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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Blue Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hok Chook Homaychonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Homaychonk's choice of entrance music: The Inspired Warrior. Hok Chook Homaychonk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Blue Balls! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hok Chook Homaychonk! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Homaychonk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Homaychonk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blue Balls, pushing him back against the cage. Blue Balls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Homaychonk walks away with a smile on his face. Blue Balls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Homaychonk lands with a nice body punch. Blue Balls is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Homaychonk drops Blue Balls with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blue Balls looks back up at him and smiles so Homaychonk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blue Balls is rocked!
It looks like Dr Blue Balls has been cut. Dr Blue Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Homaychonk moves in close and cracks Blue Balls with a massive right hand! Blue Balls, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Homaychonk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hok Chook Homaychonk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Jamie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humberto Jamie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Humberto Jamie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Fujiwara! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jamie keeps the fight on the outside. Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Jamie circles away and keeps his distance. Jamie moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara. Jamie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara managing to block the knees to the body from Jamie.
Jamie lands with a light punch inside. A knee to the head by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jamie breaks the clinch.
Jamie pushes Fujiwara up against the cage in a clinch. Fujiwara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jamie's face.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jamie blocks it with crossed arms. Jamie taking a breather. Jamie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head. Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head. Jamie is trying to drag Fujiwara to the mat but Fujiwara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara misses with a knee strike.
Jamie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Jamie blocks it.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Jamie blocks it.
Fujiwara looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jamie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamie moves into the clinch. Jamie taking a breather. Jamie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara connects with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara takes a knee to the side of the body. Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Jamie.
Jamie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Jamie moves away and Jamie counters with a series of strikes. Fujiwara will be more careful next time no doubt. Jamie gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jamie wants a takedown.
Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jamie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jamie obliges. Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Jamie blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamie misses with a knee strike.
Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie scores a nice knee to the body.
Fujiwara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jamie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamie shoots in but Fujiwara avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Jamie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jamie throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jamie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fujiwara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujiwara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jamie clinches up against the cage. Jamie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Humberto Jamie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jamie tries to clinch but Fujiwara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujiwara tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jamie counters with a head kick. That will keep Fujiwara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Jamie clinches up against the cage. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara scores with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujiwara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jamie's face.
Jamie scores with a knee to the head.
Jamie tries to land a knee to the head but Fujiwara blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara dodges an elbow strike from Jamie.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara avoids the elbow strike from Jamie, against the cage.
Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jamie blocks it with crossed arms. Fujiwara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jamie's face.
Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jamie crunches a lovely knee into Fujiwara's ribcage. Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Jamie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Jamie trying to land knees to the body.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara landing knees to the head.
Fujiwara avoiding damage as Jamie throws knees to the body.
Jamie with a knee to the head.
Jamie throws an elbow but it misses.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jamie blocks it with crossed arms. Jamie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara misses with a knee strike.
Jamie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujiwara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamie lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Jamie dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jamie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head. Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie lands a knee to the body.
Fujiwara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jamie's face.
Jamie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie breaks from the clinch.
Fujiwara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jamie pushes Fujiwara up against the cage in a clinch. Jamie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamie tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujiwara avoids the damage to the body. Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jamie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jamie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fujiwara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Jamie is trying to stall.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamie missing with knees to the body.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jamie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujiwara tries to clinch and Jamie counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jamie breaks the clinch.
Tadashi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jamie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujiwara paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fujiwara tries to clinch but Jamie moves away
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Jamie counters by moving into the clinch. Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamie throws an elbow that misses.
Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujiwara blocks an elbow strike. Jamie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fujiwara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jamie is trying to maintain a safe position but Fujiwara gets an underhook and turns Jamie into the cage. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara is pressed up against the cage. Jamie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujiwara down to the mat. Fujiwara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Jamie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jamie throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it. Jamie throws a sloppy head kick and Fujiwara moves out of range easily. Fujiwara checks a leg kick nicely. Jamie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujiwara swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jamie throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range. Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Jamie has taken the fight into the clinch. Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jamie can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head. Jamie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie missing with knees to the body.
Jamie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fujiwara tries to clinch and Jamie counters with a one-two to the body. Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Jamie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Humberto Jamie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fujiwara tries to clinch but Jamie moves away and Jamie counters with a series of strikes. Fujiwara will be more careful next time no doubt. Fujiwara wants to clinch but Jamie slips to the side and Jamie counters by moving into the clinch. Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Jamie blocks it.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jamie wants to stall.
Jamie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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. Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jamie blocks it with crossed arms. Jamie breaks from the clinch.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Jamie.
Jamie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fujiwara clinches but Jamie breaks the clinch and Jamie counters with a nice uppercut. A punch combination from Jamie misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jamie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamie circles away from the clinch attempt and Jamie counters into the clinch. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Jamie dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fujiwara wants to clinch and Jamie counters with a solid body kick. Jamie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fujiwara is out of range. Jamie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fujiwara circles away quickly and effectively. Jamie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jamie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamie misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jamie closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fujiwara avoiding damage as Jamie throws knees to the body.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Jamie blocks it.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it. A short uppercut from Jamie. Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie missing with knees to the body.
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Jamie scores with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jamie has Fujiwara up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jamie with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamie throws an elbow but it misses.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head. Jamie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Jamie blocks with his arms.
Fujiwara managing to block the knees to the body from Jamie.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Jamie has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fujiwara wants to clinch and Jamie moves into the clinch. Fujiwara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fujiwara blocks it with crossed arms. Jamie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujiwara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fujiwara misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jamie. Fujiwara blocks the elbow strike.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fujiwara blocks a head kick by Jamie.
Jamie tries to clinch up but Fujiwara circles away and keeps his distance. Jamie wants to clinch. Jamie clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jamie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara avoids a wild elbow strike from Jamie. Jamie looking to throw knees to the head but Fujiwara is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Humberto Jamie has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jamie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it. Fujiwara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamie is trying to maintain a safe position but Fujiwara gets an underhook and turns Jamie into the cage. Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jamie blocks it with crossed arms. Jamie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujiwara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jamie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamie wants to clinch. Fujiwara wants to clinch and Jamie counters with a nice leg kick. Tadashi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Humberto Jamie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jamie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight! Humberto Jamie showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jamie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Humberto Jamie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Nash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aldo Raine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Nash! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raine misses with the combination.
Raine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nash throws a shot from downtown. Raine moves away and avoids it. A punch combination from Raine misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nash tests Raine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Aldo Raine has been cut. Nash throws a right and a left that both miss. Nash scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab lands there for Nash. This has been an exciting period of action! Raine throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kevin Nash has been cut. Raine moves away from the strike by Nash. Nash looks to land a right hand but Raine moved out of range. Nash throws out a loose jab but Raine uses good head movement to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Nash.
Nash moves away from the strike by Raine. Nash throws a series of punches but Raine avoids them all with ease. Nash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raine on the side of the head. Nash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Raine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nash. Raine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nash.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raine misses with a series of wild punches.
Nash lands with a right and another and another! Raine is in big trouble! Nash lands again and this time it's lights out for Raine! A quality knockout there for Nash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Nash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimo Hulahula 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reggie Stone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heimo Hulahula! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hulahula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hulahula connects with the punch.
It looks like Reggie Stone has been cut. Hulahula scores a takedown into full mount! Hulahula with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there. Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hulahula tries to control but Stone wriggling away. Hulahula working Stone over with strikes here. Hulahula with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hulahula landing punches. Hulahula prevents Stone from getting the reversal. Hulahula dominating with strikes here.
Stone is rocked! Stone takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hulahula's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heimo Hulahula!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapp has chosen How bout you as his entrance music. Morgan Priest had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Priest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rapp! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rapp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Priest sizes up Rapp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Priest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Priest presses Rapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Priest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Priest misses with a straight right. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapp. Priest misses with a punch to the body.
Priest digs a right hand into Rapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapp's gas tank. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A body shot lands from Priest.
A right hook to the body lands for Rapp.
Priest is trying to force a seperation but Rapp has the dominant position. Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp counters with a lovely shot to the body. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters by clinching up. Rapp scores with a hook to the body. Rapp keeps control of Priest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Priest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest dodges the punch combination from Rapp.
Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Priest is breathing heavily. Rapp lands a with a good body shot. Jab, jab by Rapp - just one landing. A shot to the body from Priest misses and Rapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapp counters with a left and a right that stings Priest. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rapp digs a right hand underneath Priest's ribcage. Priest let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Priest backwards. Priest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priest tries to break free but Rapp pushes him back against the cage. Priest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapp lands a hook to the side of the head. Rapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapp. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Priest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rapp cracks Priest with a nice body shot. Rapp digs a right hand into Priest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priest's gas tank. Rapp lands a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rapp working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rapp is working Priest over against the cage. Rapp lands a body punch in the clinch. Rapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a left and a right that stings Priest. Rapp's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rapp duly obliges. Rapp moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rapp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priest or not. A short body shot lands from Rapp as the two fighters clinch.
Priest wants to break free but Rapp has control.
Rapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Rapp. Rapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Priest has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Morgan Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Priest tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Priest misses with a hook. Rapp ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Rapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priest doesn't seem phased though. Priest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapp sees it coming and avoids it easily. Priest misses with a combination
letting Rapp counter with a right hand. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp moves into the clinch. Rapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards. Priest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rapp counters with a straight right hand. Rapp moves into range and clinches up with Priest. Rapp breaks the clinch.
Priest throws a combination that misses and Rapp moves into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Priest lands a nice uppercut. Rapp breaks the clinch.
Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rapp dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rapp has managed to clinch.
Priest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Rapp.
Rapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters with a left and a right that stings Priest. Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a series of strikes. Priest will be more careful next time no doubt. Priest misses with a double jab
and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big left from Priest misses. Priest throws a combination that misses and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Priest tries a body shot but Rapp blocks it.
Rapp leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Rapp.
Priest content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Xavier Rapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short right from Rapp. Priest misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rapp lands a nice shot to the body. Rapp lands a nice uppercut. Rapp blocks a body shot from Priest. Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rapp rushes Priest and presses him up against the cage. Nice body punch from Rapp. Rapp lands a body punch in the clinch. Priest tries to break free but Rapp pushes him back against the cage. Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest throws a combination that misses and Rapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A shot in the inside from Rapp. Rapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapp lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Rapp.
Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest throws a looping overhand right but Rapp ducks down to avoid it. Rapp scores with a one two! Priest had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapp. Rapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priest backwards. Rapp lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Rapp on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rapp lands a right hand. Rapp breaks the clinch.
Priest closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Rapp to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Priest misses. Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. 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! Rapp scores with a hook to the body. Priest throws a head punch that misses. Rapp presses Priest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right from Rapp on the inside. Rapp lands with a light punch inside. Priest is trying to break the clinch but Rapp is controlling him. Priest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Priest managing to block the knees to the body from Rapp.
Good body shot from Rapp.
Rapp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Priest throws a head punch that misses. Priest working hard to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rapp lands a shot to the body. Rapp lands a nice shot to the body. Rapp lands a body punch in the clinch. Priest is trying to break the clinch but Rapp has him pressed against the cage. Priest takes a shot to the head. Priest tries to break the clinch but Rapp is controlling the position. A short body shot lands from Rapp as the two fighters clinch.
Rapp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priest or not. Nice body punch from Rapp. Nice body punch from Rapp. A right handed body shot lands from Rapp.
Rapp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Priest's efforts to push away. Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters with a nice uppercut. Rapp closes the distance and pushes Priest back into the cage. Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp counters with a two punch combo. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Priest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan Priest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rapp pushes Priest away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Priest wants to clinch and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Priest closes the distance looking to clinch and Rapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Priest misses with a double jab
and Rapp counters with a straight right hand. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rapp counter with a right hand. Rapp is working the combinations to good effect here. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters by clinching up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Priest tries to clinch and Rapp counters with a left to the body. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters with a nice uppercut. Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp moves into the clinch. Priest throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Priest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Priest throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapp. Priest connects with a body shot. Rapp with a body punch. A glancing blow. Priest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a left and a right that stings Priest.
That's one minute gone in the round. Priest misses with a double jab
and Rapp counters with a three punch combo that has Priest backing up. Priest nods at Rapp to acknowledge the strikes. A big left from Priest misses. Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters by clinching up. Rapp prevents a body shot from Priest. Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Priest throws a sloppy body shot
and Rapp moves into the clinch. Priest is trying to stall.
Priest wants to break free but Rapp has control.
Priest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Priest has had enough of the clinch but Rapp keeps him there for the moment. Rapp lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Rapp.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapp throws a nice looking combination but Priest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Xavier Rapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rapp gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rapp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Priest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Rapp.
Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Priest tries to clinch up and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Priest misses with a looping left. Priest closes the distance looking to clinch and Rapp counters with a two punch combo. Rapp slips under a jab from Priest.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters by clinching up. Rapp gets through Priest's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Priest breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapp. Rapp slips a jab from Priest. Priest closes the distance looking to clinch and Rapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rapp presses Priest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rapp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nice body punch from Rapp. Rapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Priest tries to break free but Rapp pushes him back against the cage. A short uppercut from Rapp. Priest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapp digs a right hand underneath Priest's ribcage. Priest let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rapp scores with a nice hook to the head. Priest working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Rapp - that landed with a thud.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice leg kick lands there from Rapp. Rapp lands with a shot to the body. Rapp punishes Priest's body with a nice straight punch. Priest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapp. Xavier Rapp seems to be getting the better of the standup. Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Priest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rapp darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage. Priest looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rapp lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rapp lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Priest. Priest tries to break free but Rapp pushes him back against the cage. Rapp manages to break the clinch.
Priest swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Morgan Priest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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! Rapp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Xavier Rapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rapp 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 26:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Rapp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Ray White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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295 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Gonzalez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Ray White! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez fails to land the takedown. White avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzalez is defended easily by White. Gonzalez throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side. Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gonzalez tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gonzalez dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out. Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. White scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming. White lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection. Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzalez is defended easily by White. White's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and White duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt. Gonzalez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep! White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gonzalez is looking for a triangle here but White uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gonzalez is working to avoid the ground and pound but White connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White advances to mount. White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard. Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position. White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez! 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! White is in the full mount, landing strikes. White has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. White working away from the top, dropping strikes. White lands a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Ray White dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzalez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gonzalez fails with the takedown. White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gonzalez tries to clinch but White moves out of range. Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. White stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him. White dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to de liver by White. Beautiful body shot. Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. White leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt. White cracks Gonzalez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pete Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination. White lands with a nice body punch. Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off. Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat. Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time. White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action! White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dale Ray White seems to be getting the better of the standup. White throws a combination that misses and Gonzalez counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White seems keen to control Gonzalez's posture. White wants to sweep but no luck. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dale Ray White has got the better of the ground game so far. White is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control. Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. White just misses with a punch to the body.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by White which made him look bad. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off. Dale Ray White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. White stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet. White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. White with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Ray White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense. Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control! Gonzalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but White sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard. White landing with the ground and pound. White trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. White wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White. Gonzalez has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though. Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but White uses it to pass to side control.
Gonzalez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Gonzalez prevents White from moving into mount. Pete Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! White scores with punches from side control. Gonzalez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. White lands with a punch from half guard. White is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White working the head and body with strikes. White is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here. White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head. White working the head and body with strikes. White is figuring out what he wants to do next. White 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back. White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dale Ray White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. White trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well. Gonzalez is not content to let White control the position. Gonzalez punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Dale Ray White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Ray White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gumbo Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gumbo Rice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Filipovic! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filipovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. An elbow from Filipovic crashes against the mat.
Filipovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. An elbow from Filipovic crashes against the mat.
Rice takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Filipovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filipovic on the ground. Rice regains half guard, as Filipovic was trying to land strikes. Filipovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rice wants to control but Filipovic is keeping busy.
Rice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rice is defending against the submission attempts here by Filipovic.
Filipovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Filipovic seems to be working for a kimura but Rice defends the submission attempt. Rice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filipovic.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Filipovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rice sprawls well. He's pushed Filipovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Filipovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Filipovic looks gassed! Filipovic scores a takedown into full mount! Filipovic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rice tries to hold on but Filipovic postures up. Rice is desperately trying to improve his position but Filipovic has a good base and remains in mount. Rice trying desperately to get to his feet.
Filipovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filipovic thowing shots but they're missing. Filipovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rice has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rice! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Filipovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipovic has his foot on Rice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rice works his way back into a safe position though. Filipovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rice forces his way into half guard. Filipovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rice pulls his head out easily. Rice looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Filipovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Rice slows the pace down in half guard. Filipovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rice controlling the action here. Filipovic gets full guard. Filipovic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rice uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Filipovic will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filipovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rice is looking to clinch. Rice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filipovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rice gets a clinch. Filipovic jumps guard but Rice stands there with Filipovic around his waist. Filipovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rice misses with a few strikes there.
Rice tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it. Rice throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Filipovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rice misses the shot to the body. Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Rice. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rice looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well. Rice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Filipovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rice napping and manages to drive through into side control! Filipovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Filipovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rice, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipovic lands an elbow. Rice can't do much from the bottom here. Filipovic throws a strike aimed at the side of Rice's head but Rice avoids it well. Filipovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Filipovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Filipovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Filipovic. Filipovic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rice works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Filipovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rice is controlling Filipovic's posture. Fedor Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far. Filipovic throwing strikes from guard but Rice blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss. Filipovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rice manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Filipovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rice passes into half guard.
Filipovic missing with punches from the bottom.
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. Rice uses his free foot to push down on Filipovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filipovic. Filipovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rice tries to control but Filipovic wriggling away. Filipovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Filipovic regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gumbo Rice dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Filipovic shoots in and bounces Rice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss. Filipovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss. Filipovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Filipovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Filipovic won't allow Rice to get back to his feet. Filipovic looking to pass the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. No joy there for Rice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filipovic throws a one two combo.
Filipovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Filipovic works a leg free and moves into half guard. Filipovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Filipovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Filipovic there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Filipovic is working for a kimura but Rice is defending it quite comfortably.
Filipovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Filipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rice defending well though. Rice trying to control but Filipovic postures up.
Filipovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filipovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. No luck for Filipovic with that takedown attempt. Rice throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely. Rice wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance. Filipovic instigates a clinch. Rice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic scores with a takedown into Rice's guard. Filipovic landing some decent shots from guard. Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Filipovic postures up and lands a big shot to Rice's brow. Filipovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Filipovic throws a strike but Rice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Filipovic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rice stacks Filipovic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rice! Rice wants to stand but Filipovic has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight! Fedor Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Filipovic 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... Fedor Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bitnis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrisi Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chrisi Kay was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Bitnis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrisi Kay! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kay gets the takedown into side control. Kay wants to control but Bitnis is keeping him busy. Kay working away. Kay stands up. Bitnis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bitnis throws a series of punches but Kay moves out of range. Bitnis misses with a body shot.
Bitnis slips a straight right by Kay. John Bitnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bitnis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitnis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bitnis is not content to let Kay control the position. Kay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bitnis trying to control from the bottom.
Kay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitnis keeps working. Bitnis manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kay throwing strikes but missing. Kay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitnis is keeping the position for now. Bitnis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Bitnis controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself. Kay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitnis trying to control the position.
Bitnis controlling Kay's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bitnis gets caught flat footed, as Kay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitnis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kay stands and throws Bitnis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kay is looking to take a break and control but Bitnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bitnis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kay presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Bitnis can't escape the position.
Bitnis is working hard here to advance position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kay looking to control but Bitnis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bitnis tries to reverse the position but Kay maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrisi Kay dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Bitnis misses. Bitnis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitnis. Kay avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitnis as he jumps to the side. Kay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitnis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kay shoots in for a double leg but Bitnis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bitnis blocks a head kick by Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kay walks into a straight right hand from Bitnis.
It looks like Chrisi Kay has been cut. Bitnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bitnis misses with a leg kick. Kay shoots in for a takedown but Bitnis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. John Bitnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrisi Kay. Bitnis thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bitnis misses with the combination.
Bitnis scores with a hook to the body. Kay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bitnis misses the jab. Bitnis tries to bum rush Kay with a series of wild strikes but Kay uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kay ducks under a wild hook from Bitnis. Kay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitnis is fending him off so far but Kay persists. Nope, Bitnis circles away and we're back to standing. Bitnis fails to land with a series of punches.
Kay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitnis sprawls well initially but Kay persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kay is stalling here. Bitnis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bitnis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Bitnis is working to tighten is grip on Kay's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kay has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bitnis is really squeezing tight and eventually Kay passes out! Bitnis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Bitnis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Lusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Lusk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cloud Strife! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lusk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Strife is looking to improve his position.
Lusk is working for a submission of some sort.
Lusk is trying to work for a kimura but Strife is defending well.
Lusk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Lusk with good strikes from the mount here! Strife is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lusk goes for an armbar but Strife turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strife. Strife passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lusk is pressing down on Strife's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Strife trying to control the position from guard on top but Lusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lusk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strife manages to get himself to full guard.
Lusk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strife trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Lusk lands a couple of elbows. Lusk with a flurry of punches that miss. Strife wants to sweep here but Lusk controlling him for the moment. Lusk lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Strife wants to sweep here but Lusk controlling him for the moment. Lusk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lusk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strife manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lusk has Strife in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lusk 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. Lusk is working hard here to advance position. Lusk trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lusk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Strife! Strife in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Strife tries to reverse the position but Lusk maintains control. BOOM! Lusk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strife slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Lusk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lusk is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Strife has managed to free his arm - good work. Lusk is breathing heavily. Strife slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Strife wants to sweep here but Lusk controlling him for the moment. Luskis looking to pass into half guard but Strife pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Strife is in guard. Strife preventing the sweep. Strife thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Strife wants to pass the guard but Lusk is keeping the position. Lusk looking for a sweep. Not yet Lusk, not yet. Strife forces his way into half guard. Lusk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strife's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strife's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lusk is trying to stick to Strife's back but Strife is turning into Lusk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lusk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strife. Lusk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lusk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Strife pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lusk is keeping the position for now. Strife slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Strife throwing strikes from guard but Lusk blocks nicely. Lusk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strife is one step ahead there. Strife wants to control from the top but Lusk keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Lusk dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range. Cloud Strife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Strife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strife scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lusk doesn't seem bothered though. Lusk throws a low kick, looking for Strife's leg but Strife calmly moves out of range. Strife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lusk.
Lusk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lusk throws a solid leg kick but Strife takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lusk. Strife throws a good cross that connects.
Strife moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lusk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strife sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lusk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strife.
Jerry Lusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lusk shoots in but Strife avoids the takedown attempt easily. Strife misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lusk. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Lusk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Strife drops Lusk with a beautiful combination! Lusk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Strife is looking for the KO!
Lusk is rocked!
It looks like Jerry Lusk has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strife misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strife tries to bum rush Lusk with a series of wild strikes but Lusk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strife connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Lusk tumbling to the canvas! Strife pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Lusk was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cloud Strife!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Loughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loughlin comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Damage Inc.. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laurent Loughlin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Ford! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loughlin throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Loughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ford throws a lazy right hand but Loughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Loughlin lands a with a good body shot. Loughlin misses the jab. Ford throws a front kick aimed at Loughlin's knee but Loughlin avoids it well. A thudding body kick lands there by Loughlin!
Loughlin darts in and clinches Ford up against the cage. 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! Loughlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ford looks gassed! Loughlin lands an elbow just above Ford 's eye.
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut. Loughlin effectively controlling the action here. A battle for position here, against the cage. Loughlin landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Loughlin to work.
Loughlin scores with a knee to the head.
Loughlin lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Loughlin. Loughlin has Ford pushed against the cage. Loughlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ford takes an elbow to the temple. Loughlin lands a nice elbow. Ford wants to get back to striking at distance but Loughlin won't allow it.
Loughlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ford's defenses. Loughlin scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loughlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Loughlin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Loughlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Loughlin slowing the pace effectively. Loughlin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Loughlin lands an elbow just above Ford 's eye. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Loughlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Loughlin misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Laurent Loughlin. Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Loughlin moves into the clinch. Loughlin pressing his opponent against the cage. Loughlin working Ford over with knees to the body. The referee calls for Loughlin to work.
Loughlin has Ford pressed against the cage, preventing Ford from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Loughlin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Loughlin controls his hands.
Loughlin landing knees to the head.
Loughlin lands an elbow that stopped Ford in his tracks for a moment. Loughlin keeps control of Ford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Loughlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Loughlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford. Loughlin blocking some punches.
Ford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Loughlin.
Loughlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ford's face.
Ford tries to land knees in the clinch but Loughlin avoids the damage to the body. Loughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loughlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Loughlin is stalling here.
Ford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loughlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Loughlin crunches a lovely knee into Ford's ribcage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Loughlin with a knee to the head.
Ford throws a head punch that misses. Loughlin stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loughlin.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loughlin has him pressed against the cage. Loughlin crunches a lovely knee into Ford's ribcage. Loughlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loughlin lands a nice knee to the body. Loughlin blocks an uppercut.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Loughlin controls his hands.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loughlin obliges. Loughlin misses with a knee to the head. Loughlin stalls. Loughlin lands a knee to the head.
Ford looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Knees to the body from Loughlin.
Loughlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now. Ford misses with the head strike.
Loughlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loughlin wants to stall.
Ford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice elbow from Loughlin. Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Loughlin lands a knee to the body.
Ford tries to break the clinch but Loughlin is controlling the position. Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but Ford blocks with his arms.
Loughlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now. Loughlin keeps control of Ford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Loughlin missing with knees to the body.
Loughlin misses with an elbow over the top. Loughlin has Ford pressed against the cage, preventing Ford from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ford wants to get back to striking at distance but Loughlin won't allow it.
Ford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ford throws a head punch that misses. Loughlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Loughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee calls for Loughlin to work.
Loughlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now. Loughlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Loughlin lands a knee to the head.
Ford is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Loughlin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alan Ford's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford. Loughlin moves away from the strike by Ford. Loughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loughlin. Loughlin slips under a jab. A punch combination from Ford misses. Loughlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Loughlin thows a left - swing and a miss! Loughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Loughlin. Loughlin tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance. Ford misses with a combination
and Loughlin moves into the clinch. Loughlin misses with a knee strike.
Ford lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford blocks an elbow strike. Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses. Loughlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Loughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ford trying to control the position but instead, Loughlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ford into the cage. Ford wants to break free but Loughlin has control.
Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loughlin blocks an elbow strike. Loughlin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Loughlin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loughlin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ford thuds a left hand into Loughlin's body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ford lands with a right hand. Ford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Loughlin drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Loughlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Loughlin connects with a knee to the head.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Loughlin. Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Loughlin does a little dance to reset his feet. Loughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ford avoids the head kick by Loughlin.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Loughlin's head but Loughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Loughlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ford lands an overhand right. A swing and a miss from Ford. Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Loughlin scores with a body shot.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Loughlin moved out of range. A clash of legs there as Loughlin blocks the low kick. Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ford throws a combination that misses and Loughlin counters with a good low kick that Ford was not able to check. Loughlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Loughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around? Loughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford is rocked! Loughlin throws an overhand right that drops Ford like a sack of potatoes! Loughlin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laurent Loughlin! Laurent Loughlin retains his light heavyweight title!
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