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BFC 30: Keen vs Wood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matusow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Reinhardt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Matusow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Matusow misses.
Reinhardt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matusow is refusing to be controlled, as Reinhardt sits in half guard.
Reinhardt with the ground and pound but Matusow uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matusow is keeping the position for now.
Matusow wants to sweep but no luck.
Matusow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reinhardt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matusow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reinhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reinhardt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusow trying to keep a closed guard but Reinhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Reinhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusow looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reinhardt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two 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.
Matusow wants to control the action here but instead Reinhardt manages to pass to full mount!
Matusow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matusow is working hard here to advance position.
Reinhardt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Mike Matusow has been cut.
Reinhardt controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Reinhardt 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.
Reinhardt tries to control but Matusow wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matusow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reinhardt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matusow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reinhardt dominating with strikes here.
Reinhardt unloading with bombs!
Matusow is looking to improve his position but Reinhardt isn't that keen on the idea.
Reinhardt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusow can't escape the position.
Reinhardt with a couple of short strikes.
Matusow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reinhardt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matusow looks a forlorn figure.
Reinhardt content just to control the position here.
Matusow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinhardt wants to control the pace but Matusow is squirming around nicely.
Reinhardt controlling the pace for now.
Reinhardt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Matusow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matusow loads up on a big right hand but Reinhardt slips the punch.
Reinhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matusow in his tracks.
Reinhardt dodges the punch combination from Matusow.
Matusow misses with a double jab.
Mike Matusow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matusow shoots and misses
so Reinhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Matusow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusow trying to keep a closed guard but Reinhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matusow is keeping the position for now.
Reinhardt is working Matusow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinhardt lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt content to stall in guard here.
Reinhardt trying to control but Matusow is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt 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.
Matusow wants to sweep here but Reinhardt controlling him for the moment.
Reinhardt with a nice head shot there.
Matusow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinhardt is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matusow was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
A jab from Reinhardt misses.
Matusow has his takedown stuffed
and Reinhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinhardt lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Matusow both land. Nice combination.
Reinhardt throws a good cross that connects.
Reinhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matusow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matusow throws a body punch but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Good exchange - Reinhardt coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusow misses with a few strikes there.
Reinhardt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matusow at a distance.
Reinhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matusow on the side of the head.
Reinhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Reinhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matusow.
Matusow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinhardt scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Matusow misses with a double jab
and Reinhardt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matusow's guard now.
Reinhardt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reinhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reinhardt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reinhardt thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Victor Reinhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinhardt advances position into side control!
Reinhardt lands a nice forearm strike.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Matusow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matusow gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matusow tries to roll over but Reinhardt keeps him under control.
Reinhardt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Matusow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt with a nice cross.
Matusow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reinhardt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matusow's guard.
Matusow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Matusow keeps moving.
Matusow wants to sweep here but Reinhardt controlling him for the moment.
Reinhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusow is retaining full guard.
Matusow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reinhardt is pressing down on Matusow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinhardt 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.
Reinhardt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matusow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Matusow trying to advance position but Reinhardt counters by regaining guard.
Reinhardt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matusow misses with a takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
Reinhardt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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.
Reinhardt throws the left hand but Matusow avoids the punch easily.
Reinhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matusow misses with a takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Matusow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Reinhardt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matusow doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reinhardt scores with a hook.
Matusow gets caught flat footed, as Reinhardt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reinhardt lands a couple of digs.
Reinhardt is stalling in the full guard.
Victor Reinhardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt postures up.
Matusow being controlled here, momentarily.
Reinhardt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinhardt is stalling in the full guard.
Matusow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reinhardt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reinhardt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matusow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinhardt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matusow pulls Reinhardt in close to prevent any damage.
Reinhardt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matusow's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Reinhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinhardt 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Reinhardt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kathos Krathulian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huaka i Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Misirlou by Dick Dale & The Del Tones. Kathos Krathulian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kathos Krathulian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huaka i Po!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Krathulian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Po. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Po.
Kathos Krathulian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krathulian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krathulian throws a right and a left that Po avoids nicely.
Po moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krathulian slips under a jab.
Krathulian slips a jab and a cross from Po.
Po misses with a wild combination.
Krathulian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Po counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Krathulian has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huaka i Po!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shooter McGavin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Finch's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shooter McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Finch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left and a right from McGavin both land. Nice combination.
Finch shoots in and drives through. McGavin sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGavin drops Finch with a left right combo! McGavin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Finch is rocked!
It looks like Andy Finch has been cut.
Finch looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGavin works to advance to full mount. Finch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Finch tries to reverse the position but McGavin maintains control.
Finch wants to control but McGavin is having none of it.
McGavin wants to control the pace but Finch is squirming around nicely.
Finch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is squirming around, avoiding McGavin's attempts to control the action.
McGavin is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
McGavin tries to control but Finch wriggling away.
Finch wants to try and get back to his feet.
Finch working to try and regain half guard.
Finch gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGavin tries to stand and escape but Finch is controlling the position.
Finch trying to control from the bottom.
Finch is looking to improve his position.
McGavin is looking to advance position but Finch won't allow it.
Finch trying to control here.
McGavin tries to stand and escape but Finch is controlling the position.
Finch is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shooter McGavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin throws a shot to the body.
McGavin scores with a decent looking hook.
McGavin drops Finch with a left and a right! Oh, Finch is hurt - McGavin dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch is not content to let McGavin control the position.
McGavin wants to stand but Finch is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch tries to bench press McGavin off him but McGavin keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Finch wants to control but McGavin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGavin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shooter McGavin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Finch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from McGavin does no damage.
Finch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGavin pinned against the cage. McGavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGavin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shooter McGavin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGavin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGavin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
A shot to de liver by McGavin. Beautiful body shot.
McGavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGavin drops Finch with a right and a left! McGavin comes rushing in but Finch regains his composure and manages to keep McGavin in guard.
Finch is still in real trouble! Can McGavin finish him?
McGavin wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGavin wants to stand but Finch is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGavin preventing the sweep.
McGavin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGavin wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
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.
Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet.
McGavin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A shot to the body from Finch misses
letting McGavin counter with a right hand.
Finch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGavin drops Finch with a beautiful combination! Finch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGavin is looking for the KO!
McGavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGavin is looking to wear down Finch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGavin drops Finch with a left and a right! Oh, Finch is hurt - McGavin dives into side control looking to finish!
McGavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGavin tries to advance to mount but Finch denies him.
Finch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGavin wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGavin wants to stand but Finch is controlling his arm.
Finch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from McGavin as Finch shoots in.
Shooter McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Finch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from McGavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shooter McGavin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Finch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGavin misses with a series of wild punches.
McGavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finch throws a hook to the side of McGavin's head but McGavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGavin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
McGavin stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGavin throws a left that rocks Finch and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McGavin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Finch regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGavin tries to stand but Finch is controlling his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finch is looking to regain half guard here but McGavin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
McGavin working away.
Finch stops McGavin from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGavin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shooter McGavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch shoots in looking for a takedown. McGavin tries to sprawl out of it but Finch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGavin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGavin.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGavin to score with a decent uppercut.
McGavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as McGavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
McGavin digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Nice shot by McGavin.
McGavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch shoots for a double leg takedown but McGavin sprawls well. He's pushed Finch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGavin lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGavin works Finch's body with a nice hook.
McGavin scores with a hook to the body. Finch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGavin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGavin with a hook.
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from McGavin.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGavin.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGavin digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGavin connects with the punch.
McGavin lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGavin connects with a crisp jab.
McGavin thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
McGavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGavin misses with a punch to the body.
Andy Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGavin prevents a body shot from Finch.
McGavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGavin. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGavin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGavin scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGavin digs a good hook to Finch's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shooter McGavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGavin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shooter McGavin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egan has chosen Eric B. and Rakim- I Aint No Joke as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Brasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Egan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Brasky does no damage.
Egan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Egan duly obliges.
It looks like Bill Brasky has been cut.
Brasky moves out of range of the body kick from Egan.
Egan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brasky doesn't manage to clinch there - Egan circles away.
Egan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brasky.
Brasky is breathing heavily.
Egan keeps the fight on the outside.
Egan instigates a clinch.
Brasky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egan is working Brasky over against the cage.
Brasky misses with some punches.
Brasky letting Egan take a breather here.
Egan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egan lands with a right to the head.
Brasky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brasky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Egan taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Egan.
Egan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brasky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Egan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Egan.
Egan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Egan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brasky closes the distance and pushes Egan back into the cage.
Egan scores a nice knee to the body.
Egan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brasky being controlled against the cage.
Egan digs a right hand into Brasky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brasky's gas tank.
Egan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brasky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Egan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egan scores with a sloppy right hand. Brasky should have avoided that one.
Egan clinches.
Brasky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Egan closes the distance and clinches.
Egan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Egan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brasky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brasky is rocked!
Bill Brasky's cut is getting worse.
Egan lands a nice looking body shot.
Egan steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Brasky is out on his feet! Egan sets himself and nearly takes Brasky's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Egan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford Ryan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benoit Kong's chin.
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benoit Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Ryan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan slips under a jab from Kong.
Kong swinging wilding here.
Kong throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryan throws and elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Kong!
Ryan wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is striking from the bottom but Kong uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ryan punching from the bottom.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong regains half guard.
Kong manages to get to full guard.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Kong's guard.
Ryan looks gassed!
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kong looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Kong is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ryan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kong's body to avoid the submission. Kong has instead reached around Ryan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kong arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benoit Kong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Feuer Frei. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rock Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Shinobi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Shinobi.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shinobi throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shinobi.
Shinobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Shinobi sprawls well.
Gracie throws a right hand that Shinobi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinobi also avoids with ease.
Shinobi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shinobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shinobi is looking to clinch.
Shinobi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Shinobi rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shinobi has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Shinobi keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Shinobi has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shinobi.
Shinobi lands a shoulder strike.
Shinobi lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shinobi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shinobi presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Shinobi won't allow it.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinobi walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shinobi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Shinobi, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Shinobi against the cage but Shinobi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinobi moves into the clinch.
Shinobi presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shinobi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shinobi lands a shoulder strike.
Shinobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinobi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shinobi.
Shinobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shinobi scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Shinobi.
Shinobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Shinobi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shinobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Shinobi.
Shinobi connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Gracie badly! Gracie tumbles to the floor and Shinobi stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Shinobi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jad Mabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Mustardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabe comes to the cage accompanied by Haste the Day - Mad Man. Mustardson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Who's your Daddy by Mook N Fair. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jad Mabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabe Mustardson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabe gets a clinch.
Mustardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mabe throws a body punch but Mustardson moves out of range.
Mustardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mabe at a distance.
Mustardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mustardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mabe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mustardson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mabe tries to clinch but Mustardson is having none of it.
Jad Mabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mustardson misses its intended target.
Mustardson throws a looping overhand right but Mabe ducks down to avoid it.
Mustardson misses with a few strikes there.
Mabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Mustardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustardson swinging wilding here.
Mustardson misses with the combination.
Mustardson lands with a right hand.
Mustardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mustardson misses with a wild body shot.
Mustardson misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Mustardson misses.
Mabe wants to clinch up but Mustardson keeps it at a distance.
Mustardson throws a one two combo.
Mabe dodges the punch combination from Mustardson.
Mabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mabe forces Mustardson back against the cage and clinches.
Mabe stalling the fight.
Mustardson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mustardson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mabe has double underhooks.
Mustardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mabe moves into range and clinches up with Mustardson.
Mabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustardson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustardson can't break the clinch.
Mabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mustardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Mustardson misses.
Mabe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustardson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mabe is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Mustardson.
Mabe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mustardson counter with a right hand.
Mabe is rocked!
Mustardson cracks Mabe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mabe falls backwards against the cage. Mustardson follows up with more strikes that drop Mabe to his knees. Mustardson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mabe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Mustardson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D Dub Deborde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D Dub Deborde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hoop!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deborde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoop blocks a jab.
Deborde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoop looks gassed!
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!
Deborde is looking to clinch but Hoop is avoiding it.
Deborde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Trent Hoop has been cut.
Hoop is holding his hands too far apart here. Deborde throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hoop is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). D Dub Deborde!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigmund Freud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleki Oliweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Brawler
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sigmund Freud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleki Oliweli!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliweli wants to clinch.
A big left from Oliweli misses.
Oliweli throws a hook but Freud avoids it easily.
Freud has closed the distance and engaged Oliweli in a clinch.
Oliweli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliweli swings wildly with an uppercut but Freud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliweli swings wildly with an uppercut but Freud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliweli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliweli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliweli lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliweli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freud tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freud tries to pull guard but Oliweli won't allow it.
Oliweli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliweli tries to clinch but Freud moves away
and Freud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kaleki Oliweli has been cut.
Oliweli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Freud.
Freud misses with a hook. Oliweli ducked under it nicely.
Freud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliweli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaleki Oliweli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freud slips under a jab from Oliweli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliweli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Freud is breathing heavily.
Freud ducks straight into an uppercut from Oliweli and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Freud maanges to regain guard straight away.
Freud is rocked!
It looks like Sigmund Freud has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freud is working an open guard so Oliweli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Freud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freud tries to clinch there but Oliweli circles away.
Kaleki Oliweli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Freud.
Oliweli throws a jab when Freud was well out of range.
Oliweli closes the distance and clinches.
Freud seems to have got his legs back now.
Freud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliweli just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigmund Freud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freud tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliweli smiles and moves away.
Oliweli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliweli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliweli.
Oliweli cracks Freud with a left hook right on the temple and Freud goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Oliweli lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Freud is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaleki Oliweli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Keen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keen comes to the cage accompanied by Round One. Wood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Own little World. Justin Keen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Wood's chin.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Keen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Wood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keen circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keen on the side of the head.
It looks like Justin Keen has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keen doesn't seem phased though.
Wood moves in looking to clinch but Keen pushes him off.
Keen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keen blocks the body kick.
Keen checks a low kick from Wood.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keen. That did some damage!
Keen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keen stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keen 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.
Keen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood looking for a guillotine here but Keen defends easily.
Wood trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wood trying to control the position.
Keen stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
That's three minutes 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.
Keen misses with a few strikes there.
Wood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Keen.
Thor Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keen moves out of range of the body kick from Wood.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Keen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Keen circles away.
Keen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Keen settles back down.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keen fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Keen.
Wood gets a clinch.
Wood tries a body shot but Keen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Wood.
Keen misses with an elbow strike.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Keen is blocking nicely.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wood is keeping busy.
Keen missing with knees to the body.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keen pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keen looking to throw knees to the head but Wood is blocking nicely.
Wood lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Keen is blocking nicely.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Keen blocks with his arms.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood with a knee to the head.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keen.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Keen blocks it.
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.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Keen avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wood gets an underhook and turns Keen into the cage.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keen blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Keen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Keen.
Some wild striking there from Keen.
Keen avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keen shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Keen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keen misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keen tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Keen fails with the takedown.
Wood wants to clinch but Keen slips to the side
and Keen counters with a shoot takedown. Wood fights it but they end up in guard.
Wood controls Keen momentarily but Keen frees himself.
Keen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Keen is having none of it.
Keen wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Keen postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Keen has gone for a leg lock! Wood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keen's guard.
Keen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is desperately trying to improve his position but Keen has a good base and remains in mount.
Keen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Keen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wood looks a forlorn figure.
Wood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wood blocking the ground and pound.
Thor Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Wood sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keen.
Keen misses with a head shot. Wood uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Keen from controlling successfully.
Keen looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Keen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Wood!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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