking to work some ground and pound but Napiera has wrist control.
Hammerston postures up in Napiera's guard and throws a big left but Napiera blocks it.
Napiera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerston looking to sit in guard and control but Napiera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerston looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerston, not yet.
Hammerston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerston 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napiera is looking to stand up but Hammerston won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Napiera catches Hammerston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napiera throws a good cross that connects.
Napiera throws out a powerful jab.
Napiera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Scott Hammerston has been cut.
Napiera lands a two punch combo.
Napiera scores with a hook.
Napiera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Napiera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerston.
Napiera throws a series of punches but Hammerston moves out of range.
Napiera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammerston backs up against the cage.
Napiera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammerston is looking to clinch but Napiera is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napiera cracks a nice hook into Hammerston's ribs.
Napiera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammerston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Napiera counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Napiera sizes up Hammerston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammerston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Napiera counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammerston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Napiera swivels and escapes.
Hammerston with a poor takedown
and Napiera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammerston thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hammerston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napiera lands a body shot.
Napiera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammerston backs up against the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Napiera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hammerston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammerston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammerston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Napiera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammerston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammerston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammerston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerston drops his hands momentarily and Napiera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammerston is rocked!
Hammerston seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Napiera shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hammerston is backing up but Napiera catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hammerston covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Napiera Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Napiera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be Touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uncle Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dad tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlovski scores with a sloppy right hand. Dad should have avoided that one.
Dad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski throws out a loose jab but Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlovski stalks Dad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dad's face. Dad staggers backwards, shaken.
Dad drops Arlovski with a beautiful combination! Arlovski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dad is looking for the KO!
It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Uncle Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Arlovski.
Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Dad tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
Nice shot by Dad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dad.
Dad shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Arlovski takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dad sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Arlovski bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Dad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Maddrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and randy bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maddrox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hey Fatty Fat. randy bain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Maddrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, randy bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
bain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maddrox's guard.
bain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
bain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddrox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maddrox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bain wants to pass the guard but Maddrox is keeping the position.
Maddrox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. bain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
bain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddrox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
bain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maddrox has his foot on bain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bain works his way back into a safe position though.
bain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maddrox has his foot on bain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bain works his way back into a safe position though.
bain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maddrox is looking for a triangle but bain pushes his legs off easily.
bain throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddrox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddrox is retaining full guard.
bain stands up over Maddrox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
bain tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddrox is retaining full guard.
Maddrox working for a triangle but bain defends it easily.
Maddrox is breathing heavily.
Maddrox tries to strike from the bottom.
bain passes into half guard.
bain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maddrox tries to get to full guard but bain has control of the leg.
bain winds up and cracks Maddrox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
bain prevents Maddrox from improving his position.
Maddrox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maddrox tries to get out of the position.
bain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maddrox tries to roll over but bain keeps him under control.
bain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddrox's head.
Maddrox wants to control but bain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maddrox has taken the fight to the clinch.
bain tries to score a body lock takedown but Maddrox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
bain is working for takedown but Maddrox is calmly controlling the position for now.
bain can't get the takedown.
Jamie Maddrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of randy bain.
Maddrox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
bain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
randy bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddrox throws a low kick but bain avoids it.
bain shoots for a takedown but Maddrox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maddrox clinches up with bain and pushes him back against the cage.
bain has Maddrox pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. bain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maddrox tumbling to the mat - bain dives into Maddrox's guard.
Maddrox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maddrox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maddrox working bain over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddrox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but bain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
bain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
bain is looking for a sweep. Maddrox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
bain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
bain can't keep his opponent in guard - Maddrox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
bain tries to get to full guard but Maddrox has control of the leg.
Maddrox trying to mount his opponent but bain defends it.
bain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddrox.
Maddrox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
bain wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
bain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
bain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maddrox sprawls well initially but bain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maddrox blocking the ground and pound attempt from bain.
Maddrox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
bain lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. bain connects with a nice short shot to Maddrox's temple.
Maddrox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maddrox.
bain throwing strikes from guard but Maddrox blocks nicely.
Maddrox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maddrox will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maddrox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maddrox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from bain.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maddrox is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but randy bain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
bain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maddrox tries to avoid it but bain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maddrox to the ground. Maddrox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maddrox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maddrox gets the takedown into side control.
Maddrox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
bain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maddrox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
bain sneaks back into half guard.
bain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maddrox lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddrox is one step ahead there.
Maddrox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
bain looking for a sweep. Not yet bain, not yet.
randy bain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddrox trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
Maddrox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bain scores a takedown into full mount!
Maddrox is desperately trying to improve his position but bain has a good base and remains in mount.
Maddrox flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
bain raining down shots from the mount!
bain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maddrox's face.
Maddrox regains half guard.
bain wants to pass the guard but Maddrox is defending well.
Maddrox looking for submissions off his back.
bain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maddrox defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddrox trying to control here.
Maddrox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from bain.
bain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddrox's head.
Maddrox is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddrox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - bain lands in his opponent's guard.
Maddrox 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.
bain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
bain with a nice head shot there.
Maddrox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddrox keeping full guard, as bain tries to pass.
bain connects with a couple of short punches.
bain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maddrox looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maddrox actively working from the bottom here.
bain is pressing down on Maddrox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maddrox is holding on for now.
Maddrox is looking for a sweep. bain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
bain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
bain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maddrox has hold of bain's hands but bain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maddrox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maddrox misses with a low kick.
Maddrox tries to clinch there but bain circles away.
Jamie Maddrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddrox misses with a low kick.
bain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maddrox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maddrox.
Maddrox wants to pass the guard but bain is keeping the position.
bain looking for a sweep. Not yet bain, not yet.
Maddrox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maddrox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bain is keeping the position for now.
Maddrox trying to control the position from guard on top but bain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
bain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
bain wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bain working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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 Jamie Maddrox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maddrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maddrox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by bain.
Maddrox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
bain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
bain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maddrox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maddrox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maddrox striking off his back but it's not causing bain any problems.
Maddrox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maddrox looking to control.
bain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maddrox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maddrox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says bain as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain fails with a takedown attempt.
bain gets the takedown into side control.
bain working the ground and pound.
bain in side control, throwing shots but Maddrox defends.
bain scoring with punches and elbows.
Maddrox lands a little strike from the bottom.
Maddrox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
bain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maddrox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maddrox manages to work his way to half guard, despite bain's best efforts.
bain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddrox's head.
Maddrox wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
bain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maddrox is trying to maintain the position but bain is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bain shoots in and bounces Maddrox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
bain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maddrox tries to strike from the bottom.
Maddrox keeping full guard, as bain tries to pass.
Maddrox looking to hit a scissor sweep but bain is one step ahead there.
Maddrox working for a triangle but bain defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddrox has his foot on bain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bain works his way back into a safe position though.
bain postures up in Maddrox's guard and throws a big left but Maddrox blocks it.
bain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain shoots in and drives through. Maddrox sprawls well.
Jamie Maddrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of randy bain.
Maddrox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
bain takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maddrox tries for a kimura but bain is defending well.
bain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maddrox is trying to control the action in half guard but bain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
bain wants to improve his position but Maddrox is controlling well.
Maddrox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. bain defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddrox is looking for a kimura here.
bain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddrox.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bain shoots and misses
and Maddrox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in bain's guard now.
bain wants to sweep here but Maddrox controlling him for the moment.
Maddrox stands up over bain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maddrox with a flurry of punches that miss.
bain keeping moving, preventing Maddrox from controlling successfully.
Maddrox postures up in bain's guard and throws a big left but bain blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maddrox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maddrox trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
Maddrox preventing the sweep.
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 Jamie Maddrox.
I think Maddrox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... randy bain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Malat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul de la Madrugada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malat comes to the cage accompanied by Put the Lime in the Coconut. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Malat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raul de la Madrugada!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de la Madrugada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malat, pushing him back against the cage.
Malat fails to pull guard.
de la Madrugada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malat is keeping busy.
de la Madrugada misses with a body punch.
de la Madrugada throws a punch but it's blocked by Malat.
de la Madrugada tries to throw a body punch but Malat avoids it by throwing de la Madrugada back against the cage.
Malat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
de la Madrugada wants to get back to full guard.
Malat decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Malat lands with a right that hurts de la Madrugada. de la Madrugada looks to clinch but Malat throws a short knee that drops de la Madrugada. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Malat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire by The Prodigy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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157 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy London!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
London is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Wentworth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wentworth prefers to stall for the moment though.
London tries to buck Wentworth off but Wentworth is having none of it.
Wentworth wants to control but London is keeping him busy.
Wentworth swings around for an armbar but London sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wentworth's guard.
London sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wentworth looking for subs off his back but London has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is looking for a sweep. London is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentworth wants to control the action here but instead London manages to pass to full mount!
Wentworth tries to lock up and control but London gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wentworth gets back to half guard.
Wentworth tries to roll over but London keeps him under control.
London looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wentworth punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wentworth gets back to full guard.
Wentworth is trying to control the position but London postures up.
Wentworth will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wentworth trying to keep a closed guard but London is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
London won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wentworth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wentworth is stalling here. London is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wentworth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and London has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
London wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London is trying to get an arm triangle but Wentworth is defending well.
Wentworth is trying to control London's posture but London avoids it.
Wentworth is looking to reverse the position.
Wentworth throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
London drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. London gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wentworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. London manages to get himself to full guard.
Wentworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but London keeps moving.
London wants to hit a switch here but Wentworth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for London there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wentworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with London, pushing him back against the cage.
Wentworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. London smiles and moves away.
Wentworth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wentworth is on top in guard.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth drops back looking for a leg! London is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and London manages to kick Wentworth off! Wentworth jumps back into London's guard.
Wentworth throws and elbow that misses. London uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wentworth's guard. Nice move by London!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for London!
Wentworth wants to finish this one by submission but London is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wentworth.
London tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if London can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Wentworth wants to control the pace but London is squirming around nicely.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from London to control.
London is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wentworth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and London is now in Wentworth's guard. A big mistake from Wentworth there, giving up the dominant position!
Wentworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. London doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. London manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London stopping the sweep attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
London trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
London wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Wentworth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for London!
Wentworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as London is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
London tries to hold on but Wentworth postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wentworth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but London is surviving well by controlling Wentworth's body position as best he can.
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 Josh Wentworth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
London tries a head kick but it misses.
London with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wentworth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wentworth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. London avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wentworth tries to pull guard but London won't allow it.
London jumps guard but Wentworth stands there with London around his waist. London gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wentworth goes for a takedown attempt but London pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
London being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth looking for a guillotine here but London defends easily.
London trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wentworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wentworth trying to control the action but London is working from the bottom.
Wentworth trying to control from London's half guard. London has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wentworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
London looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. London is keeping the position for now.
Josh Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wentworth won't allow London to sweep him here.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but London blocks nicely.
Wentworth advances to half guard.
Wentworth trying to control the action but London is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wentworth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because London is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
London circles away from the clinch attempt.
London shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
London takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wentworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in London's guard.
London wants to sweep here but Wentworth controlling him for the moment.
Wentworth looking to sit in guard and control but London gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wentworth looking to control.
Jimmy London has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Wentworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wentworth wants to sweep here but London controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy London.
Well Wentworth 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Wentworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Own little World. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benoit Kong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong looks gassed!
Wood has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood stalling in the clinch.
Wood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Wood connects with a knee to the head.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wood lands a knee to the body.
Wood with a knee to the head.
Kong is rocked!
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
A knee to the head by Wood.
Kong seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood stalling.
Wood scores with a shoulder strike.
Wood lands a knee to the body.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
Wood crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood landing knees to the body.
Wood slowing the pace effectively.
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Wood stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Wood.
Wood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
A short left from Wood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to score a body lock takedown but Wood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Wood.
Wood is stalling here.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Benoit Kong's cut even more.
Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wood stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benoit Kong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kong swinging wilding here.
Wood tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kong connects with a jab.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Kong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood lands a big head kick that sends Kong to the canvas! Wood follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Wood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawkeye Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Foolery (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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155 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawkeye Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Foolery!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foolery keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierce misses with a straight left.
Foolery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foolery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Foolery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foolery cracks Pierce with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pierce swings for the body but Foolery moves out of range.
Jab by Foolery.
Foolery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foolery stuns Pierce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foolery!
Pierce takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foolery drops Pierce with a nice combination! Foolery dives into Pierce's guard, looking to finish!
Pierce is rocked!
Pierce trying to strike off his back.
Oh Pierce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foolery has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pierce is proving hard to escape from.
Pierce seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is looking to stand up but Foolery isn't so interested in that idea.
Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierce striking off his back but it's not causing Foolery any problems.
Pierce looking for a guillotine here but Foolery defends easily.
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Pierce trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierce looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foolery swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pierce to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Foolery misses.
Foolery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pierce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foolery finds it's way round the side to connect with Pierce's head.
Pierce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Foolery.
Some wild striking there from Foolery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foolery throws a combination that misses
and Pierce counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foolery won't be happy with that.
Pierce working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Foolery is trying to control Pierce's posture but Pierce avoids it.
Pierce working the ground and pound but Foolery is defending the strikes.
Foolery is trying to control Pierce's posture but Pierce avoids it.
Foolery parries the strikes from Pierce easily there. Pierce is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Foolery to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is trying to ground and pound but Foolery uses the momentary lack of control by Pierce to regain half guard.
Pierce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foolery defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foolery makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foolery is looking to slow Pierce down with leg kicks.
Foolery scores with a body shot.
Foolery misses with a double jab.
Foolery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Foolery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pierce shoots in but Foolery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foolery scores with a three punch combo!
Foolery throws a series of strikes that have Pierce backpedaling.
Pierce throws a series of punches but Foolery moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Foolery.
Pierce misses with a body shot
and Foolery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foolery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foolery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foolery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foolery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foolery throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
Tom Foolery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foolery.
Foolery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foolery moves out of range as Pierce strikes.
Hawkeye Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierce wants to clinch but Foolery slips to the side
and Foolery counters with a left to the body.
Foolery throws a right and a left that Pierce avoids nicely.
Foolery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
Pierce throws a looping overhand right but Foolery ducks down to avoid it.
Foolery works over Pierce's head and body with a nice combination.
Foolery misses with a hook.
Pierce connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foolery. Foolery circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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.
Foolery moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pierce connects with a single shot there.
Foolery scores with a hook.
Foolery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierce on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foolery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Foolery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Foolery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foolery misses with a looping right.
Foolery throws a combination that misses
and Pierce counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierce shoots for a double leg takedown but Foolery sprawls well. He's pushed Pierce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce slips a straight right by Foolery.
Foolery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierce.
Pierce dodges the punch combination from Foolery.
Pierce misses with a shot to the body
and Foolery counters with a body kick that stops Pierce in his tracks momentarily.
Foolery moves out of range as Pierce strikes.
Foolery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foolery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierce throws out the jab.
Foolery misses with a combination
and Pierce counters with a straight right hand.
Foolery digs a good body shot into Pierce's ribs.
Pierce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foolery tests Pierce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foolery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Foolery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierce throws a right and a left that Foolery avoids nicely.
Foolery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pierce counters with a stiff right hand.
Foolery throws a hook but Pierce avoids it easily.
Pierce misses with a straight right.
Pierce misses with a series of wild punches.
Foolery pushes Pierce away with a front kick.
Foolery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pierce's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Foolery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Foolery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foolery.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Foolery shows good takedown defense.
Pierce takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foolery stuffs the takedown.
Foolery dips to his left and cracks Pierce with an uppercut!
Foolery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce walks into a jab.
Foolery scores with a jab to the body.
Foolery catches Pierce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierce slips a jab and a cross from Foolery.
Foolery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pierce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foolery throws a series of strikes that have Pierce backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hawkeye Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foolery thuds his right hand into Pierce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foolery misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Pierce.
Foolery connects with a body shot.
Foolery misses with a looping left.
Foolery cracks Pierce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pierce darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Foolery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foolery throws a nice looking combination but Pierce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom Foolery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce with a hook.
A punch combination from Foolery misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Pierce. That snapped Foolery's head back.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foolery was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Pierce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierce dodges the punch combination from Foolery.
Foolery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierce missing with a left hand there. Foolery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foolery lands with a nice combination. Pierce backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pierce.
Pierce waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Foolery.
Pierce misses with an uppercut.
Pierce throws a series of punches but Foolery moves out of range.
Foolery throws a nice looking combination but Pierce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foolery misses the body punch
and Pierce counters by moving into the clinch.
Foolery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tom Foolery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foolery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierce at a distance.
Pierce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foolery's head.
Foolery works Pierce's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce looks for a takedown but Foolery sprawls well.
Pierce tries to move into range but Foolery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foolery at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foolery.
Pierce throws a combination that misses
and Foolery counters with a stiff right hand.
Foolery throws a combination that misses
and Pierce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierce misses with a hook. Foolery ducked under it nicely.
Foolery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pierce counters with a nice uppercut.
Foolery works the jab nicely.
Hawkeye Pierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Foolery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foolery moves out of range as Pierce strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Foolery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foolery winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Foolery!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes comes to the cage accompanied by Who Da Champion. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Busta Rhymes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swinging wilding here.
Bell looks to land a right hand but Rhymes moved out of range.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhymes misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bell and Rhymes goes tumbling to the canvas! Bell follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Busta Rhymes has been cut.
Bell slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhymes punching from the bottom.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rhymes is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rhymes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rhymes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhymes can't escape the position.
Rhymes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bell. What's that going to do exactly?
Bell controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhymes wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Bell content just to control the position here.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhymes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell controlling his opponent.
Rhymes is trying to escape the mount.
Bell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhymes is trying to reverse the position but instead Bell has taken his back - oops!
Rhymes is in bad spot here.
Rhymes breaks Bell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rhymes wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell pulls Rhymes in to control the position.
Rhymes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bell is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhymes.
Rhymes shoots in and bounces Bell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhymes drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Rhymes off! Rhymes jumps back into Bell's guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhymes drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Rhymes off! Rhymes jumps back into Bell's guard.
Rhymes trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rhymes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stringer Bell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Busta Rhymes'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.
Rhymes moves away from the strike by Bell.
Bell throws a right hand that Rhymes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhymes also avoids with ease.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Rhymes moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhymes defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell misses with a hook. Rhymes ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Rhymes moved out of range nicely.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Rhymes throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Bell lands a two punch combo.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhymes.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhymes.
Rhymes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhymes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhymes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busta Rhymes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
Bell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhymes is rocked!
Bell lands a jab to Rhymes's midsection.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Rhymes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell staying out of range there.
Rhymes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Rhymes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhymes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rhymes takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bell sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rhymes bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stringer Bell!
Stringer Bell is the new light heavyweight champion!
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