 |
Pankration 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
164 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Elliot!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lilke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elliot is trying to get back to full guard.
Elliot is looking to control Lilke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elliot avoid being mounted?
Elliot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elliot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lilke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elliot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lilke trying to control the action but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Elliot trying to control from the bottom.
Elliot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot wants to sweep here but Lilke controlling him for the moment.
Elliot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lilke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elliot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elliot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lilke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lilke.
Lilke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliot throws a right hand that Lilke ducks under and follows up with a left that Lilke also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elliot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Elliot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab-cross combination lands for Elliot and sends Lilke crashing to the mat! Elliot follows him down to the mat - Lilke regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lilke is rocked!
It looks like Mitch Lilke has been cut.
Lilke is breathing heavily.
Lilke is refusing to be controlled, as Elliot sits in half guard.
Oh Lilke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elliot with the ground and pound but Lilke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lilke seems to have got his legs back now.
Lilke trying to keep a closed guard but Elliot is proving a slippery customer.
Elliot trying to control but Lilke is working from the bottom.
Lilke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elliot tries to free his leg and advance position but Lilke is retaining full guard.
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elliot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliot scores with a three punch combo!
Elliot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elliot!
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lilke.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Lilke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Elliot does no damage.
Elliot misses with a few strikes there.
Elliot cracks Lilke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lilke shoots in and drives through. Elliot sprawls well.
Lilke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lilke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elliot looks to land a combination but Lilke avoids it well.
Elliot lands with a nice combination. Lilke backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke walks into a jab.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Lilke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Elliot.
Lilke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Elliot. No joy for Lilke on that attempt.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elliot as he avoids it easily.
Elliot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lilke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lilke slips a jab and a cross from Elliot.
Lilke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lilke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberto Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliot tries for a takedown but Lilke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elliot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lilke circles away quickly and effectively.
Elliot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elliot connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Elliot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Lilke's cut.
That's time! Lilke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lilke shoots in and bounces Elliot off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Lilke throws a big right hand that misses.
Elliot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lilke has picked Elliot up and slammed him! Elliot can't keep hold of the triangle and Lilke manages to pass to side control!
Elliot is trying to control Lilke's posture but Lilke avoids it.
Lilke working the body and head with strikes.
Elliot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lilke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elliot trying to hold on to Lilke's head to control him but Lilke postures up.
Lilke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lilke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elliot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elliot gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elliot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lilke manages to get himself to full guard.
Elliot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lilke is trying to keep Elliot in close.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilke controlling the position.
Elliot throwing strikes from guard but Lilke blocks nicely.
Lilke working for a triangle but Elliot defends it easily.
Lilke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elliot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elliot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot misses with a wild combination.
Elliot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Lilke with that takedown attempt.
Elliot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Elliot tries to bum rush Lilke with a series of wild strikes but Lilke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lilke shoots in looking for a takedown. Elliot tries to sprawl out of it but Lilke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Elliot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lilke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot scores with a one two! Lilke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elliot thuds his right hand into Lilke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lilke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Elliot.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elliot as he avoids it easily.
Elliot shoots for a takedown but Lilke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elliot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elliot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elliot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lilke checks a leg kick.
Lilke shoots in but no luck this time.
Elliot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lilke.
Lilke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lilke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elliot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lilke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lilke dodges the punch combination from Elliot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries for a takedown but Lilke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lilke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elliot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Elliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elliot throws a head kick that misses.
Elliot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lilke on the side of the head.
Elliot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Elliot misses with a low kick as Lilke jumps back.
Lilke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliot swivels and escapes.
Elliot digs a good body shot into Lilke's ribs.
Lilke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elliot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Elliot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Lilke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lilke avoids the head kick by Elliot.
Elliot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elliot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Elliot.
Elliot works over Lilke's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Elliot.
Lilke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elliot throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Elliot.
Elliot lands a nice hook to Lilke's body. Lilke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Lilke. Lilke gets slowly back to his feet.
Lilke dodges the punch combination from Elliot.
Elliot is working the combinations to good effect here.
Elliot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lilke pinned against the cage. Lilke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke blocks a head kick by Elliot.
Lilke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elliot looks to land a combination but Lilke avoids it well.
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elliot takes a swing at Lilke's ribcage but misses.
Lilke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elliot tries to avoid it but Lilke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elliot to the ground. Elliot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Elliot finds it's way through Lilke's defenses.
Roberto Elliot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elliot swinging wilding here.
Lilke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elliot to the mat! Elliot manages to get full guard.
Elliot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lilke!
Elliot unloads with some shots from mount but Lilke bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot with the ground and pound from mount.
Lilke is looking to get to half guard.
Lilke tries to hold on but Elliot postures up.
Elliot tries to control but Lilke wriggling away.
Lilke can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elliot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lilke's head.
Elliot has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lilke defend it? Elliot steps over the head and cranks it - Lilke is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Elliot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Elliot!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr cyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cyan has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Rivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr cyan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivero shoots in but no luck this time.
cyan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
cyan throws a good cross that connects.
cyan throws out a loose jab but Rivero uses good head movement to avoid it.
cyan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
cyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
cyan working Rivero over with strikes.
cyan prevents Rivero from improving his position.
cyan blocks the strikes from Rivero.
Rivero missing with punches from the bottom.
cyan wants to take a breather but Rivero is having none of it.
cyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
cyan is looking to pass Rivero's guard but actually Rivero recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
cyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from cyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cyan lands with a right hand.
Rivero with a lazy takedown attempt
letting cyan counter with a right hand.
cyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivero sneaks back into half guard.
cyan wants to take a breather but Rivero is having none of it.
Rivero wants to control but cyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
cyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
cyan winds up and cracks Rivero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
cyan wants to pass the guard but Rivero is defending well.
Rivero is looking to improve his position.
Rivero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but cyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from cyan.
cyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from cyan.
Rivero is trying to maintain the position but cyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Rivero is not content to let cyan control the position.
cyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivero looking for submissions off his back.
Rivero missing with punches from the bottom.
Rivero is breathing heavily.
cyan prevents Rivero from improving his position.
cyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
cyan is nestled in close to Rivero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
cyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
cyan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivero taking some punishment here, with cyan in his half guard.
Rivero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivero looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. cyan lands a nice short elbow.
cyan lands with a punch from half guard.
cyan throwing shots but Rivero is blocking nicely.
Rivero missing with punches from the bottom.
cyan looks to land a strike but Rivero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rivero has momentary wrist control but cyan slips an elbow through the middle.
cyan working some strikes from top position.
cyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cyan postures up and lands a big shot to Rivero's brow.
cyan looking to sit in guard and control but Rivero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rivero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
cyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivero pushes down on cyan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
cyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivero's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cyan scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr cyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rivero shoots and misses
and cyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
cyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rivero fails with the takedown
and cyan counters with a stiff right hand.
cyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
cyan checks a leg kick.
Rivero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but cyan checks it well.
cyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivero.
cyan moves out of range of the body kick.
cyan closes the distance and clinches up with Rivero, looking for a takedown. cyan pushes Rivero against the ropes but Rivero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mr cyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
cyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. cyan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rivero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
cyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
cyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
cyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Rivero misses
and cyan counters with a shoot takedown. Rivero fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
cyan preventing the sweep.
cyan chips away with some ground and pound.
cyan cracks Rivero with a solid left hand.
cyan is working Rivero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. cyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. cyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
cyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
cyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
cyan chips away with some ground and pound.
cyan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. cyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivero working for a triangle but cyan defends it easily.
Mr cyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
cyan pushing down on Rivero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
cyan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivero!
cyan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
cyan wants to control the pace but Rivero is squirming around nicely.
cyan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, cyan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rivero tries to hold on but cyan pushes him away.
cyan breaks from Rivero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
cyan looking to secure an arm triangle but Rivero defends it well.
cyan trying to control but Rivero is having none of it.
cyan landing strikes from the mount.
Rivero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
cyan lands a big elbow.
Rivero throwing hammer fists to the chest of cyan. What's that going to do exactly?
cyan landing strikes, looking to finish!
cyan prevents Rivero from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
cyan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rivero swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rivero is trying desperately to improve position.
cyan landing strikes, looking to finish!
cyan with good strikes from the mount here!
cyan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rivero hang on?
cyan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
cyan with a couple of short strikes.
Rivero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
cyan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
cyan unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr cyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
cyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rivero's head backwards.
Rivero scoring well with a low kick there.
cyan throws a right and a left that Rivero avoids nicely.
Mike Rivero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and cyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
cyan moves out of range of the body kick from Rivero.
Rivero keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivero shoots and misses
and cyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
cyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
cyan distracts Rivero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells cyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivero looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivero, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
cyan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
cyan throws a series of punches but Rivero moves out of range.
Rivero walks into a left hand.
cyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivero gets a takedown into half guard.
cyan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rivero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
cyan manages to get to full guard.
cyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
cyan 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.
cyan has Rivero pulled in close to control his posture.
Rivero preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivero is in close to cyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rivero trying to control but cyan is working from the bottom.
cyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
cyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
cyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
cyan tries to control but Rivero wriggling away.
cyan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
cyan raining down shots from the mount!
cyan throws some wild stikes that Rivero manages to avoid easily.
Mr cyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
cyan punching from mount but Rivero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rivero throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rivero swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
cyan landing shots from mount.
Mike Rivero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivero is working hard here to advance position.
cyan is landing with some decent strikes but Rivero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
cyan scoring with strikes but Rivero is staying in there.
Rivero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
cyan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
cyan content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr cyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well cyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Mr cyan!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mr cyan!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mr cyan!
Mr cyan wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liquid Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liquid Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomaz throws a shot to the body.
Gomaz lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Liquid Rage has been cut.
Gomaz throws a head kick that misses.
Gomaz misses with a straight left.
Rage shoots in but Gomaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomaz cracks Rage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Gomaz shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomaz wants to stand up but Rage is controlling him.
Rage passes Gomaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rage is looking to advance position but Gomaz won't allow it.
Rage not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomaz defends it well.
Gomaz is trying to stand back up but Rage is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rage working Gomaz over with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomaz keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage stays in close to Gomaz's body and controls the position.
Gomaz wants to stand but Rage is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Gomaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
Gomaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rage controls the pace.
Gomaz wants to stand and escape but Rage is having none of it.
Gomaz is breathing heavily.
Rage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomaz tries to escape but Rage is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage controlling the position from side mount.
Rage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gomaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rage is controlling him well.
Rage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomaz 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.
Rage cracks Gomaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gomaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gomaz being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rage is working to tighten is grip on Gomaz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gomaz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rage is really squeezing tight and eventually Gomaz passes out! Rage breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Liquid Rage!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diablo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ho's entrance music is Hawaii Five O Theme. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
197 lbs
1 - 3 - 1 |
|
185 cm
23
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Don Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diablo Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage has Ho up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rage is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ho stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
Don Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diablo Rage.
Rage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
Ho throwing strikes but missing.
Ho wants to stand but Rage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rage is trying to control the position but Ho postures up.
Rage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage prevents Ho from improving his position.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rage is trying to control. Ho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Rage swinging wilding here.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ho trying to remain calm as Rage controls from the top position.
Ho tries to escape but Rage is in control.
Rage laying and praying for a moment but Ho takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rage moves into full mount! Ho won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to control but Ho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rage stalling away here and it's allowed Ho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Rage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ho is breathing heavily.
Ho being controlled here, momentarily.
Rage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ho is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ho wants to stand but Rage is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diablo Rage dominated that round.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Ho as he connects with a hook.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Ho both land. Nice combination.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Ho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Rage tries to clinch up.
Don Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Don Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diablo Rage.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho with a nice cross.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rage.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
Ho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Rage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho lands a two punch combo.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ho is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Ho circles away and we're back to standing.
Rage clinches up against the ropes.
Rage breaks the clinch.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Ho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rage counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is stalling in the full guard.
Rage trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho is looking to stand up but Rage isn't so interested in that idea.
Ho wants to get back to his feet but Rage passes into half guard.
Ho is staying active underneath Rage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rage wants to take a breather but Ho is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Rage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Rage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Rage has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage keeps control of Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho is trying to break the clinch but Rage has him pressed against the ropes.
Ho can't break the clinch.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rage tries to pull guard but Ho won't allow it.
Rage gets control of Ho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ho escapes and throws Rage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ho decides to stand back up. Ho steps back and let's Rage get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Ho dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rage has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
Ho tries to score a body lock takedown but Rage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the ropes.
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage closes the distance and clinches.
Rage breaks from the clinch.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
Ho closes the distance but Rage moves to the side
and Rage counters with a nice body kick.
Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rage decides to stand up.
Rage forces Ho back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rage manages to break the clinch.
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rage is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Diablo Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho has a hand on Rage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rage looking to control but Ho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ho to take his back!
Rage lands a shot to the head.
Ho is trying to get back to his feet but Rage has full control of the position and if anything, Ho has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The referee is taking a good look at Ho as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rage!
Rage connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ho to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho holding both Rage 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rage looking for the choke from the back.
Rage struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rage looking to hold on to the position here but Ho rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage wanted to stand there but Ho had control of the position.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rage prevents Ho from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diablo Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rage 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 Diablo Rage!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Diablo Rage!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Diablo Rage!
Diablo Rage wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between banger masher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Swindell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). masher's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, banger masher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Swindell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swindell misses with a body kick.
Swindell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swindell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swindell circles away from the clinch attempt.
masher moves away from the strike by Swindell.
masher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swindell.
masher throws a series of punches but Swindell avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Swindell misses.
Swindell fails with the takedown.
masher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
masher tries to close the distance and clinch but Swindell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
masher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swindell.
Swindell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but masher was well out of range. Poor timing from Swindell.
Swindell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. masher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
masher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
masher lands with a punch from half guard.
masher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
masher stops Swindell from getting back to his feet.
Swindell is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from masher there.
Swindell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swindell looking for submissions off his back.
masher is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Swindell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swindell actively working from the bottom here.
Swindell looks gassed!
Swindell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swindell blocking the ground and pound attempt from masher.
Swindell manages to escape and 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.
masher tries to clinch there but Swindell circles away.
masher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
masher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
masher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swindell to the mat! Swindell manages to get full guard.
masher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swindell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swindell keeping moving, preventing masher from controlling successfully.
Swindell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Swindell controls masher momentarily but masher frees himself.
masher tries to free his leg and advance position but Swindell is retaining full guard.
Swindell is looking to sinch up a triangle. masher throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Swindell's body to avoid the submission. Swindell has instead reached around masher's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Swindell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Swindell!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Khalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimo Khalua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Logan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan moves out of range as Khalua strikes.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Khalua misses.
Khalua waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan blocks a jab.
Khalua misses with a double jab.
Khalua loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Khalua as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Michael Logan has been cut.
Khalua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalua keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan rushes Khalua and presses him up against the ropes.
Khalua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Logan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Logan manages to end up in side control.
Logan tries to stand but Khalua is controlling his head.
Logan landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalua is looking for a sweep.
Khalua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalua misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Logan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Logan wants to pass to mount but Khalua is defending the position.
Khalua throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Logan there.
Khalua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Logan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Logan's back!
Can Logan hold on?! Khalua is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khalua connects with a big shot to the side of Logan's head.
Khalua lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Logan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khalua scores with punches from the back.
Logan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Khalua.
Khalua 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalua is working the ground and pound. Can Logan escape?
Logan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Logan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Logan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalua is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khalua lands strikes from half guard.
Khalua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logan's head.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalua.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Logan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalua throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Khalua is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khalua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalua works over Logan with some ground and pound from guard.
Logan looking for a sweep. Not yet Logan, not yet.
Khalua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Logan throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Logan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalua throws a big right hand that misses.
Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalua stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
Khalua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khalua misses with a straight left.
Khalua tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Logan wants to clinch.
Logan moves away from the strike by Khalua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalua connects with a jab.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalua.
Logan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khalua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khalua misses with a looping right.
Logan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khalua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khalua gets back to half guard.
Logan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Logan tries to pass to full mount but Khalua defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Logan is in close to Khalua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Logan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Kimo Khalua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Logan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khalua loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Khalua looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
Khalua misses with a double jab.
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalua avoids the body shot from Logan.
Khalua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khalua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Logan tries to bench press Khalua off him but Khalua keeps the position.
Logan parries the strikes from Khalua easily there. Khalua is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Logan to escape.
Logan can't do much from the bottom here.
Logan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Logan is looking to regain half guard here but Khalua keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Logan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalua is trying to get an arm triangle but Logan is defending well.
Logan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalua.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Logan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Logan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Logan looking to control.
Khalua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khalua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Logan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Khalua, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Logan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Logan lands a couple of elbows.
Khalua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Logan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Logan won't allow Khalua to sweep him here.
Logan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Logan lands a couple of digs.
Khalua is rocked!
Logan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Khalua's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Logan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Black's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black 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.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Black slips a straight right by King.
King takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King has managed to clinch.
King missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Black throws an elbow but it misses.
King effectively controlling the action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a low kick, looking for Black's leg but Black calmly moves out of range.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
King blocks a head kick by Black.
King moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
King throws a low kick, looking for Black's leg but Black calmly moves out of range.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matt King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black thuds a left hand into King's body.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a combination that misses
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King blocks a head kick by Black.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Black.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King is rocked!
Black cracks King with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! King falls to his knees and Black doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Black!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Panky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragon Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spanky Panky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Panky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panky pushes Steamboat up against the ropes in a clinch.
Steamboat fails to pull guard.
Panky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamboat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panky walks away with a smile on his face. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spanky Panky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
A punch combination from Panky misses.
Panky blocks a head kick by Steamboat.
Panky slips a jab from Steamboat.
Steamboat looks to land a combination but Panky avoids it well.
Steamboat thows a body shot but no joy.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Steamboat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Panky is trying to stand but he's just given Steamboat his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panky looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Steamboat is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Panky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Panky is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Steamboat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Panky holding both Steamboat 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Panky lands a head kick. Steamboat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Panky misses.
Panky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steamboat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steamboat misses with a looping left.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steamboat doesn't seem bothered though.
Steamboat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panky swivels and escapes.
Spanky Panky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat looks for a takedown but Panky sprawls well.
Panky throws a right hand that Steamboat ducks under and follows up with a left that Steamboat also avoids with ease.
Steamboat misses with a kick to the body.
Panky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Panky blocks a head kick by Steamboat.
A head kick misses from Panky.
Steamboat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Panky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panky is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Panky circles away and we're back to standing.
Panky stuffs the takedown.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat looks for a takedown but Panky sprawls well.
Panky misses with the combination.
Panky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Panky instigates a clinch.
Panky breaks the clinch.
Panky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Panky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Panky scores with a one two! Steamboat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Panky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Panky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steamboat dodges the punch combination from Panky.
Panky lands with a slapping head kick.
Steamboat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Panky.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Panky shows good takedown defense.
Panky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Panky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steamboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panky throws a one two combo.
Steamboat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Panky scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steamboat circles away quickly and effectively.
Panky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Panky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steamboat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Panky.
Panky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steamboat.
Panky is working the combinations to good effect here.
Panky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Panky misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Panky lands but Steamboat takes it in his stride.
Panky throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Panky lands but Steamboat takes it in his stride.
Panky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panky misses with a series of wild punches.
Panky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Panky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steamboat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panky wants to stand but Steamboat is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is standing up over Panky. Panky looks to escape but Steamboat dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Steamboat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Panky dominated that second 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.
Horrible takedown by Steamboat or perhaps it was just good defense by Panky which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Panky.
Spanky Panky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panky as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Panky.
Panky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panky fails to land with a series of punches.
Steamboat misses with a body kick.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spanky Panky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Panky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steamboat shoots in but Panky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Panky lands with a kick to the temple. Steamboat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steamboat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panky tries a head kick but it misses.
Panky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steamboat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panky connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panky thuds his shin into the meat of Steamboat's side.
Steamboat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Panky throws a right hand that Steamboat ducks under and follows up with a left that Steamboat also avoids with ease.
Panky misses with the combination.
Panky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steamboat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steamboat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Panky.
Steamboat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panky keeps Steamboat at a distance using the push kick.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steamboat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panky circles away.
Panky moves out of range of the leg kick from Steamboat.
Spanky Panky is winning the standup battle so far.
Panky scoring well with a low kick there.
Spanky Panky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Panky closes the distance and clinches.
Panky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steamboat blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steamboat jumps guard but Panky stands there with Steamboat around his waist. Steamboat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steamboat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steamboat jumps guard but Panky stands there with Steamboat around his waist. Steamboat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panky connects with a knee to the head.
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.
Panky tries a knee to the head but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat fails to pull guard.
Panky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Panky looking to throw knees to the head but Steamboat is blocking nicely.
Steamboat fails to pull guard.
Steamboat fails to pull guard.
Panky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Panky clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panky, right into the meat.
Panky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Panky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steamboat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panky.
Panky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steamboat gets a takedown into half guard.
Panky pushes Steamboat off looking to stand but Steamboat dives back in and keeps control.
Panky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steamboat on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panky is trying to escape back to his feet but Steamboat uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Panky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steamboat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panky is looking to get back to his feet here but Steamboat is keeping cool and he's managed to take Panky's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Panky is defending well but eventually Steamboat manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Panky has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OToole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ænema kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
19
131 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
160 cm
18
136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean OToole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OToole but OToole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OToole tries to clinch up but Kopite circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
OToole is looking to clinch.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kopite circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
OToole drives through and clinches with Kopite against the ropes.
Nice elbow from OToole.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kopite takes an elbow to the forehead.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopite blocks it with crossed arms.
OToole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kopite.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole trying to land knees to the body.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Kopite is breathing heavily.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
Kopite is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. OToole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
Kopite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OToole has him pressed against the ropes.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
Kopite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
Kopite avoiding damage as OToole throws knees to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopite's face.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Kopite blocks with his arms.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from OToole.
OToole landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kopite avoiding damage as OToole throws knees to the body.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
Kopite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OToole moves in looking to clinch but Kopite pushes him off.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole has Kopite up against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kopite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kopite goes for a takedown in the clinch but OToole prevents it.
Sean OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopite's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
Kopite is trying to break the clinch but OToole has him pressed against the ropes.
Kopite jumps guard but OToole stands there with Kopite around his waist. Kopite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
Kopite takes an elbow to the forehead.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
Kopite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
Sean OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole tries to clinch up but Kopite circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopite circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OToole is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole is looking to clinch but Kopite is avoiding it.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole clinches with his opponent.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kopite wants a takedown.
OToole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kopite.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kopite managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
Kopite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
OToole drives through and clinches with Kopite against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite moves out of range.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
Kopite keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from OToole as Kopite shoots in.
Kopite has a takedown stuffed.
Kopite drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kopite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OToole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OToole trying to keep a closed guard but Kopite is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole keeping moving, preventing Kopite from controlling successfully.
OToole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kopite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OToole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopite trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
Kopite passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kopite fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OToole is looking to clinch.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kopite.
Kopite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OToole tries to avoid it but Kopite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OToole to the ground. OToole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kopite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OToole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopite takes an elbow to the forehead.
OToole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kopite is rocked!
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Kopite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kopite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kopite seems to have got his legs back now.
OToole is looking to clinch but Kopite is avoiding it.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopite shoots in looking for a takedown. OToole tries to sprawl out of it but Kopite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. OToole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
OToole rushes Kopite and presses him up against the ropes.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopite's face.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by OToole.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
OToole scores with a knee to the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
Kopite drops down looking for an ankle pick but OToole pulls his leg out and moves away.
OToole tries to clinch there but Kopite circles away.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole is looking to clinch.
Kopite shoots for a double leg takedown but OToole sprawls well. He's pushed Kopite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopite circles away.
OToole tries to clinch up but Kopite circles away and keeps his distance.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OToole forces Kopite back against the ropes and clinches.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from OToole.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole looking to throw knees to the head but Kopite is blocking nicely.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Kopite blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
Kopite looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for OToole!
Kopite looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
OToole is working to get back to half guard.
OToole wants to hold on but Kopite pushes him away.
Kopite jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OToole is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OToole and Kopite has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kopite wants to lay and pray for a moment but OToole keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OToole really 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.
Kopite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite moves out of range.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kopite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
Kopite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kopite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
OToole is looking to clinch.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kopite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OToole tries to avoid it but Kopite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OToole to the ground. OToole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole wants to clinch.
Kopite circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
OToole tries to clinch up but Kopite circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopite shoots in looking for a takedown. OToole tries to sprawl out of it but Kopite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. OToole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OToole moves in looking to clinch but Kopite pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kopite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopite shoots in and drives through. OToole sprawls well.
OToole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kopite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kopite with that takedown attempt.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OToole wants to clinch.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown but OToole shows good takedown defense.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.
OToole tries to clinch there but Kopite circles away.
OToole is looking to clinch.
Kopite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopite tries to clinch up.
OToole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kopite counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OToole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kopite not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopite thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite is looking for a kimura but OToole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopite to get the leverage.
OToole wants to control but Kopite is keeping busy.
OToole is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roberto Kopite will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
OToole closes the distance but Kopite moves to the side
and Kopite counters with a shoot takedown. OToole fights it but they end up in guard.
OToole keeping moving, preventing Kopite from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kopite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OToole is keeping the position for now.
OToole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kopite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OToole holds on and takes a little breather.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OToole gets a clinch.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Kopite jumps guard.
Kopite keeping full guard, as OToole tries to pass.
Kopite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OToole stopping the sweep attempt from Kopite.
Roberto Kopite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite working a defensive guard here.
OToole stopping the sweep attempt from Kopite.
OToole trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Kopite lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for OToole!
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But OToole has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from OToole!
OToole won't allow Kopite to sweep him here.
OToole is working Kopite over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OToole stopping the sweep attempt from Kopite.
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OToole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OToole trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
OToole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kopite will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roberto Kopite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite has his foot on OToole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OToole works his way back into a safe position though.
Sean OToole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OToole takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kopite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OToole 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Sean OToole wins by unanimous decision! Sean OToole retains his bantamweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
