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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, what up, whats happenin. Morbid has chosen Duran Duran - Wild Boys as his entrance music. Jeff Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doc Morbid! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morbid drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Morbid.
Morbid misses with a knee to the head. Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Smith tries to break the clinch but Morbid is controlling the position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smith tries to pull guard but Morbid won't allow it.
Morbid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morbid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith working hard to break the clinch. Smith tries to break free but Morbid pushes him back against the cage. Morbid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morbid is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morbid has him pressed against the cage. Morbid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morbid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Morbid tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Morbid looks to throw an elbow but misses. Morbid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morbid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jeff Smith has been cut. Morbid stalling in the clinch.
Morbid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morbid misses with a knee to the head. A bit of stalling here from Morbid.
Smith is working for takedown but Morbid is calmly controlling the position for now. Morbid leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doc Morbid. Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morbid. Morbid lands a high kick!
Smith is rocked! Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now. Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Doc Morbid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Morbid is just out of range. Morbid avoids the head kick by Smith.
Morbid moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morbid misses with a head kick.
Morbid connects with a solid leg kick. Morbid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith. Smith is breathing heavily. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morbid.
Morbid moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morbid has Smith pushed against the cage. Morbid continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morbid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stalling in the clinch from Morbid.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doc Morbid. Morbid throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Morbid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeff Smith's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morbid wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith throws a hook but Morbid avoids it easily. Morbid rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage. Morbid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. Morbid is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morbid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doc Morbid. No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Morbid tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jeff Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morbid throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Morbid only half commits. Morbid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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. Morbid is looking to clinch. Morbid fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Morbid. Smith keeps the fight on the outside. Morbid tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Morbid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morbid moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morbid moves away. Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Doc Morbid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morbid doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Morbid wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morbid wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Morbid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Smith swings for the body but Morbid moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morbid as he avoids it easily. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Morbid is just out of range. Morbid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Smith swinging wilding here.
Morbid fails in his attempt to clinch. Morbid wants to clinch. Morbid tries to clinch up.
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. Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Morbid moves out of range of the strikes. Morbid wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith throws a hook but Morbid avoids it easily. Morbid wants to clinch. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morbid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Knees in the clinch landing for Morbid.
Morbid connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Morbid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jeff Smith's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Morbid moves away and avoids it. Morbid tries to clinch up. Morbid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Morbid moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Morbid wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Morbid moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morbid taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. Morbid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Morbid regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith. Smith prevents Morbid from getting back to his feet. Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Morbid is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Smith pushes down on Morbid's leg and manages to get into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Morbid defends the submission attempt. Morbid pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Morbid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Smith uses his free foot to push down on Morbid's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morbid. Morbid holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Morbid is trying to escape the mount.
Morbid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Morbid is looking to escape. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Morbid is trying to stand.
Morbid is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morbid's head. Morbid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to control but Morbid is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morbid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morbid misses with a low kick. Morbid lands a head kick!
Morbid has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Morbid avoiding damage.
Jeff Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Morbid.
A knee to the head by Morbid.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Morbid blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morbid lands a knee to the head.
Morbid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morbid smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Doc Morbid. I've got Morbid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Morbid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong's entrance music is Right Here Right now. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Warrior's choice of entrance music: Unstable. Ultimate Warrior is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Bong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bong throws a right and a left that Warrior avoids nicely. Warrior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bong. Warrior lands a jab.
It looks like Bing Bong has been cut. Warrior has a takedown stuffed. Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Bong tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bong throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Warrior colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bong as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Warrior is left battered and dazed whilst Bong and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bing Bong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumor Chance (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benoit Kong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumor Chance! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chance closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage. Chance lands a left hand.
Chance prevents the takedown attempt.
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
Chance gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chance misses with a hook from the clinch. Kong takes a shot to the head. Chance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kong.
Chance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong is rocked! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benoit Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chance lands a shoulder strike. Chance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chance drops Kong with a big right hand! Chance charges in looking to finish - Kong manages to keep Chance in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chance has passed into half guard!
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now. Kong wants to control but Chance is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kong is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Chance pulls his head out easily. Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Chance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kong is not content to let Chance control the position. Kong is trying to get back to full guard. Chance not doing much here.
Kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong trying to control the position.
Kong had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chance is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kong Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chance's back instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chance wants to control his opponent's hands but Kong gets his hands free. Kong trying to control. Kong is really struggling to control Chance but he's trying to hold on to the position. Chance wants to escape the position.
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. Chance is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kong gets his way!
Chance defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chance rolls, trying to escape but Kong keeps control of the position.
Kong trying to control. Kong is persistently looking for the submission but Chance is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that round. That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kong misses with a hook. Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chance drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage.
Chance lands a left hand.
Chance digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chance lands an uppercut. Chance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. Chance prevents the takedown attempt.
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chance. A nice left hand lands by Chance.
Chance working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chance stops a takedown attempt from Kong.
Chance lands a nice uppercut. Kong blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chance controlling the action here for a moment.
Chance swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Chance as the two fighters clinch.
Kong tries to pull guard but Chance holds him up against the cage and eventually Kong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benoit Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chance lands a shoulder strike. A bit of stalling here from Chance.
Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chance throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice right hand lands inside from Chance. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong. Kong being controlled against the cage. Chance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong has Chance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kong blocking some punches.
Chance works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chance will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kong up against the cage. Chance throws a head punch that misses. Chance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chance. Kong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kong manages to end up in side control. Chance is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it. Chance wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chance, who protects the arm well. Kong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chance rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kong's guard! Nice work there by Chance! Kong has a closed guard, preventing Chance from standing up. Chance showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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. Kong keeping moving, preventing Chance from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chance wants to stand and escape but instead Kong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Chance. Kong wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumor Chance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chance looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kong missing with a left hand there. Chance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kong throws a hook to the side of Chance's head but Chance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chance staying out of range there. Benoit Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chance moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off. Chance tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range. Chance moves into range and clinches up with Kong. Chance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut. Chance is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Chance scores with a nice short uppercut. Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong tries to pull guard but Chance won't allow it.
Chance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong takes a shot to the head. Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chance working aggressively here.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now. Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chance pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chance smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benoit Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice uppercut there from Kong. Kong misses the jab. The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chance moves out of range of the strikes. Chance closes the distance and clinches. The is referee keeping an eye on Chance - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chance lands a left hand.
Chance lands with a light punch inside. Kong blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chance just stands there and leans against the cage. Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chance just stands there and leans against the cage. Kong jumps guard but Chance stands there with Kong around his waist. Kong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chance swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it. Kong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chance smiles and moves away.
Chance moves into the clinch. Chance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. Chance throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chance working aggressively here.
Kong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Chance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Chance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chance lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chance stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chance walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kong thuds his right hand into Chance's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chance has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Chance taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rumor Chance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Chance lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kong is working for takedown but Chance is calmly controlling the position for now. Chance scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head. Chance is working Kong over against the cage. A short uppercut from Chance. Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chance prevents it.
Chance scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chance walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chance slips a jab from Kong. Chance moves into the clinch. Kong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Chance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kong has his foot on Chance's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chance works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Rumor Chance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Chance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumor Chance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangles McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Austin Howard - Heaven Know. McGee has chosen Old Souls Can Be Beaten by New Day Rising 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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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cassius Clay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gangles McGee! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clay backs up against the cage.
McGee lands a jab to Clay's midsection. Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McGee dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on McGee's head and hops out. Clay walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Danga de danga de dang - McGee scores with a four punch combination! Clay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head. Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side. McGee loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch. McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clay fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clay is breathing heavily. McGee throws a jab when Clay was well out of range. Gangles McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGee lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Clay is looking to close the distance but McGee sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Clay crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Clay is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gangles McGee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Keen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilby Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keen comes to the cage accompanied by Round One. Wilby Champion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Keen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilby Champion! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Champion misses its intended target. Keen misses the jab. Keen punishes Champion's body with a nice straight punch. Keen misses with a straight left. Champion tries to close the distance and clinch but Keen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keen misses with a body shot.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Champion gets a clinch. Champion avoiding damage.
Champion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Champion misses with a knee to the head. Champion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Champion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keen backwards. Champion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Champion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keen blocks it with crossed arms. Champion misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Champion's face as he tries to break the clinch. Champion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Champion to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Champion taking a breather. Keen avoids a wild elbow strike from Champion. Champion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Champion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keen just stands there and leans against the cage. Champion jumps guard.
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. Keen distracts Champion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Keen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Champion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Champion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Keen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Keen throwing strikes but missing. Keen postures up in Champion's guard and throws a big left but Champion blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keen postures up in Champion's guard and throws a big left but Champion blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Champion throws a leg kick but Keen checks it. Wilby Champion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Champion throws a sloppy body shot
and Keen moves into the clinch. Champion trying to land knees to the body.
Keen misses with a knee to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Champion.
Keen trying to land knees to the body.
Keen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keen stalling against the cage.
Champion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Champion.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Champion avoiding damage as Keen throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keen stops a takedown attempt from Champion.
Champion has Keen pushed against the cage. Champion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Champion. Keen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Champion is defending well for now. Champion taking a breather. Champion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Champion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Champion. Champion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keen wants a takedown but no success here.
Champion looks to throw an elbow but misses. Champion misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Champion tries a knee to the head but Keen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilby Champion will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Champion looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keen misses with a jab to the body
and Champion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Keen duly obliges. Champion misses the jab. Champion tries to clinch but fails miserably and Keen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Champion's guard now. Keen is looking to work some ground and pound but Champion has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keen thows a big elbow that misses. Champion wants to stand and escape but Keen is having none of it. Champion is trying to keep Keen in close.
Keen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keen trying to control but Champion is working from the bottom. Champion 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. Keen scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keen throws and elbow that misses. Champion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keen's guard. Nice move by Champion! Keen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Keen wants to sweep here but Champion controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Keen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Champion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Champion wants to get up but he can't break Keen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Keen working a defensive guard here.
Keen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Champion trying to control the position from guard on top but Keen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keen is looking for a triangle but Champion pushes his legs off easily.
Champion trying to control the position from guard on top but Keen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Champion drops back looking for a leg! Keen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keen manages to kick Champion off! Champion jumps back into Keen's guard. Keen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Keen avoids the head kick by Champion.
Wilby Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Champion moves in looking to clinch but Keen pushes him off. Champion throws a lazy right hand but Keen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Champion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keen.
Keen throws a body punch but Champion moves out of range. Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Keen's shoulder, as Keen tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Keen dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Champion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Justin Keen has been cut. Keen moves forwards but Champion connects with a nice, crisp jab. Champion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Champion was well out of range. Poor timing from Keen. Champion tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Keen counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the body from Champion misses and Keen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Champion throws a combination that misses and Keen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Champion tries to clinch but Keen moves out of range. Champion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keen tries to clinch but Champion moves out of range. Champion wants to clinch up but Keen keeps it at a distance. Keen defending well as Champion loads up on a big left hand. Champion takes a body punch but keeps moving. Keen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Keen throws a body punch but Champion moves out of range. Justin Keen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Champion throws a hook but Keen avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keen misses with a looping left. Keen lands a with a good body shot. Keen takes a swing at Champion's ribcage but misses. Champion tries to clinch but fails miserably and Keen counters with a nice body shot. Champion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Keen has closed the distance and engaged Champion in a clinch.
Keen avoiding damage as Champion throws knees to the body.
Keen just leaning against Champion, taking a breather. Champion avoiding damage.
Champion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keen just misses with a punch to the body.
Keen slips under a jab from Champion.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keen circles away from the clinch attempt and Keen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keen tries to bum rush Champion with a series of wild strikes but Champion uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keen lunges at Champion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Champion's hand. Keen looks to score with a jab to the body but Champion is just out of range. Champion misses with a low kick. A big right from Champion misses. Keen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Champion clinches but Keen breaks the clinch and Keen counters with a single leg into guard. Champion didn't expect that. Keen lands a couple of digs. Champion keeping full guard, as Keen tries to pass. Keen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Champion works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Champion is looking for a triangle but Keen pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Justin Keen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Keen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Keen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Turbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shonie Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Turbo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shonie Carter! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Turbo misses. Turbo throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely. A shot to de liver by Turbo. Beautiful body shot. Turbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter. Carter slips a jab and a cross from Turbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Turbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Carter wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Carter tries to clinch but Turbo is having none of it. Turbo misses with a looping left. Turbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turbo throws a head kick that misses. Turbo missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Shonie Carter has been cut. Dave Turbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turbo misses with a double jab.
Turbo misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Turbo throws a hook but Carter blocks it. Turbo misses with a body shot.
Turbo moves into range and connects with a jab. Turbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Turbo looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range. Turbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Turbo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Carter scores with a takedown into Turbo's guard. Turbo keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass. Turbo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Carter stops Turbo from standing up. Carter slips nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Turbo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shonie Carter's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter moves out of range of the leg kick from Turbo. Turbo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Turbo lands a jab. Carter takes the fight into the clinch. Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turbo. Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Turbo throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it. Turbo throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily. Carter throws a head kick but Turbo moves out of range.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turbo tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turbo to the ground. Turbo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dave Turbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Turbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts. Turbo scores with a hook. Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turbo is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turbo trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
Turbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground. Turbo controlling the position for now. Carter trying to control from half guard but Turbo is working away. Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Turbo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter cracks Turbo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turbo looks a forlorn figure.
Turbo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Carter tries to control but Turbo wriggling away. Turbo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Carter wants to finish this one by submission but Turbo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carter. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carter is breathing heavily. Turbo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Carter throws some wild stikes that Turbo manages to avoid easily.
Turbo working to try and regain half guard.
Turbo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turbo is surviving well by controlling Carter's body position as best he can. Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Carter has hold of Turbo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Turbo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carter working for a submission but Turbo is keeping him at bay. Turbo blocking the ground and pound. Turbo tries to buck Carter off but he can't manage it. Turbo working to try and regain half guard.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time. 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 Dave Turbo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Shonie Carter'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. This is the final round!
Turbo scores with a three punch combo!
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Carter throws a leg kick but Turbo moved away. Turbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turbo throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily. Turbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter. Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turbo looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely. Turbo lands with a right hand. Carter shoots in but no luck this time. Turbo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter stops Turbo from standing up. Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Carter won't allow Turbo to get back to his feet. Turbo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Carter stays in close to Turbo's body and controls the position. Carter slips nicely into half guard. Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Turbo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turbo tries to get out of the position. Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Turbo tries to buck Carter off but he can't manage it. Carter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Turbo is on top in guard.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing Turbo from standing up. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Carter working the head and body with strikes. Turbo wants to get back to his feet. Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turbo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turbo misses with a looping left. Carter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turbo! Dave Turbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Turbo tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turbo is looking to escape. Carter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Shonie Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turbo really wants to buck Carter off and get back to his feet. Carter looking to finish Turbo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Turbo! Poor strikes thrown by Carter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shonie Carter. I think Turbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Turbo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, None. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Sawyer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sawyer keeps the fight on the outside. Maia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sawyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sawyer moves into the clinch. Sawyer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maia can't fight it off and eventually Sawyer manages to take the fight to the floor. Maia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sawyer is stalling in the full guard. Sawyer trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sawyer stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sawyer cracks Maia with a solid left hand. Sawyer trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom. Maia 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. Sawyer looking to pass the guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Sawyer ducks under a wild hook from Maia. Sawyer throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease. Maia misses with a wild body shot. Maia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Maia drops Sawyer with a nice combination! Maia dives into Sawyer's guard, looking to finish!
Sawyer is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Sawyer has been cut. Maia controls from within his opponent's guard. Oh Sawyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully. Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Sawyer. Sawyer seems to have got his legs back now. Sawyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia controls from within his opponent's guard. Sawyer is trying to keep Maia in close.
Sawyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there. Maia wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Maia misses with a looping right. Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably and Sawyer counters with a takedown into side control. Sawyer just content to control the position. Maia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sawyer working away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Sawyer working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Sawyer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Thomas Sawyer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maia with a poor takedown enabling Sawyer to counter with a crisp jab. Sawyer fails to land the takedown. Nice defenses there by Maia. Maia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sawyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sawyer throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily. Sawyer misses with the combination.
Sawyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maia.
Maia is rocked! Sawyer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sawyer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sawyer finish him? Sawyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sawyer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sawyer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Maia takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sawyer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Maia bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Sawyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Quagmaier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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184 cm
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Quagmaier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ister Band! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quagmaier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Band looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Quagmaier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Band's head. Band is trying to get back to full guard. Quagmaier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Band does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Band is looking to improve his position.
Quagmaier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Quagmaier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Band actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Band changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quagmaier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Quagmaier tries to bench press Band off him but Band keeps the position. Quagmaier dodges the ground and pound from Band.
That's one minute gone in the round. Band tries to score with some ground and pound. Quagmaier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Band fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quagmaier is looking to reverse the position. Quagmaier tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Quagmaier struggling a bit here. Quagmaier is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Quagmaier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Band sprawls well initially but Quagmaier persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Band wants to get back to full guard. Quagmaier trying to control the action but Band is working from the bottom. Quagmaier blocks the strikes from Band.
Band is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Quagmaier pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Band moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Quagmaier wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Band working for a triangle but Quagmaier defends it easily.
Band throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Band looks gassed! Quagmaier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Band utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Quagmaier looking to sit in guard and control but Band gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Band avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Band content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Band throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quagmaier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Band working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Quagmaier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Band defends well. Band avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quagmaier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Band lands a couple of digs. Band content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Quagmaier keeping moving, preventing Band from controlling successfully. Quagmaier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Band can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Band landing some decent shots from guard. Band is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Band landing with the ground and pound. Quagmaier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Band is aware though and is defending well. Quagmaier is looking for a triangle but Band pushes his legs off easily.
Band has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Quagmaier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quagmaier keeping moving, preventing Band from controlling successfully. Band is looking to work some ground and pound but Quagmaier has wrist control. Band throwing strikes but missing. Band slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quagmaier fails with the takedown and Band counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice jab there from Band. Band keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Quagmaier fails with the takedown and Band counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Quagmaier has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ister Band!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIFF BUPHALICIOUS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gonacyphilaids disease (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BUPHALICIOUS comes to the cage accompanied by Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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272 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BIFF BUPHALICIOUS! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, gonacyphilaids disease! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! disease shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BUPHALICIOUS defends it nicely. disease looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BUPHALICIOUS is fending him off so far but disease persists. Nope, BUPHALICIOUS circles away and we're back to standing. disease shoots in and drives through. BUPHALICIOUS sprawls well. BIFF BUPHALICIOUS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gonacyphilaids disease. BUPHALICIOUS turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. disease looks gassed! BUPHALICIOUS lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends disease sprawling to the canvas. BUPHALICIOUS follows him down, looking for the kill. Can disease hang on?
disease is rocked!
It looks like gonacyphilaids disease has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! BUPHALICIOUS has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. disease is still in real trouble! Can BUPHALICIOUS finish him? disease tries to reverse the position but BUPHALICIOUS maintains control. disease seems to have recovered his senses. BUPHALICIOUS controlling the pace for now. You get the feeling that disease really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BUPHALICIOUS content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. BUPHALICIOUS's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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. disease manages to regain half guard. Good work. BUPHALICIOUS is taking a breather. disease 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. disease is trying to stand back up but BUPHALICIOUS is controlling him
disease wants to get back to full guard but BUPHALICIOUS has passed into side control. BUPHALICIOUS controlling his opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. BIFF BUPHALICIOUS just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Donk. BUPHALICIOUS catches disease right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up gonacyphilaids disease's cut even more. BUPHALICIOUS throws a nice head kick!
The cut above gonacyphilaids disease's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. disease takes a body punch but keeps moving. BUPHALICIOUS throws a wild combination but nothing lands. disease shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. BUPHALICIOUS has taken the fight to the clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS lands with a right to the head. BUPHALICIOUS connects with a nasty looking knee right to disease's face.
gonacyphilaids disease's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. BUPHALICIOUS utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. BUPHALICIOUS landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at gonacyphilaids disease's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). BIFF BUPHALICIOUS!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runar has chosen Amon Amarth - The Pursuit of Vikings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brock Lesnar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sven Runar's chin.
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191 cm
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275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Runar! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Lesnar misses. Runar misses with a body kick. Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Runar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Runar throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it. Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lesnar scoring with punches from side control. Runar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts. Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Runar to regain full guard. Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lesnar lands a couple of digs. Runar kicks Lesnar off and gets to his feet. Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Runar, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Runar against the cage but Runar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Runar misses with a combination
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Runar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Runar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Runar from standing up. Lesnar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Runar controlling him for the moment. Lesnar is trying to keep Runar in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lesnar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lesnar looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Lesnar throws a big shot that misses. Runar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Runar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Runar throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease. Runar looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range. Runar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar. The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Runar throws a combination that misses and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Runar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lesnar blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Runar throws a leg kick but Lesnar checks it. Lesnar slips under a jab from Runar. Runar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Runar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar cracks Runar with a good jab. Runar throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily. Runar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnar. Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Runar misses with a few strikes there.
Runar throws a nice outside leg kick. Runar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lesnar drops Runar with a right and a left! Lesnar comes rushing in but Runar regains his composure and manages to keep Lesnar in guard.
Runar is rocked!
It looks like Sven Runar has been cut. Runar looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesnar loads up on a big left hand. Runar felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lesnar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Runar can't hide his disappointment, as Lesnar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
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