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TDC Fight Night 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zac Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehide Nakatani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zac Edge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takehide Nakatani!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edge lunges at Nakatani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakatani's hand.
It looks like Takehide Nakatani has been cut.
Nakatani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edge circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nakatani to the canvas! Nakatani doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Edge keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zac Edge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hoar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Hoar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Junk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Hoar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junk swivels and escapes.
Hoar throws a shot from downtown. Junk moves away and avoids it.
Junk misses with a head kick.
Junk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoar shoots for a double leg takedown but Junk sprawls well. He's pushed Hoar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoar.
Hoar looks gassed!
Junk misses with a wild combination.
Junk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Steve Hoar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoar moves out of range of the body kick.
Junk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junk connects with a single shot there.
Junk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junk connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hoar to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Junk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Junk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikonosuke Uyenishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crusher has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikonosuke Uyenishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noob Crusher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uyenishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uyenishi scores a takedown into full mount!
Crusher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uyenishi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crusher wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Uyenishi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crusher is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Uyenishi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crusher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crusher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crusher tries to buck Uyenishi off but Uyenishi is having none of it.
Crusher wants to get back to his feet.
Uyenishi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crusher, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uyenishi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crusher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uyenishi is controlling him well.
Uyenishi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crusher is trying to improve his position.
Crusher pushes Uyenishi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Uyenishi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Uyenishi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crusher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crusher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crusher tries to escape but Uyenishi is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uyenishi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crusher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uyenishi.
Uyenishi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crusher sees it coming and defends easily.
Uyenishi is breathing heavily.
Crusher is defending against the submission attempts here by Uyenishi.
Uyenishi blocks the strikes from Crusher.
Uyenishi is trying to work for a kimura but Crusher is defending well.
Uyenishi stops Crusher from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is trying to control but can't.
Uyenishi is looking to advance position but Crusher won't allow it.
Uyenishi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Crusher has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crusher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uyenishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crusher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uyenishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Crusher.
Crusher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Crusher throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Uyenishi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Noob Crusher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Negao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcello Negao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomas Ivanovic's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Marcello Negao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomas Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negao slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic moves into range and clinches up with Negao.
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Negao backwards.
It looks like Marcello Negao has been cut.
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Negao wants to clinch
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Negao down! Ivanovic is looking to finish but Negao is intelligently defending himself.
Negao is rocked!
Ivanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic postures up in Negao's guard and throws a big left but Negao blocks it.
Negao is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Negao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Negao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Negao working for a triangle but Ivanovic defends it easily.
Ivanovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanovic scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Negao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Negao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanovic tries to stand but Negao is controlling from the bottom.
Ivanovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marcello Negao's cut is getting worse.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Negao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Negao dominating with strikes here.
Negao has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ivanovic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcello Negao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin turner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alvin turner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch there but turner circles away.
turner gets a clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
turner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
turner is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson stops turner from standing up.
Jackson trying to control but turner is working from the bottom.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. turner is keeping the position for now.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for turner!
Jackson looking to control but turner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
turner is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as turner is looking to escape.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
turner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
turner tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
turner is trying to stand.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
turner wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
turner is wriggling around trying to escape.
turner is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is really struggling to control turner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
turner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
turner tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Jackson has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson working for a choke but turner is defending well.
turner is trying to stand back up.
turner looks gassed!
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.
turner is trying to break free.
turner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
turner showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is cranking turner's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for turner! He's tightened the choke and turner is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top Dog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Priest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priest misses with a straight right.
Priest tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Priest takes the fight into the clinch.
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Priest throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Priest darts in and clinches Dog up against the cage.
Priest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Priest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog jumps guard and drags Priest to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Priest stands up and waves to Dog to follow him.
Dog moves into the clinch.
Priest is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Priest is pressed up against the cage. Dog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priest down to the mat. Priest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Priest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog walks into a stiff left hand from Priest.
It looks like Top Dog has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Dog fails to land the takedown.
Priest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan Priest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest lands a lovely overhand right.
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog slips a straight right by Priest.
Priest lands with a straight right. Dog didn't see that one coming.
Priest misses with a wild combination.
Dog wants to clinch.
Dog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morgan Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Dog.
Priest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Priest prevents a body shot from Dog.
Priest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dog tries to pull guard but Priest holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to break free but Dog has control.
Priest lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Priest.
Dog looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Priest.
Priest tries to break the clinch but Dog is controlling the position.
Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priest wants to stand but Dog has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Priest has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dog is proving hard to escape from.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Dog has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dog is proving hard to escape from.
Priest landing with the ground and pound.
Priest tries to stand but Dog is controlling from the bottom.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Priest wants to stand but Dog is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Priest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Priest is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dog Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Priest's back instead.
Priest tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Priest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Top Dog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for Priest. That snapped Dog's head back.
Morgan Priest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Priest had a free shot at his head there.
Priest scores with a shot to the body.
Priest tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Priest does no damage.
Priest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Priest tries to avoid it but Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Priest to the ground. Priest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Priest connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dog tumbling to the canvas! Priest pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dog was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Morgan Priest!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Brad Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Hardy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hardy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hardy's back instead.
Hardy manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hardy.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson 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.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy lands a decent shot there.
Johnson 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top!
Hardy wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Hardy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Johnson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brad Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hardy.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Hardy has taken his back - oops!
Hardy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hardy looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hardy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Hardy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
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.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hardy will feel that in the morning.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardy blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Brad Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hardy.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy looking to control.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson has hold of Hardy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hardy seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hardy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hardy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Johnson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Havaiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angle Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neville Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivo Havaiano!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havaiano pinned against the cage. Havaiano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Havaiano with a poor takedown
and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Havaiano didn't expect that.
Havaiano wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
Havaiano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Havaiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morris scoring with some ground and pound.
Morris wants to control from the top but Havaiano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morris pushing down on Havaiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havaiano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Havaiano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morris manages to pass to mount!
Morris looking to finish Havaiano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Havaiano!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havaiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morris lands a big elbow.
Havaiano is rocked!
Morris 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.
Morris connects with a bit shot that sees Havaiano covering up! More strikes from Morris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morris is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Morris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Harrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sander Loughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loughlin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - No Remorse. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Toby Harrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sander Loughlin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loughlin misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Loughlin.
Harrah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loughlin as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Harrah with that takedown attempt.
Harrah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Harrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loughlin fails with the takedown
and Harrah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harrah seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Harrah trying to control from Loughlin's half guard. Loughlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Loughlin trying to control the position here.
Harrah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Loughlin dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loughlin gets to his feet. Harrah looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harrah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harrah is stalling in the full guard.
Harrah trying to control the position from guard on top but Loughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrah postures up in Loughlin's guard and throws a big left but Loughlin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrah gets to his feet. Loughlin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A decent looking cross lands there for Loughlin.
It looks like Toby Harrah has been cut.
Harrah takes one on the button.
Harrah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Loughlin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loughlin passes into half guard.
Harrah is breathing heavily.
Harrah tries to get to full guard but Loughlin has control of the leg.
Loughlin wants to stand but Harrah has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrah is looking for a sweep. Loughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loughlin decides to stand up.
Harrah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loughlin.
A big left from Loughlin misses.
Loughlin misses the jab.
Loughlin lands a hook that stumbles Harrah back into the cage. Loughlin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Harrah to the canvas! Loughlin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Harrah has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sander Loughlin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hok Chook Homaychonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike comes to the cage accompanied by Ms. Fat Booty - Mos Def. Homaychonk has chosen The Inspired Warrior as his entrance music. Hok Chook Homaychonk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kileki Kawike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hok Chook Homaychonk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homaychonk throws a sloppy head kick and Kawike moves out of range easily.
Homaychonk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawike blocks a jab.
Homaychonk doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawike circles away.
Homaychonk tries to clinch there but Kawike circles away.
Homaychonk moves in looking to clinch but Kawike pushes him off.
Kawike moves out of range as Homaychonk strikes.
Kawike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Homaychonk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Homaychonk thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homaychonk tries to keep at a distance but Kawike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Homaychonk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kileki Kawike has been cut.
Kawike tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Homaychonk smiles and moves away.
Kawike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kawike counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kawike stands up over Homaychonk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawike trying to control but Homaychonk is working from the bottom.
Kawike stands up over Homaychonk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kawike wants to pass the guard but Homaychonk is keeping the position.
Homaychonk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawike is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homaychonk pushes Kawike off and scrambles back to his feet.
Homaychonk wants to clinch but Kawike slips to the side
and Kawike counters with a three punch combo that has Homaychonk backing up. Homaychonk nods at Kawike to acknowledge the strikes.
Homaychonk tries to clinch but Kawike moves away
and Kawike counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawike sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Homaychonk keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homaychonk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawike is controlling him.
Kawike wants to pass the guard but Homaychonk is keeping the position.
Kawike throwing strikes but missing.
Kawike stands up over Homaychonk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kawike postures up in Homaychonk's guard and throws a big left but Homaychonk blocks it.
Kawike looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Homaychonk keeps moving.
Kawike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Homaychonk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Homaychonk keeps moving.
Kawike throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Homaychonk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kileki Kawike's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Homaychonk throws a big shot that misses.
Kawike circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kawike holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Homaychonk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Homaychonk cracks Kawike with a nice body shot.
Homaychonk breaks the clinch.
Kawike lands a nice looking body kick.
Hok Chook Homaychonk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homaychonk looks to clinch
and Kawike counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Homaychonk!
Kawike is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Homaychonk is surviving well by controlling Kawike's body position as best he can.
Kawike with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike wants to control but instead Homaychonk manages to regain half guard.
Kawike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Homaychonk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kawike is thwarting Homaychonk's attempts to control the position.
Kawike passes to full mount!
Kawike moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homaychonk is keeping busy.
Kawike is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kawike gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kawike gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kawike apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kawike was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kawike working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kawike lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Homaychonk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Homaychonk!
Kawike is looking for a triangle but Homaychonk pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawike working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Homaychonk has passed into half guard!
Kawike slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawike 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.
Kawike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawike striking off his back but it's not causing Homaychonk any problems.
Kileki Kawike overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawike is trying to control the position but Homaychonk postures up.
Kawike working a defensive guard but Homaychonk passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kileki Kawike's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Homaychonk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kawike counters with a takedown into side control.
Kawike wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Homaychonk, who protects the arm well.
Homaychonk is not content to let Kawike control the position.
Kawike is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Homaychonk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Homaychonk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kawike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawike is looking to take a break and control but Homaychonk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawike throwing strikes but Homaychonk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kawike tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Homaychonk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kawike manages to work his way to half guard, despite Homaychonk's best efforts.
Kawike is looking for a sweep. Homaychonk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kawike is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike manages to get to full guard.
Kawike has his foot on Homaychonk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Homaychonk works his way back into a safe position though.
Kawike tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawike throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
Homaychonk stands up out of Kawike's guard for a moment - Kawike manages to land a nice upkick.
Kawike has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Homaychonk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kawike.
Homaychonk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kileki Kawike is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawike wants to control but Homaychonk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kileki Kawike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kawike, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kileki Kawike!
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