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HFC 19 Suvanto VS. Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rampake Jakkisonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Manga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakkisonni comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch please. The crowd seem to be enjoying Manga's choice of entrance music: Empire State of Mind. Seb Manga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampake Jakkisonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Manga!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jakkisonni works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manga is looking to get to half guard.
Manga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Seb Manga has been cut.
Jakkisonni is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jakkisonni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jakkisonni showed some decent athleticism there.
Jakkisonni is looking for a kimura but Manga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakkisonni to get the leverage.
Jakkisonni is trying to work for a kimura but Manga is defending well.
Nice strikes from Jakkisonni there.
Jakkisonni tries to stand and escape but Manga is controlling the position.
Jakkisonni is working for a kimura here but Manga manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jakkisonni's guard.
Jakkisonni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakkisonni is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakkisonni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jakkisonni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jakkisonni trying to strike off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manga tries to keep at a distance but Jakkisonni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jakkisonni has picked Manga up - he's going for a ride! Jakkisonni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Manga trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakkisonni.
Manga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manga keeping moving, preventing Jakkisonni from controlling successfully.
Jakkisonni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jakkisonni is one step ahead there.
Jakkisonni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manga keeping moving, preventing Jakkisonni from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakkisonni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jakkisonni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jakkisonni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manga is trying to control the position but Jakkisonni postures up.
Jakkisonni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jakkisonni has Manga in his guard.
Jakkisonni working for a triangle but Manga defends it easily.
Jakkisonni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manga tries to stand but Jakkisonni is controlling from the bottom.
Manga stopping the sweep attempt from Jakkisonni.
Jakkisonni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jakkisonni trying to strike off his back.
Jakkisonni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manga wants to control from the top but Jakkisonni keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampake Jakkisonni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seb Manga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Manga. No joy for Jakkisonni on that attempt.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jakkisonni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manga is tightening it up a little... Jakkisonni has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jakkisonni reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jakkisonni taps out! nice BJJ there by Manga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seb Manga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaldo Laitamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litsi Kumkvatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trouble. Litsi Kumkvatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masaldo Laitamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Litsi Kumkvatti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumkvatti throws a left that rocks Laitamos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kumkvatti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Laitamos regain composure!
Laitamos is rocked!
It looks like Masaldo Laitamos has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitamos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kumkvatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Laitamos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
An elbow from Kumkvatti crashes against the mat.
Kumkvatti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Laitamos seems to have got his legs back now.
Laitamos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kumkvatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laitamos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laitamos shoots in for a double leg but Kumkvatti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laitamos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumkvatti's waist but Kumkvatti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laitamos off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaldo Laitamos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitamos slips under a jab.
No luck for Laitamos with that takedown attempt.
Masaldo Laitamos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumkvatti throws a shot from downtown. Laitamos moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumkvatti throws a right hand that Laitamos ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitamos also avoids with ease.
Kumkvatti throws a left that rocks Laitamos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kumkvatti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Laitamos regain composure!
Laitamos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitamos is working hard here to advance position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kumkvatti.
Laitamos is looking for a sweep.
Kumkvatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laitamos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kumkvatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laitamos wants to control but Kumkvatti postures up.
Laitamos is breathing heavily.
Laitamos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitamos works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumkvatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laitamos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kumkvatti passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumkvatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laitamos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kumkvatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kumkvatti wants to stand but Laitamos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laitamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laitamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumkvatti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kumkvatti throws a body punch but Laitamos moves out of range.
Laitamos closes the distance and clinches up with Kumkvatti, looking for a takedown. Laitamos pushes Kumkvatti against the cage but Kumkvatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laitamos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laitamos lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumkvatti 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.
Laitamos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laitamos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Laitamos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kumkvatti screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Laitamos! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Masaldo Laitamos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Smir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smir has chosen Go to sleep as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimbo Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Smir!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smir misses with a wild combination.
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smir!
Smir wants to hold on but Rage pushes him away.
Rage thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rage 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.
Smir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rage throwing strikes here but Smir is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smir tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rage tries to control but Smir wriggling away.
Smir wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
Rage misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smir because Rage loaded up on that one.
Rage prevents Smir from getting the reversal.
Smir tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
Rage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rage controlling the position easily from mount.
Smir wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
Smir is looking to get to half guard.
Rage is going olschool here, as he tries to force Smir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smir shrugs it off.
Smir tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smir hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Rage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Rage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smir tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage wants to control the pace but Smir is squirming around nicely.
Smir avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rage.
Rage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smir looks a forlorn figure.
Smir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage landing punches.
Rage 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.
Rage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smir gets back to half guard.
Smir pushes Rage off looking to stand but Rage dives back in and keeps control.
Smir holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smir's head.
Rage wants to work for an arm triangle but Smir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smir keeping hold of Rage's head, controlling as best he can.
Smir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage wants to take a breather but Smir is having none of it.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smir is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smir throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Smir gets caught flat footed, as Rage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rage postures up.
Smir looking for a sweep. Not yet Smir, not yet.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Smir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smir controlling Rage's posture.
Smir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rage controls the pace.
Smir is controlling Rage's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage postures up.
Rage thows a big elbow that misses.
Smir trying to keep a closed guard but Rage is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Rage dominated that round.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smir throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.
Smir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brock Smir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Smir throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Smir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Rage forces Smir back against the cage and clinches.
Smir gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt.
Rage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smir just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Smir is defending well.
Rage looks up at the clock and then as Smir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smir dodges the ground and pound from Rage.
Smir is trying to buck Rage off.
Rage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smir is trying to improve his position.
Rage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smir is trying to control Rage's posture but Rage avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Smir misses the target.
Smir throws the left hand but Rage avoids the punch easily.
Smir scores with a leg kick.
Brock Smir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smir sprawls well initially but Rage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rage prevents Smir from improving his position.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage prevents Smir from improving his position.
Smir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimbo Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage slips a straight right by Smir.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smir.
Horrible takedown by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Smir which made him look bad.
Smir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smir tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Smir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smir looks to land a combination but Rage avoids it well.
Smir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rage throws a shot to the body.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smir is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Smir circles away and we're back to standing.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smir is looking for a sweep.
Smir pushes Rage away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rage gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Smir prevents Rage from moving into mount.
Smir wants to control but Rage postures up.
Smir tries to improve position but can't.
Rage working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Rage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smir misses with the combination.
Smir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage moves into range and clinches up with Smir.
Nice body punch from Smir.
Rage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rage advances position into side control!
Rage is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smir is trying to escape and Rage transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smir is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rage! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimbo Rage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Sanchez (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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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a hook but Coon avoids it easily.
Coon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Coon shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coon ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez drops his shoulder and cracks Coon with a huge uppercut! Coon goes down! Can Sanchez finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coon's guard.
Coon trying to strike off his back.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Coon had control of the position.
Coon striking off his back but it's not causing Sanchez any problems.
Coon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Coon with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Coon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ernesto Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Coon as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez catches Coon napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Coon to the canvas!
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coon is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coon has a closed guard, preventing Sanchez from standing up.
Coon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Coon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Coon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Coon blocks it.
Coon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Coon persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Coon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Coon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Coon thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Coon is very close to passing his half guard.
Coon looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Coon distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez pulls Coon in close to prevent any damage.
Coon won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coon throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Coon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coon throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Coon is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coon scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coon lands an elbow.
Coon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Coon defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Coon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coon closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Coon pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Coon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Coon misses with the ground and pound.
Coon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Who's going to make the next move?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon working the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Coon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Coon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coon slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Coon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Coon shoots in.
Coon shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Coon ducks down to avoid it.
Coon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Coon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Coon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Coon tries to pass.
Coon with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez kicks Coon off and gets to his feet.
Coon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Coon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez catches Coon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Coon. Coon gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Coon ducks under and follows up with a left that Coon also avoids with ease.
Coon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Ernesto Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coon moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coon.
Coon shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Coon staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Coon moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Coon slips the punch.
Coon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez looking to control.
Coon throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Coon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coon scoring with some ground and pound.
Coon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coon postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coon works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Coon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Agamemnon Coon will probably get the nod.
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!
Coon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Coon persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Coon misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez swinging wilding here.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
Coon scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez has Coon pulled in close to control his posture.
Coon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coon landing some decent shots from guard.
Coon stops Sanchez from standing up.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coon won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Sanchez controls Coon momentarily but Coon frees himself.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coon closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Coon pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Coon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coon slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Coon fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Coon shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Coon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coon working the ground and pound.
Coon 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.
Coon working away.
Coon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Coon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Coon working the head and body with strikes.
Coon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Coon working the strikes but Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Coon is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Coon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coon lands strikes from half guard.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is controlling Coon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Coon drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coon.
Coon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agamemnon Coon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Ernesto Sanchez!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Agamemnon Coon!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jerry cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as jerry cornelius enters the cage!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jerry cornelius!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cornelius fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
cornelius connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.
cornelius clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
cornelius misses the shot to the body.
cornelius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
cornelius sizes up McArthur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
cornelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
cornelius looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
cornelius connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur moves away from the strike by cornelius.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow cornelius down.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
cornelius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
cornelius lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cornelius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
cornelius has momentary wrist control but McArthur slips an elbow through the middle.
McArthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. cornelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
cornelius looking to control.
McArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
cornelius trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
cornelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McArthur wants to control from the top but cornelius keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McArthur 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 two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur scoring with some ground and pound.
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but cornelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McArthur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from cornelius.
McArthur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
cornelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and McArthur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in cornelius's guard.
cornelius is controlling McArthur's posture.
McArthur throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cornelius wants to stand up but McArthur is controlling him.
cornelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
McArthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McArthur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McArthur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
cornelius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
cornelius looks to clinch
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
McArthur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
cornelius swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
cornelius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McArthur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McArthur.
McArthur with a knee to the head.
McArthur prevents cornelius from breaking the clinch.
McArthur breaks from the clinch.
McArthur scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
cornelius is trying to get back to half guard.
McArthur grinds an elbow into cornelius's temple.
McArthur lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear cornelius down.
cornelius tries to escape but McArthur is in control.
cornelius is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
cornelius is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McArthur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McArthur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McArthur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by cornelius, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Todd McArthur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left and a right from cornelius both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Todd McArthur has been cut.
McArthur lands with a slapping head kick.
cornelius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by cornelius.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from cornelius.
cornelius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
cornelius's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and cornelius duly obliges.
jerry cornelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McArthur slows down the pace here.
cornelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from cornelius.
cornelius throws a right and a left that McArthur avoids nicely.
cornelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
cornelius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
cornelius throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
cornelius misses with a two punch combination.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur walks into a stiff left hand from cornelius.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
jerry cornelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from cornelius.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch but cornelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
cornelius fails to land with a series of punches.
cornelius misses with a combination
and McArthur counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cornelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
cornelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
cornelius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by cornelius.
cornelius scores with a crisp jab that stopped McArthur in his tracks.
cornelius throws out a powerful jab.
jerry cornelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McArthur fails with a takedown attempt.
cornelius misses the shot to the body.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt
and McArthur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
cornelius darts in trying to clinch
and McArthur counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur lands a body punch.
McArthur connects with a knee to the head.
McArthur throws a knee to the head but misses.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McArthur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of cornelius backwards.
McArthur prevents cornelius from breaking the clinch.
A short left from McArthur.
McArthur tries for a takedown but cornelius manages to get underhooks.
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
cornelius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
cornelius tries to break the clinch but McArthur is controlling the position.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
cornelius swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cornelius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
cornelius misses with a combination
and McArthur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but McArthur has him pressed against the cage.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
cornelius misses with a jab, cross combination.
cornelius looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
cornelius tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
cornelius is breathing heavily.
cornelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McArthur.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cornelius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
jerry cornelius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McArthur drives through and clinches with cornelius against the cage.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but jerry cornelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Todd McArthur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by cornelius.
cornelius throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
cornelius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
cornelius lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
cornelius moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from McArthur misses.
McArthur tries for a takedown but cornelius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
cornelius throws a one two combo.
cornelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
cornelius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
McArthur blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur dodges the punch combination from cornelius.
cornelius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice combination there by cornelius.
cornelius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
cornelius tries to clinch
and McArthur counters with a solid body kick.
cornelius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
cornelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
cornelius misses with a series of wild punches.
cornelius throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
cornelius clinches but McArthur breaks the clinch
and McArthur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McArthur.
McArthur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
cornelius can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur controlling the action here for a moment.
McArthur scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by McArthur.
cornelius can't break the clinch.
McArthur has cornelius pushed against the cage.
McArthur drags the fight down to the ground.
McArthur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing cornelius from standing up.
McArthur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
cornelius stopping the sweep attempt from McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur is working hard here to advance position.
McArthur trying to control the position.
cornelius wants to stand but McArthur has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
cornelius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McArthur shoots in but no luck this time.
cornelius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McArthur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McArthur 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.
McArthur wants to pass the guard but cornelius is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cornelius is trying to keep McArthur in close.
McArthur throws a big right hand that misses.
McArthur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but cornelius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McArthur has cornelius in his guard.
McArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McArthur tries to get out of the position.
McArthur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but cornelius puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
cornelius stands up and beckons McArthur to join him on the feet.
cornelius lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to jerry cornelius.
I think cornelius 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 for jerry cornelius!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for jerry cornelius!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for jerry cornelius!
jerry cornelius wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juuso Makinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Unstable. The crowd seem to be enjoying Makinen's choice of entrance music: SMC Hoodrats. 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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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juuso Makinen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen lands with a kick to the temple. Warrior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makinen tries to clinch up.
Makinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warrior.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makinen swivels and escapes.
Warrior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Makinen sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warrior fails to land the takedown.
Makinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinen rushes Warrior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Makinen won't allow it.
Makinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makinen lands a head kick. Warrior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warrior is rocked!
It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Warrior seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior jumps guard but Makinen stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Makinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.
Warrior fails to pull guard.
Warrior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen tries a knee to the head but Warrior blocks it.
Warrior goes for a takedown attempt but Makinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen throws a series of punches but Warrior moves out of range.
Makinen looks gassed!
Makinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scoring with some ground and pound.
Makinen is looking to stand up but Warrior isn't so interested in that idea.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Makinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior lands a couple of elbows.
Warrior is stalling in the full guard.
Warrior is standing up over Makinen. Makinen looks to escape but Warrior dives into side control.
Warrior is working Makinen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Makinen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Warrior advances to full mount.
Makinen tries to buck Warrior off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is bucking up trying to escape but Warrior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Warrior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makinen's face.
Warrior landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warrior pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Warrior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warrior controlling the pace for now.
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Warrior won't let Makinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Warrior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makinen?
Warrior pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Warrior lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Makinen wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Makinen is rocked!
Warrior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makinen is still in real trouble! Can Warrior finish him?
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Makinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior unloading with bombs!
Makinen is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action.
Warrior lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warrior with shots to the head and body - Makinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warrior tries to control but Makinen wriggling away.
Makinen is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Warrior'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.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but Makinen shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Makinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warrior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warrior uses his free foot to push down on Makinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Makinen.
Makinen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Warrior landing strikes from the mount.
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Warrior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warrior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makinen's face.
Warrior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warrior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makinen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Makinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Warrior lands a heavy elbow.
Warrior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Makinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warrior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warrior landing shots from mount.
Warrior 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.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Warrior looking to finish Makinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makinen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Warrior with shots to the head and body - Makinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makinen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makinen is bucking up trying to escape but Warrior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
Warrior cracks Makinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Makinen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Warrior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makinen?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warrior scoring with strikes but Makinen is staying in there.
Warrior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
Makinen taking shots to the head.
Warrior lands a big shot there that rocks Makinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
Makinen is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action.
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Makinen is trying to stand.
Warrior with shots to the head and body - Makinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Makinen wants to get back to his feet.
Warrior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Warrior cracks Makinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Warrior landing strikes from the mount.
Warrior unloading with bombs!
Warrior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Makinen tries to buck Warrior off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Warrior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makinen as he jumps to the side.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makinen's waist but Makinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Makinen pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Makinen breaks the clinch.
Makinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warrior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makinen lands an elbow inside that Warrior shrugs off.
Makinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makinen lands a head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Makinen as Warrior shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makinen throws a head kick that Warrior semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makinen throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Makinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warrior scores with a nice right hand.
Makinen tries to clinch but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Warrior working the ground and pound.
Warrior working the head and body with strikes.
Makinen tries to escape but Warrior is in control.
Makinen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Warrior avoids the head kick by Makinen.
Warrior blocks a head kick by Makinen.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen misses with a head kick.
Makinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Warrior tries to clinch but Makinen moves out of range.
Warrior wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warrior has Makinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warrior's face.
Warrior jumps guard but Makinen stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior can't get the takedown.
Makinen manages to break the clinch.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Makinen tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makinen tries to avoid it but Warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makinen to the ground. Makinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makinen's waist but Makinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Makinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt - Makinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warrior's face.
Warrior jumps guard but Makinen stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Makinen.
Makinen connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warrior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makinen walks away with a smile on his face. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makinen as he avoids it easily.
Makinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warrior on the side of the head.
Makinen throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior looks for a takedown but Makinen sprawls well.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makinen swivels and escapes.
Juuso Makinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makinen rushes Warrior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makinen manages to break the clinch.
Makinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warrior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Makinen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinen is looking to clinch.
Makinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juuso Makinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warrior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damion McMaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazardi's entrance music is Niilin hanhet. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McMaia's choice of entrance music: Go to sleep. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damion McMaia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazardi forces McMaia back against the cage and clinches.
Hazardi successfully pulls guard.
Hazardi pushes McMaia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hazardi rushes McMaia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMaia being controlled against the cage.
McMaia is working for takedown but Hazardi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hazardi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMaia tries for a takedown but Hazardi manages to get underhooks.
McMaia tries for a takedown but Hazardi manages to get underhooks.
Azman Hazardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damion McMaia.
Hazardi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hazardi breaks from the clinch.
Azman Hazardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazardi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Hazardi does no damage.
Hazardi throws a nice looking combination but McMaia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMaia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazardi.
McMaia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hazardi.
Hazardi clinches up with McMaia and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazardi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMaia tries to keep at a distance but Hazardi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hazardi breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi throws the left hand but McMaia avoids the punch easily.
McMaia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McMaia moves into full mount! Hazardi won't be happy about that!
Hazardi prevents McMaia from taking his back.
Hazardi is desperately trying to improve his position but McMaia has a good base and remains in mount.
Hazardi holds of for dear life.
McMaia has control of Hazardi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hazardi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazardi tries to lock up and control but McMaia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McMaia prevents Hazardi from getting the reversal.
McMaia blocks Hazardi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McMaia is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hazardi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hazardi shrugs it off.
Hazardi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hazardi is breathing heavily.
McMaia looking for a guillotine from mount but Hazardi is having none of it.
McMaia has control of Hazardi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hazardi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hazardi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hazardi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMaia on the ground.
Hazardi pushes McMaia off looking to stand but McMaia dives back in and keeps control.
Hazardi tries to roll over but McMaia keeps him under control.
McMaia stops Hazardi from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazardi pushes McMaia off looking to stand but McMaia dives back in and keeps control.
McMaia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hazardi sees it coming and defends easily.
McMaia is trying to work for a kimura but Hazardi is defending well.
Hazardi is looking for a sweep. McMaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McMaia wants to pass the guard but Hazardi is defending well.
Hazardi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hazardi.
Hazardi wants to get back to his feet but McMaia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazardi wriggles free and stands up.
McMaia fails with the takedown.
Hazardi lands with an uppercut that bounces McMaia off the cage and back into rage.
Hazardi misses with a two punch combination.
McMaia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazardi pinned against the cage. Hazardi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hazardi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazardi stopping the sweep attempt from McMaia.
Hazardi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azman Hazardi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hazardi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMaia is looking to clinch.
Hazardi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hazardi moves into the clinch.
Hazardi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Hazardi.
McMaia is looking to clinch.
Hazardi closes the distance and pushes McMaia back into the cage.
McMaia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hazardi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMaia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazardi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hazardi breaks from the clinch.
McMaia takes one to the chin there.
McMaia is rocked!
Hazardi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McMaia crumples to the floor! Hazardi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Azman Hazardi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro comes to the cage accompanied by Juodaan viinaa. Rolle has chosen capsule - jumper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rolle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolle but Rolle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kilimanjaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolle.
Kilimanjaro throws a nice head kick!
Rolle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kilimanjaro is refusing to be controlled, as Rolle sits in half guard.
Kilimanjaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rolle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kilimanjaro actively working from the bottom here.
Rolle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilimanjaro keeps working.
Rolle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kilimanjaro pushes Rolle off looking to stand but Rolle dives back in and keeps control.
Kilimanjaro has one foot on Rolle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rolle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rolle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilimanjaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilimanjaro, not yet.
Rolle wants to control from the top but Kilimanjaro keeps moving.
Rolle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kilimanjaro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rolle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kilimanjaro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rolle's back instead.
Kilimanjaro keeps control of the position as Rolle tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolle breaks Kilimanjaro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kilimanjaro keeping moving, preventing Rolle from controlling successfully.
Rolle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilimanjaro is keeping the position for now.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilimanjaro scores with a takedown into Rolle's guard.
Kilimanjaro preventing the sweep.
Rolle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilimanjaro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilimanjaro wants to stand but Rolle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kilimanjaro gets to his feet. Rolle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kilimanjaro fails with the takedown
and Rolle counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro shoots and misses
and Rolle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilimanjaro won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilimanjaro keeps working.
Kilimanjaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kilimanjaro is breathing heavily.
Kilimanjaro uses his free foot to push down on Rolle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolle.
Kilimanjaro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rolle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rolle and Kilimanjaro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rolle is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kilimanjaro decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kilimanjaro sprawls well initially but Rolle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rolle seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolle is trying to work for a kimura but Kilimanjaro is defending well.
Kilimanjaro trying to control from the bottom.
Kilimanjaro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rolle pulls his head out easily.
Rolle is keen to just control but Kilimanjaro is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilimanjaro wants to control but Rolle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilimanjaro tries to roll over but Rolle keeps him under control.
Rolle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilimanjaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rolle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilimanjaro with a poor takedown
and Rolle counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kilimanjaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rolle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolle is looking for a triangle but Kilimanjaro pushes his legs off easily.
Rolle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kilimanjaro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rolle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kilimanjaro's back instead.
Rolle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kilimanjaro is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolle looking to hold on to the position here but Kilimanjaro rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rolle trying to control but Kilimanjaro is working from the bottom.
Rolle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilimanjaro keeping moving, preventing Rolle from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Rolle.
Kilimanjaro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolle trying to strike off his back.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kilimanjaro is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rolle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kilimanjaro is looking to defend but Rolle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kilimanjaro! Rolle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kilimanjaro taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier Rolle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between shinya aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Devine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, shinya aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Devine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devine moves away.
Devine tries to bum rush aoki with a series of wild strikes but aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Devine - the referee stops the clock and aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Devine. aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Devine fails with a takedown attempt.
Devine misses with a body kick.
aoki is looking to chop away at Devine's legs.
aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
aoki advances to full mount.
aoki with good strikes from the mount here!
aoki looking for a guillotine from mount but Devine is having none of it.
aoki is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Devine is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Devine flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. aoki anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Devine and secures both hooks! This could be bad! aoki slips an arm under Devine chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. aoki has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. aoki is squeezing on Devine like an anaconda would it's prey. Devine fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). shinya aoki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Suvanto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Suvanto has a takedown stuffed.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suvanto looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Suvanto tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Suvanto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Suvanto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Suvanto looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Suvanto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvanto trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Suvanto working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Suvanto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Suvanto wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Suvanto has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suvanto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to hold on but Suvanto pushes him away.
Suvanto moves to the back position.
Jones breaks Suvanto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Suvanto looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones gets to his feet - Suvanto follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Suvanto moves out of range.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Mikko Suvanto has been cut.
Suvanto scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Suvanto any problems.
Suvanto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Suvanto pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to roll over but Suvanto keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Suvanto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Suvanto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Suvanto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Suvanto's guard.
Suvanto looking for a sweep. Not yet Suvanto, not yet.
Suvanto tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Suvanto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Suvanto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws a hook but Suvanto avoids it easily.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Suvanto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Suvanto is just out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Suvanto. Suvanto gets slowly back to his feet.
Suvanto throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Suvanto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suvanto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suvanto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suvanto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to bum rush Suvanto with a series of wild strikes but Suvanto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suvanto shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Suvanto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvanto lands with a cross.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suvanto moves away.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a right hand that Suvanto ducks under and follows up with a left that Suvanto also avoids with ease.
Jones swings for the body but Suvanto moves out of range.
Suvanto thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suvanto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suvanto wants to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Suvanto is controlling the position.
Suvanto moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Suvanto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Suvanto is controlling him.
Jones is trying to control the position but Suvanto postures up.
Suvanto looking to pass the guard.
Suvanto won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Suvanto passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suvanto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Suvanto scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Suvanto wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Suvanto moves to the back position.
Suvanto looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Suvanto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Suvanto keeps control of the position.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Suvanto has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Suvanto gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Suvanto gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Suvanto apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jones 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.
Suvanto thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suvanto.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Suvanto misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Suvanto shoots in.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suvanto on the side of the head.
Suvanto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suvanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suvanto is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suvanto circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Suvanto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Suvanto! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Jones!
Steve Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
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