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TDC 29: Inoke vs. Pascual PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggienold Maseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everything in its right place- Radio Head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Master Shuai jiao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reggienold Maseco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shuai jiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Master Shuai jiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maseco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shuai jiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shuai jiao lands a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Maseco throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maseco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maseco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A head kick from Shuai jiao lands but Maseco takes it in his stride. Shuai jiao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maseco. Shuai jiao throws a head kick that misses and Maseco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A head kick misses from Shuai jiao. Shuai jiao closes the distance but Maseco moves to the side and Maseco counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Maseco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shuai jiao really felt that one! Maseco throws a nice looking combination but Shuai jiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shuai jiao scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maseco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Maseco misses and Shuai jiao counters with a flying knee. Nice. Shuai jiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Maseco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shuai jiao's knee momentarily. Maseco lands a jab to the head.
Maseco misses with a two punch combination.
Shuai jiao throws a right and a left that Maseco avoids nicely. Maseco throws a head kick that misses. Shuai jiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shuai jiao throws a nice head kick!
Maseco misses with a wild body shot. Shuai jiao wants to clinch but Maseco slips to the side and Maseco counters with a nice uppercut. Shuai jiao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Shuai jiao looks gassed! Shuai jiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Shuai jiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shuai jiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maseco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maseco misses with a double jab.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shuai jiao throws a combination that misses and Maseco counters with a head kick that drops Shuai jiao!
Shuai jiao is rocked! Maseco postures up in Shuai jiao's guard and throws a big left but Shuai jiao blocks it. Shuai jiao is still in real trouble! Can Maseco finish him? Maseco trying to control but Shuai jiao is working from the bottom. Maseco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shuai jiao, up you get! Shuai jiao seems to have recovered his senses. Maseco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Shuai jiao throws a lazy head kick and Maseco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shuai jiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maseco lands a stunning uppercut that sends Shuai jiao to the mat! Shuai jiao is trying to stand up here but Maseco is controlling him well. Maseco performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Maseco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shuai jiao's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maseco not landing any meaningful shots this time. Shuai jiao is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maseco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shuai jiao. Maseco lands with a nice combination. Shuai jiao backs away looking to recover. Maseco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maseco throws a series of punches but Shuai jiao moves out of range. Shuai jiao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shuai jiao wants to clinch but Maseco slips to the side and Maseco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maseco is looking to land body kicks. Maseco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Maseco thuds a left hand into Shuai jiao's body. Maseco throws a hook but Shuai jiao blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggienold Maseco dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maseco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shuai jiao checks it well. Maseco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Maseco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuai jiao lands with a straight right. Maseco didn't see that one coming. Shuai jiao swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maseco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maseco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Maseco looks for the body kick but Shuai jiao saw that one coming. Maseco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maseco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shuai jiao. Maseco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shuai jiao tries to clinch and Maseco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A chopping leg kick lands by Shuai jiao. Shuai jiao tries to clinch and Maseco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Master Shuai jiao has been cut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shuai jiao clinches but Maseco breaks the clinch and Maseco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shuai jiao works Maseco's body with a nice hook. Maseco throws a half hearted mid kick. Maseco scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Reggienold Maseco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maseco circles away from the clinch attempt and Maseco counters with a body kick. Shuai jiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maseco paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shuai jiao tries to clinch but Maseco moves away and Maseco counters with a good, hard body kick but Shuai jiao shrugs it off. Shuai jiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Shuai jiao throws a quick inside leg kick. Shuai jiao tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maseco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maseco misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maseco lands a right hook to the body.
Shuai jiao avoids the head kick by Maseco.
Maseco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maseco needs to keep his hands up - Shuai jiao had a free shot at his head there. Maseco looks to throw the jab but Shuai jiao is out of range. Maseco takes a kick to the side of the head. Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Maseco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Maseco misses with a double jab
and Shuai jiao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maseco is lucky that one didn't land flush. Maseco just misses with a punch to the body.
Shuai jiao misses with a few strikes there.
Maseco looks to throw the jab but Shuai jiao is out of range. Shuai jiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shuai jiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maseco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shuai jiao tries to clinch and Maseco counters with a straight right hand. Maseco loads up on a big right hand but Shuai jiao slips the punch. Shuai jiao tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maseco counters with a lovely shot to the body. Maseco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Maseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuai jiao tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maseco counters with a series of strikes. Shuai jiao will be more careful next time no doubt. Maseco misses with a double jab.
Shuai jiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maseco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reggienold Maseco is winning the standup battle so far. Maseco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shuai jiao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maseco blocks a head kick by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maseco counters with a stiff right hand. Maseco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Maseco moves out of range easily. Shuai jiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maseco misses the shot to the body. Maseco moves out of range of the strikes. Maseco throws a head kick but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maseco blocks a head kick by Shuai jiao.
Maseco is looking to land body kicks. Maseco misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggienold Maseco dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Master Shuai jiao's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shuai jiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maseco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Maseco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shuai jiao fakes the leg kick and cracks Maseco in the body. No joy there for Shuai jiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maseco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maseco keeps Shuai jiao at a distance using the push kick. Maseco throws the left hand but Shuai jiao avoids the punch easily. Maseco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Maseco gets off balance looking for a body kick and Shuai jiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shuai jiao tries to clinch but Maseco moves away and Maseco counters with a stiff right hand. Shuai jiao swinging wilding here.
Shuai jiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Shuai jiao connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maseco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shuai jiao if he has to take too many more of those.
Maseco throws a wild body kick that Shuai jiao sees coming a mile off. Maseco closes the distance and lands a one-two. Maseco looks to throw the jab but Shuai jiao is out of range. Nice body kick there by Maseco. Maseco throws a sloppy head kick and Shuai jiao moves out of range easily. Maseco scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Maseco. Maseco misses with a body shot.
Shuai jiao moves out of range of the body kick from Maseco.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick but Maseco moves out of range.
Maseco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shuai jiao can do to turn this around? Maseco blocks a head kick by Shuai jiao.
Maseco throws a lazy head kick and Shuai jiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shuai jiao wants to clinch and Maseco counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shuai jiao tries to clinch but Maseco moves away and Maseco counters with a three punch combo that has Shuai jiao backing up. Shuai jiao nods at Maseco to acknowledge the strikes. Maseco misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick that misses. Shuai jiao throws a body kick the misses and Shuai jiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shuai jiao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maseco. Maseco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shuai jiao darts in trying to clinch letting Maseco counter with a right hand. Shuai jiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maseco avoids a kick to the body.
Maseco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuai jiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shuai jiao darts in trying to clinch and Maseco counters with a head kick. That will keep Shuai jiao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Maseco throws a right and a left that both miss. Shuai jiao tries to clinch up and Maseco counters with a straight right hand. Maseco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shuai jiao ducks under a wild hook from Maseco. Maseco misses with a low kick as Shuai jiao jumps back. Maseco takes a kick to the side of the head. Maseco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shuai jiao tries to clinch and Maseco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shuai jiao thinking. Master Shuai jiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shuai jiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maseco. Shuai jiao wants to clinch but Maseco slips to the side and Maseco counters with a nice uppercut. Shuai jiao tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maseco counters with a leg kick. Maseco misses with a looping right. Shuai jiao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Shuai jiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuai jiao closes the distance looking to clinch and Maseco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shuai jiao thumps Maseco with a low kick. Reggienold Maseco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Shuai jiao tries to clinch but Maseco moves away and Maseco counters with a stiff right hand. Shuai jiao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Maseco cracks Shuai jiao with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Reggienold Maseco showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maseco 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 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... Reggienold Maseco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gertos Gertos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tadashi Fujiwara told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gertos Gertos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Fujiwara! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gertos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fujiwara pinned against the cage. Fujiwara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gertos closes the distance and clinches up with Fujiwara, looking for a takedown. Gertos pushes Fujiwara against the cage but Fujiwara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gertos shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gertos Gertos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fujiwara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gertos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fujiwara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gertos Gertos has been cut. Gertos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujiwara just stands there and leans against the cage. Gertos wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gertos blocks it with crossed arms. Gertos jumps guard but Fujiwara stands there with Gertos around his waist. Gertos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gertos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fujiwara connects with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fujiwara with a knee to the head.
Gertos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gertos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujiwara just stands there and leans against the cage. Gertos tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Gertos can't get the takedown.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gertos looking for a takedown. Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gertos is rocked! Gertos jumps guard but Fujiwara stands there with Gertos around his waist. Gertos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Oh Gertos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gertos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fujiwara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gertos seems to have got his legs back now. Gertos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fujiwara as he avoids it easily. Fujiwara fails in his attempt to clinch. Gertos shoots in for a takedown but Fujiwara shows good takedown defense. Horrible takedown by Gertos or perhaps it was just good defense by Fujiwara which made him look bad. Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Gertos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gertos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gertos is breathing heavily. Gertos is working for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Fujiwara is trying to stand back up but Gertos is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gertos is working for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Gertos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujiwara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gertos. Gertos wants to pass the guard but Fujiwara is defending well. 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. Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gertos paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gertos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujiwara as he jumps to the side. Nice sprawl there from Fujiwara as Gertos shoots in. Gertos shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujiwara tries to sprawl out of it but Gertos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fujiwara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gertos fails with a takedown attempt. Tadashi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 Fujiwara. No joy for Gertos on that attempt. Fujiwara clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Fujiwara.
Gertos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fujiwara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fujiwara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fujiwara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Fujiwara.
Gertos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gertos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gertos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fujiwara connects with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara connects with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara working the clinch nicely. Gertos is working for position but Fujiwara cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gertos crumples up against the cage and Fujiwara lands two more shots before the ref can save Gertos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tadashi Fujiwara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Ocho Cinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Zimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Ocho Cinco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Zimmer! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zimmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ocho Cinco actively working from the bottom here. Zimmer sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ocho Cinco is trying to stand back up but Zimmer is controlling him
Zimmer content to control rather than advance. Ocho Cinco tries to get to full guard but Zimmer has control of the leg. Ocho Cinco pushes Zimmer off but Zimmer dives into side control.
Zimmer staying calm. Ocho Cinco tries to improve position but can't. Ocho Cinco being controlled for a moment. Zimmer lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Ocho Cinco gets back to half guard. Ocho Cinco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Zimmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ocho Cinco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Zimmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ocho Cinco is keeping the position for now. Ocho Cinco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zimmer won't allow Ocho Cinco to sweep him here. Ocho Cinco is breathing heavily. Zimmer stays in close to Ocho Cinco's body and controls the position. Zimmer wants to pass the guard but Ocho Cinco is keeping the position. Zimmer is stalling in the full guard. Ocho Cinco keeping moving, preventing Zimmer from controlling successfully. Ocho Cinco looking for a sweep. Not yet Ocho Cinco, not yet. Zimmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocho Cinco is retaining full guard. Zimmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Ocho Cinco keeping full guard, as Zimmer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zimmer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Zimmer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ocho Cinco fails with the takedown and Zimmer moves into the clinch. Ocho Cinco has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zimmer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Zimmer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zimmer gets back to full guard.
Zimmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimmer, not yet. Zimmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ocho Cinco's guard. Ocho Cinco wants to sweep here but Zimmer controlling him for the moment. Zimmer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zimmer stands and steps away. Ocho Cinco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Zimmer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ocho Cinco to the mat! Ocho Cinco manages to get full guard. Zimmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocho Cinco is retaining full guard. Zimmer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ocho Cinco, up you get! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zimmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Zimmer wants to free his trapped foot but Ocho Cinco is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ocho Cinco trying to control from the bottom.
Zimmer prevents Ocho Cinco from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zimmer dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zimmer moves into the clinch. Zimmer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ocho Cinco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Ocho Cinco is taking damage to the body and head. Ocho Cinco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Zimmer raining down shots from the mount! Zimmer lands a big shot there that rocks Ocho Cinco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zimmer controlling the position easily from mount. Zimmer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Ocho Cinco is looking to get to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zimmer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zimmer content just to control the position here. Let's hope that Zimmer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Zimmer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jack Zimmer has got the better of the ground game so far. Zimmer working away from the top, dropping strikes. Ocho Cinco is working to get back to half guard.
Ocho Cinco wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zimmer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zimmer controlling from the full mount. Ocho Cinco tries to buck Zimmer off but he can't manage it. Zimmer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Zimmer with a couple of short strikes. Zimmer controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Zimmer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zimmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zimmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zimmer content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ocho Cinco is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Zimmer controlling the pace for now. Ocho Cinco tries to lock up and control but Zimmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Zimmer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Zimmer lands with some strikes.
It looks like Chad Ocho Cinco has been cut. A nice elbow there by Zimmer. Zimmer content just to control the position here. Ocho Cinco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Zimmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ocho Cinco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ocho Cinco tries to reverse the position but Zimmer maintains control. Zimmer working Ocho Cinco over with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zimmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chad Ocho Cinco's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zimmer swings for the body but Ocho Cinco moves out of range.
Zimmer rushes Ocho Cinco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ocho Cinco jumps guard but Zimmer stands there with Ocho Cinco around his waist. Ocho Cinco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zimmer has Ocho Cinco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zimmer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ocho Cinco tumbling to the mat - Zimmer dives into Ocho Cinco's guard. Ocho Cinco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Zimmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocho Cinco is retaining full guard. Ocho Cinco tries to land a sweep but no joy. Zimmer controls from within his opponent's guard. Ocho Cinco is trying to control the position but Zimmer postures up. Zimmer stays in close to Ocho Cinco's body and controls the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Zimmer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ocho Cinco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zimmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zimmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ocho Cinco is looking to improve his position but Zimmer isn't that keen on the idea. Zimmer controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zimmer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ocho Cinco's face.
Zimmer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Zimmer scoring with strikes but Ocho Cinco is staying in there. Zimmer controlling from the full mount. Zimmer with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zimmer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ocho Cinco hang on? Zimmer looking to control and managing it successfully. Ocho Cinco is in a horrible position here. Zimmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zimmer controlling his opponent. Ocho Cinco is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zimmer controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Zimmer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zimmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zimmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zimmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Zimmer controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Zimmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zimmer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zimmer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrisi Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Faint. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrisi Kay! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses. Johnson prevents Kay from breaking the clinch. Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Kay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kay. That did some damage! Johnson wants to clinch and Kay counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Kay defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson is looking for a triangle but Kay pushes his legs off easily.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kay scoring with some ground and pound. Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kay moves nicely into side control. Kay trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kay cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kay wants to take a breather but Johnson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kay. Kay tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. Kay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kay distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully. Kay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kay working away. Johnson is trying to buck Kay off. Johnson tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position. Kay tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Johnson is breathing heavily.
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. Kay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kay controlling the action here. Kay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrisi Kay dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kay keeps the fight on the outside. Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kay scores a takedown into full mount! Johnson wants to control but Kay is having none of it. Kay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on? Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kay has a good base and remains in mount. Kay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape. Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kay is breathing heavily. Kay prevents Johnson from getting the reversal. Kay has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson wants to control but Kay is having none of it.
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. Kay looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Kay prevents Johnson from getting the reversal. Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Kay has taken his back! Johnson covering up well and avoiding damage. Johnson is in bad spot here.
Kay has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches. Well, with Kay on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Kay is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Johnson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chrisi Kay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Belfort! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belfort lands with a nice body punch. Christ scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Christ prevents Belfort from improving his position. Christ stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Belfort tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg. Christ trying to pass the guard but Belfort defending well. Christ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Belfort is trying to maintain the position but Christ is very close to passing his half guard. Christ is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Belfort works the jab nicely. Nice body punch from Belfort. Christ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Belfort is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Christ is controlling him well. Christ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Belfort is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Christ is breathing heavily. Christ lands a nice forearm strike. Belfort keeps Christ under control for a moment. Christ fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Belfort tries to escape but Christ is in control. Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belfort is trying to get back to half guard. Belfort is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Christ has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Christ scores a takedown into full mount! Christ landing punches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Belfort wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christ.
Christ working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christ looking to finish with strikes here!
Belfort avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christ.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Christ isn't that keen on the idea. Christ with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Belfort tries to lock up and control but Christ gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Belfort is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth. Poor strikes thrown by Christ there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Christ 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Christ looking to ground and pound but Belfort is blocking nicely. Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't. Christ throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belfort because Christ loaded up on that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Belfort will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christ walks into a jab. Christ shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Christ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes. Christ scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Christ throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Belfort is looking for a sweep. Christ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Christ prevents Belfort from standing back up.
Christ thows a huge punch but Belfort dodges it nicely.
Christ not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Belfort regains full guard. Nicely done. Christ thows a big elbow that misses. Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Belfort pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Belfort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belfort cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head. Belfort fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ. A jab lands there for Belfort. Christ takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Belfort lands a jab. Belfort cracks Christ with a good jab. Christ tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belfort scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Belfort gets caught flat footed, as Christ shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Christ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Christ throwing strikes but missing. Belfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there. Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christ throws a big right hand that misses. Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control. Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Donk. Belfort catches Christ right on the button with a cross. Belfort cracks the inside of Christ's front leg. Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Christ shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Belfort tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot. Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belfort lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Belfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though. Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Christ walks into a stiff left hand from Belfort. Christ misses with a takedown attempt - Belfort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Belfort cracks Christ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A right-left combo lands from Belfort. Belfort looks to land a combination. Christ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crunch! Belfort slams his shin into Christ's torso. Belfort throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Christ scores a takedown into full mount! The referee warns Belfort that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christ has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belfort's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christ is working for a guillotine from mount but Belfort frees his head quite easily.
Christ lands a nice shot to the head. Belfort holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christ tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Belfort avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christ.
Belfort takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Belfort wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christ.
Belfort is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Belfort connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christ momentarily.
Christ needs to keep his hands up - Belfort had a free shot at his head there. Horrible takedown by Christ or perhaps it was just good defense by Belfort which made him look bad. Christ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Christ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away. Christ shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belfort throws a quick inside leg kick. Belfort with a hook. Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Belfort goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Christ is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Belfort drops Christ with a big left hand! Christ is injured, injured bad! Belfort jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilaga Balabaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabio Ramos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ilaga Balabaw! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Balabaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos. Balabaw cracks Ramos with an uppercut from hell and Ramos crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Balabaw's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Ramos is rocked!
It looks like Fabio Ramos has been cut. Balabaw wants to stand but Ramos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Ramos is looking for a triangle but Balabaw pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos controls Balabaw momentarily but Balabaw frees himself. Balabaw wants to get up but he can't break Ramos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Balabaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Balabaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Balabaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Ramos trying to control the position here. Balabaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ramos working for a triangle but Balabaw defends it easily.
Ramos has his foot on Balabaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balabaw works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Balabaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard. Ramos has a closed guard, preventing Balabaw from standing up. Balabaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Ilaga Balabaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Balabaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Balabaw. Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Balabaw had a free shot at his head there. Balabaw throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ramos scores with a takedown into Balabaw's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Balabaw wants to stand up but Ramos is controlling him. Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Balabaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Balabaw 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. Balabaw is looking to stand up but Ramos isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramos advances position into side control! Ramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balabaw, who protects the arm well. Ramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balabaw, who protects the arm well. Ramos is breathing heavily. Ramos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilaga Balabaw dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fabio Ramos's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balabaw looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range. A slow jab from Balabaw misses its intended target. Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balabaw but Balabaw pushes him off and we're back to square one. Balabaw cracks Ramos with an uppercut from hell and Ramos crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Balabaw's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Ramos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ramos is looking for a triangle but Balabaw pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now. Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balabaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ramos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balabaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balabaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramos is trying to keep Balabaw in close.
Balabaw wants to stand but Ramos is controlling his posture from full guard. Ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Balabaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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. Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Balabaw is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Balabaw drops Ramos with a big left hand and mounts him. Ramos is in big trouble! Ramos regains half guard. Balabaw is keen to just control but Ramos is a slippery customer. Ramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Balabaw decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Balabaw missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Balabaw closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ramos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilaga Balabaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Kolzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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194 cm
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nils Kolzig! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Hearns! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Hearns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hearns. Kolzig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearns. Hearns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolzig circles away quickly and effectively. Hearns throws a left that rocks Kolzig and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hearns dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kolzig regain composure!
It looks like Nils Kolzig has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hearns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolzig keeps working. Kolzig tries to bench press Hearns off him but Hearns keeps the position. Kolzig gets back to half guard. Hearns wants to work for an arm triangle but Kolzig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kolzig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kolzig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hearns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolzig is keeping the position for now. Kolzig 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. Hearns trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolzig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kolzig has his foot on Hearns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hearns works his way back into a safe position though. Kolzig working a defensive guard here.
Kolzig had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hearns is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kolzig Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hearns's back instead. Hearns is trying to break free.
Hearns trying to control the hands but Kolzig breaks the grip. Kolzig working for the choke.
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. Kolzig trying to control. Kolzig is breathing heavily. Kolzig is not going to allow Hearns to sit and survive in this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hearns covering up well under a barage of strikes. Hearns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hearns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Kolzig looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Hearns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hearns is trying desperately to improve position. Kolzig throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kolzig is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hearns is surviving well by controlling Kolzig's body position as best he can. Hearns tries to hold on but Kolzig postures up. Kolzig trying to control but Hearns is having none of it. Hearns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hearns is in all sorts of trouble here.
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. Kolzig avoids the attempt from Hearns to control. Hearns regains half guard. Hearns is trying to maintain the position but Kolzig is very close to passing his half guard. Kolzig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kolzig prevents Hearns from getting the reversal. Kolzig fails to take his opponent's back. Hearns wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kolzig.
Kolzig looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hearns dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nils Kolzig's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hearns tests Kolzig's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hearns looks to land a left hand but Kolzig moved out of range nicely. Hearns misses with an uppercut. Hearns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolzig manages to avoid it. Hearns scores with a jab. Kolzig acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Marvin Hearns seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hearns misses with a wild body shot. Hearns keeps the fight on the outside. Hearns throws a nice looking combination but Kolzig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kolzig drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kolzig wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving. Hearns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hearns looking for subs off his back but Kolzig has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hearns is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hearns won't allow Kolzig to pass to mount. Hearns trying to control but Kolzig postures up.
Hearns is doing well to control the position and prevent Kolzig from advancing to side control. Kolzig wants to pass the guard but Hearns is defending well. Hearns is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kolzig pulls his head out easily. Hearns is staying active underneath Kolzig, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hearns trying to control but Kolzig postures up.
Kolzig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hearns misses with an uppercut. Kolzig drives through with a takedown into guard. Kolzig pushing down on Hearns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hearns wants to control but Kolzig is keeping busy.
Hearns works his way to full guard. Good work. Kolzig wants to pass the guard but Hearns is keeping the position. Hearns working a defensive guard here.
Hearns looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearns, not yet. Hearns pulls Kolzig in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hearns trying to control the position.
Hearns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hearns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hearns digs a good hook to Kolzig's body.
Kolzig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hearns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolzig is working away from the top position though. Hearns is not content to let Kolzig control the position. Kolzig slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kolzig trying to control from half guard but Hearns is working away. Kolzig is trying to work for a kimura but Hearns is defending well.
Kolzig tries to pass to full mount but Hearns defends it. Hearns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolzig is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hearns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kolzig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearns. Hearns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hearns looks to land a combination but Kolzig avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hearns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nils Kolzig's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hearns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hearns misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut lands for Hearns. That snapped Kolzig's head back.
Hearns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolzig. Hearns throws a shot from downtown. Kolzig moves away and avoids it. Kolzig walks into a jab. Hearns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hearns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hearns lands with a hook. Kolzig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kolzig shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearns tries to sprawl out of it but Kolzig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hearns scores with a jab to the jaw. Hearns takes a swing at Kolzig's ribcage but misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hearns misses with a hook. Kolzig ducked under it nicely. Hearns connects with the punch. Hearns lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kolzig falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hearns dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Hearns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JerryCurl Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Filipovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JerryCurl Slick! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Slick. Filipovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slick taking a break here but Filipovic is having none of it and regains half guard. Filipovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Slick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Slick wants to take a breather but Filipovic is having none of it. Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slick prevents Filipovic from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Filipovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Filipovic looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Filipovic is working hard here to advance position. Slick 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. Slick strikes from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Filipovic throwing strikes but missing. Slick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Slick with a lazy takedown attempt so Filipovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Filipovic pushes down on Slick's leg and manages to get into half guard. Filipovic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slick to regain full guard. Filipovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filipovic passes into side control.
Slick looks gassed! Slick sneaks back into half guard. Filipovic slips a nice elbow through Slick's hands, connecting with Slick's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipovic is pressing down on Slick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slick is holding on for now. Slick wants to improve his position but Filipovic is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Filipovic there. Filipovic works his foot free and advances to mount. Filipovic 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. Slick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Slick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Filipovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slick hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filipovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slick hang on? Filipovic looking to finish Slick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Slick! Slick taking shots to the head. Slick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filipovic is in the full mount, landing strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slick is working to get back to half guard.
Slick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Filipovic punishing his opponent with strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Slick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Filipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slick defending well though. Slick is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Filipovic dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filipovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slick! Slick is trying desperately to improve position. Slick wants to control but Filipovic is having none of it. Slick taking shots to the head. Slick tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. BOOM! Filipovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filipovic looking for a guillotine from mount but Slick is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Slick is working to get back to half guard.
Filipovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Filipovic breaks from Slick's wrist control and lands an elbow. Filipovic dominating with strikes here. Slick manages to regain half guard. Good work. Filipovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slick taking some punishment here, with Filipovic in his half guard. Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Filipovic is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Slick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Filipovic! Filipovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filipovic is in a horrible position here. Slick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slick with the ground and pound from mount. Fedor Filipovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Filipovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slick looking to finish Filipovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filipovic! Slick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Filipovic?
Slick punishing his opponent with strikes. Filipovic tries to reverse the position but Slick maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filipovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Filipovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slick. Slick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipovic because Slick loaded up on that one. Slick trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it. Filipovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slick lands a nice shot to the head. Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
Filipovic taking shots to the head. 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 Fedor Filipovic will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Slick pushes him off. Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Slick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Filipovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Filipovic has a hand on Slick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! A nice elbow there by Slick. Filipovic working to try and regain half guard.
Slick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipovic is looking to escape. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slick with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Filipovic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Slick has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Filipovic is looking to defend but Slick has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Filipovic! Slick pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Filipovic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). JerryCurl Slick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between heavy hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofy Napps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, heavy hands! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofy Napps! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! hands shoots in and drives through. Napps sprawls well. hands misses with a takedown attempt - Napps sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily. hands is looking to chop away at Napps's legs. Napps lands a really nice looking cross but hands seems unphased.
hands takes one to the side of the head.
Napps bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps hands's head backwards. Napps misses with an uppercut. hands saw that one coming. hands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for heavy hands. That's going to take a lot out of him. Napps is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Napps misses with a body shot.
hands tries for a takedown but Napps sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. hands walks into a stiff left hand from Napps. Napps lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kristofy Napps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Napps throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. hands is breathing heavily. Napps misses with a double jab.
Napps connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like heavy hands has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Napps is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. hands avoids a punch combination nicely.
Napps lands a jab. Napps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Napps throws the left hand but hands avoids the punch easily. Napps thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Napps tries to bum rush hands with a series of wild strikes but hands uses good footwork to avoid the assault. hands jabbing away but nothing is landing. Napps lands a jab-cross combination. Napps throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A decent looking cross lands there for Napps. Napps with a hook. Napps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but hands moves away. Napps misses with a body shot.
hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
heavy hands's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Napps cracks hands with a right hand to the side of the head. Napps throws a good cross that connects.
hands avoids a punch combination nicely.
Napps feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends hands sprawling to the canvas! hands rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Napps finish him?!
hands is rocked! Napps fakes the body blow, causing hands to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! hands goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristofy Napps!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Inoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillip Pascual has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pat Inoke's chin.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Inoke! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phillip Pascual! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pascual fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Inoke lands a jab.
It looks like Phillip Pascual has been cut. Pascual shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inoke as he jumps to the side. Pascual fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pat Inoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Pascual. Excellent takedown into side control there by Inoke. Pascual tries to buck Inoke off but Inoke is having none of it. Check out the look on Inoke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pascual is looking to reverse the position. Inoke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pascual some visible discomfort.
Inoke lands a few punches from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pascual tries to buck Inoke off but Inoke is having none of it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Inoke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pascual keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Inoke is chipping away with strikes.
Pascual is trying to get back to half guard. Inoke tries for a kimura but Pascual is defending well. Inoke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pascual takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pascual tries to improve position but can't. Inoke has knee on belly and moves into mount. Pascual is squirming around, avoiding Inoke's attempts to control the action. Inoke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pascual hang on? Inoke lands a heavy elbow. A nice elbow there by Inoke. Inoke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pascual is in a horrible position here. Inoke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Inoke breaks from Pascual's wrist control and lands an elbow. Inoke lands a big shot there that rocks Pascual but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Inoke raining down shots from the mount!
Pascual is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Inoke working the ground and pound effectively.
Pascual is still in real trouble! Can Inoke finish him? Inoke with shots to the head and body - Pascual looks very uncomfortable down there. Inoke trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pascual seems to have recovered his senses. Pascual is in a horrible position here. Inoke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pascual tries to get back to half guard but can't. Inoke with the ground and pound from mount. Pascual is looking to improve his position but Inoke isn't that keen on the idea. Inoke lands a big shot there that rocks Pascual but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Inoke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pascual is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pascual looks gassed! Inoke trying to control but Pascual is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Inoke is really struggling to control Pascual but he's trying to hold on to the position. Pascual is looking to improve his position but Inoke isn't that keen on the idea. Inoke landing shots from mount. Inoke unloading with bombs! Pascual is wriggling around trying to escape.
Inoke landing strikes from the mount and Pascual is in trouble! Pascual is bucking up trying to escape but Inoke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That has opened up Phillip Pascual's cut even more. Inoke dominating with strikes here. Pascual is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Inoke landing strikes from the mount and Pascual is in trouble! Pascual is in all sorts of trouble here.
Inoke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Inoke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Inoke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Inoke has hold of Pascual's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pascual manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Inoke looking to control but Pascual is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pascual is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Inoke dominated that round. The cut man is working on Phillip Pascual's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Inoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pascual moves out of range of the body kick from Inoke.
Inoke gets a takedown into half guard. Pascual is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Inoke pulls his head out easily. Pascual tries to roll over but Inoke keeps him under control. Pascual is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Inoke scores with a couple of nice shots. Inoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pascual can do to turn this around? Inoke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Pascual has hold of Inoke's hands but Inoke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Inoke is keen to just control but Pascual is a slippery customer. Pascual looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pascual is breathing heavily. Inoke scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Inoke trying to control the action but Pascual is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Inoke lands strikes from half guard. Pascual looking for submissions off his back. Pascual wants to get back to full guard. Inoke is working for a submission of some sort.
Inoke seems to be looking for submissions.
Inoke winds up and cracks Pascual with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Inoke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Inoke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pascual's head. Inoke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Inoke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pat Inoke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Inoke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pascual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Inoke tries to pass to full mount but Pascual defends it. Inoke 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. Pascual moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Pascual has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inoke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Inoke works over Pascual with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Inoke's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Inoke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Inoke thows a big elbow that misses. Inoke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inoke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Inoke tries to free his leg and advance position but Pascual is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Inoke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inoke trying to control but Pascual is working from the bottom. Inoke wants to pass the guard but Pascual is keeping the position. Inoke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Pascual working for a triangle but Inoke defends it easily.
Inoke distracts Pascual with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Inoke working some strikes from top position. Inoke passes into half guard. Inoke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Inoke passes the guard and advances to mount! Pascual is in all sorts of trouble here.
Inoke landing strikes from the mount. Pascual is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Inoke. Inoke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Pascual is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Inoke dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Phillip Pascual's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Inoke misses with a double jab.
Inoke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Pascual sneaks back into half guard. Inoke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Inoke is trying to work for a kimura but Pascual is defending well.
Inoke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pascual moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Inoke trying to control but Pascual is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pascual throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pascual looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Inoke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inoke forces his way into half guard. Pascual tries to roll over but Inoke keeps him under control. Pascual is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Inoke drops an elbow to the side of Pascual's head. Inoke lands strikes from half guard. Pascual with the active half guard here but Inoke passes nicely into side control. Inoke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Inoke is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pascual is trying to escape and Inoke transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pascual is forced to tap! Nice work there by Inoke! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Inoke! Pat Inoke retains his middleweight title!
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