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TDC 39: Penn vs. Bach PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everything in its right place- Radio Head. This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mana Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shuai jiao.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shuai jiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuai jiao lands a head shot.
The fighters circle, before Shuai jiao throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Silva's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shuai jiao lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Master Shuai jiao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greater Daemon Of (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Of's entrance music is Blood For The Blood God. A fine choice. The key to victory for Greater Daemon Of has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greater Daemon Of!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emilianenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of tries to clinch there but Emilianenko circles away.
Of fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emilianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Of with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fedor Emilianenko has been cut.
Emilianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emilianenko has Of pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Of manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Of tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emilianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greater Daemon Of has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emilianenko.
Emilianenko has Of pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Of manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Of scores with a knee to the head.
Emilianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emilianenko has Of pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Of manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Of throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Of lands a good knee to the midsection. Emilianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Of lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emilianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Of walks away with a smile on his face. Emilianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Of has closed the distance and engaged Emilianenko in a clinch.
Of is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Of throws a knee to the head but misses.
Of misses with a knee to the head.
Of misses with a knee strike.
Of throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emilianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emilianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Of tries a knee to the head but Emilianenko blocks it.
Of is breathing heavily.
Of scores with a knee to the head.
Emilianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Of just stands there and leans against the cage.
Of throws an elbow that misses.
Emilianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Of prevents it.
Of landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emilianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emilianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emilianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Of missing with knees to the body.
Emilianenko blocks an elbow strike from Of.
Emilianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Of is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Of using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emilianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emilianenko decides to pull guard.
Of avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Of has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Of wants to stand and escape but instead Emilianenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Of is looking to stand back up but Emilianenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Of.
Emilianenko is taking a breather. Of says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Emilianenko is looking to advance position but Of won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Of wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emilianenko in particular looking to stall.
Emilianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Of defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emilianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Of is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko passes to full mount!
Emilianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emilianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Of really wants to buck Emilianenko off and get back to his feet.
Emilianenko is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Emilianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Emilianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Junk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos avoids the head kick by Junk.
A swing and a miss from Junk.
Junk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramos gets the takedown into side control.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ramos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Junk can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Junk's legs.
Junk tries to buck Ramos off but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramos's guard! Nice work there by Junk!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramos is looking for a triangle but Junk pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramos looks gassed!
Ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junk preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Junk misses with a straight left.
Junk drops Ramos with a left and a right! Oh, Ramos is hurt - Junk dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Fabio Ramos has been cut.
Junk works to advance to full mount. Ramos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Junk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramos working to try and regain half guard.
Junk content just to control the position here.
Ramos can't escape the position.
Junk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Junk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
Simon Junk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junk misses with a few strikes there.
Junk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramos.
A combination from Junk does no damage.
Junk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junk throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Fabio Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat.
Simon Junk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Ramos.
Junk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junk throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Junk shows good takedown defense.
Junk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react.
Junk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Junk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Junk can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramos's guard! Nice work there by Junk!
Junk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramos, up you get!
Junk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junk fails to land with a series of punches.
Junk misses the shot to the body.
Junk throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junk's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Junk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Ramos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Junk had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Junk avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Junk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Junk - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junk throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up with Junk, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes Junk against the cage but Junk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Junk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simon Junk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Ramos.
Junk slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Junk throws a left that rocks Ramos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Junk dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ramos regain composure!
Ramos is rocked!
Ramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramos to his feet.
Junk lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand.
Junk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Junk shows good takedown defense.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown. Junk tries to sprawl out of it but Ramos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up with Junk, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes Junk against the cage but Junk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junk throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Junk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Junk.
Simon Junk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos.
Junk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Junk connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Junk looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
Junk misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos slips a straight right by Junk.
Junk throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Junk scores with a punch to the head.
Ramos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Junk's half guard.
Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos.
Ramos 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.
Ramos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Junk's thigh. Junk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk kicks Ramos off and gets to his feet.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
Junk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Junk misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Junk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramos doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt - Junk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Junk.
Junk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junk looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Junk.
A right-left combo lands from Junk.
Junk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Junk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junk is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Junk circles away and we're back to standing.
Junk's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Junk duly obliges.
Junk throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junk is looking to regain half guard here but Ramos keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramos tries to advance position but instead Junk slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Junk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Ramos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up with Junk, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes Junk against the cage but Junk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junk takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Junk throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Junk lands a nice looking body shot.
Junk misses with a few strikes there.
Junk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramos circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Junk sprawls well initially but Ramos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ramos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Junk gets full guard.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Junk.
Junk has momentary wrist control but Ramos slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Junk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ramos, into his guard.
Ramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junk is aware though and is defending well.
Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Junk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramos has his foot on Junk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junk works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Junk misses.
Junk connects with a crisp jab.
Junk scores with the left hand. Ramos knows he should have avoided that one.
Junk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junk throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Junk scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Junk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junk.
Simon Junk is winning the standup battle so far.
Junk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Junk throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junk throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramos.
Ramos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos working the strikes but Junk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramos.
Junk wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Junk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Junk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy McSwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy McSwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilson Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage wants to clinch.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSwing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McSwing closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McSwing lands in his opponent's guard.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Rage is looking to stand up but McSwing isn't so interested in that idea.
McSwing won't allow Rage to sweep him here.
McSwing controlling from the top position.
McSwing landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSwing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSwing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSwing trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage controls McSwing momentarily but McSwing frees himself.
Rage keeping moving, preventing McSwing from controlling successfully.
McSwing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSwing has managed to get both his arms back between Rage's legs - danger averted.
Rage looking for a guillotine here but McSwing defends easily.
McSwing content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rage looking for a guillotine here but McSwing defends easily.
McSwing trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
McSwing looking to pass the guard.
Rage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McSwing controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Billy McSwing just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McSwing shoots for a double leg takedown but Rage sprawls well. He's pushed McSwing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands a nice shot that snaps McSwing's head back.
A jab from Rage does it's job there.
It looks like Billy McSwing has been cut.
Nice cross by Rage.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSwing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McSwing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rage pinned against the cage. Rage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McSwing is breathing heavily.
Rage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rage scores with a nice head shot.
McSwing takes one to the chin there.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
Rage has closed the distance and engaged McSwing in a clinch.
Rage taking a breather.
Rage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McSwing's head backwards.
McSwing is rocked!
Rage clinches.
Oh McSwing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rage scores with a hook to the body.
McSwing seems to have got his legs back now.
Rage lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSwing backwards.
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McSwing at a distance.
Rage has McSwing up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Rage.
Rage dips a shoulder and cracks McSwing with a mighty uppercut! McSwing falls back against the cage and Rage unloads with a barrage of strikes! McSwing is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Rage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kune Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kune Do has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. Jeet Kune Do has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Hertz's chin.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Hertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeet Kune Do!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hertz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hertz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hertz has control of Kune Do's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kune Do regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hertz looking to control but Kune Do is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kune Do is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hertz mounts Kune Do! Really nice guard pass there!
Kune Do is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kune Do is trying to escape the mount but Hertz keeps good control and instead manages to take Kune Do's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kune Do rolls, trying to escape but Hertz keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kune Do rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hertz is looking for submissions but instead, Kune Do has regained full guard.
Hertz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kune Do swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hertz is stalling in the full guard.
Hertz passes Kune Do's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hertz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kune Do keeps working.
Hertz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hertz tries to pass to full mount but Kune Do defends it.
Hertz is keen to just control but Kune Do is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz is trying to work for a kimura but Kune Do is defending well.
Kune Do manages to get to full guard.
Kune Do has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hertz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kune Do looking for a sweep. Not yet Kune Do, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kune Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hertz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hertz wants to control but Kune Do is keeping him busy.
Hertz works to advance to full mount. Kune Do defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hertz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kune Do has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hertz trying to control but Kune Do is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hertz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Kune Do.
Hertz moves out of range as Kune Do strikes.
Hertz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hertz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hertz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kune Do!
Kune Do is trying to escape the mount.
Hertz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kune Do is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hertz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Janson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Blue Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janson comes to the cage accompanied by the happy gnome song.. Dr Blue Balls is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Janson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Blue Balls!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue Balls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blue Balls blocks a low kick nicely.
Janson wants to clinch.
Janson is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Janson. No joy for Blue Balls on that attempt.
Janson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blue Balls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Janson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan Janson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Blue Balls.
Janson tries to clinch there but Blue Balls circles away.
Janson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blue Balls.
Horrible takedown by Blue Balls or perhaps it was just good defense by Janson which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blue Balls.
Blue Balls checks the leg kick nicely there.
Janson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Janson dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janson cracks Blue Balls with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Janson lands a big elbow.
Blue Balls is rocked!
Blue Balls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Janson scoring with strikes but Blue Balls is staying in there.
Blue Balls is still in real trouble! Can Janson finish him?
Janson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Blue Balls is out cold - huge knockout for Janson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Janson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamehameha Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise by Refused. Kalua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Summer In The City by St. Lunatics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kamehameha Kalua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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262 lbs
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240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamehameha Kalua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalua takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Kamehameha Kalua has been cut.
Taborda throws an overhand right that drops Kalua like a sack of potatoes! Taborda dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarzan Taborda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristofir Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright's entrance music is You're Going Down. A fine choice. Bravado has chosen Pray as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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19
164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofir Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Bravado settles back down.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bravado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bravado fails to land the takedown.
Bravado waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Bravado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bravado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bravado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright tries to roll over but Bravado keeps him under control.
Bravado is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Bravado has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking to control Bravado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
Wright is staying active underneath Bravado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Bravado is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bravado.
Bravado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kristofir Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravado counters with a head kick. That will keep Wright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright is not content to let Bravado control the position.
Bravado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Bravado sits in half guard.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries for a takedown but Bravado circles away easily
and Bravado counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristofir Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright looks to clinch
and Bravado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kristofir Wright's cut is getting worse.
Bravado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravado thumps Wright with a low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wright. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravado has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bravado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Bravado counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that.
Bravado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright is trying to control the position but Bravado postures up.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Bravado from controlling successfully.
Bravado won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristofir Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bravado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bravado tries to improve position but can't.
Bravado struggling a bit here.
Bravado is looking to reverse the position.
Wright is trying to get an arm triangle but Bravado is defending well.
Bravado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wright off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado is looking for the choke from the back position but Wright is controlling his hands well.
Bravado is breathing heavily.
Bravado is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wright is defending well though. Bravado let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Wright right now.
Bravado is trying to stick to Wright's back but Wright is turning into Bravado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bravado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wright.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravado working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Bravado looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravado manages to avoid it.
Wright is looking to chop away at Bravado's legs.
Bravado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bravado trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bravado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright controlling the pace for now.
Wright working for a submission but Bravado is keeping him at bay.
Bravado working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bravado has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bravado!
Wright keeping moving, preventing Bravado from controlling successfully.
Eddie Bravado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bravado passes into half guard.
Bravado is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright trying to control here.
Bravado is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kristofir Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristofir Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
Bravado stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Bravado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Bravado moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Bravado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravado blocks a head kick by Wright.
Bravado throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Bravado connects with a high kick.
Wright is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Bravado.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravado works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Bravado misses with a double jab.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravado gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bravado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravado moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Bravado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kristofir Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bravado throws a head kick that misses.
Bravado swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravado.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bravado, right into the meat.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Bravado saw it coming and moves away.
Bravado lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into rage.
Wright tries to work over Bravado's front leg with a kick but Bravado checks it.
Bravado tries to score with a low kick but Wright moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Bravado counters with a head kick. That will keep Wright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravado counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bravado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravado thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bravado is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to control but Bravado wriggling away.
Bravado is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.
Bravado wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
Bravado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wright content just to control the position here.
Bravado is trying to escape the mount.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bravado is looking to escape.
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bravado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bravado!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
149 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Perkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty Pippen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pippen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pippen fails to land the takedown.
Perkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Pippen.
Pippen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkins throws out the jab.
Perkins misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pippen is defended easily by Perkins.
Michael Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Pippen.
Pippen staying out of range there.
Perkins is looking to land body kicks.
Pippen fails to land the takedown.
Perkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pippen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pippen's head.
It looks like Scotty Pippen has been cut.
Michael Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkins lands a really nice looking cross but Pippen seems unphased.
Pippen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pippen moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pippen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pippen moves out of range of the body kick from Perkins.
Perkins lands a nice shot that snaps Pippen's head back.
Pippen is rocked!
Perkins connects with a stiff jab that staggers Pippen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Perkins!
Michael Perkins retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by BJ Penn. Bach has chosen In the House In a Heartbeat as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Bach!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bach lands a body shot.
Penn avoids the body shot from Bach.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.
Penn trying to control the position but Bach is working away.
Bach tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bach is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Bach struggling a bit here.
Bach is looking to reverse the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bach circles away.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bach swivels and escapes.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bach.
Bach closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Bach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Bach works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bach is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bach seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Bach wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bach pulls his head out easily.
Bach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bach pulls his head out easily.
Bach works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bach looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Bach 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.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Bach prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bach's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bach hold on?!
Penn is trying to stick to Bach's back but Bach is turning into Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bach.
Penn wants to sweep here but Bach controlling him for the moment.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Bach defends easily.
Bach wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn has an active guard here but Bach has managed to pass into half guard.
Bach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bach dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bach cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Bach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bach lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bach.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Bach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bach scores with a body shot.
Bach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Bach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Bach does it's job there.
Bach cracks Penn with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Penn falls to his knees and Bach 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 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Bach!
Harry Bach is the new lightweight champion!
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