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ProudFC 5 - Lock Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuinness is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pearl Jam - Even Flow. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuinness throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Steven Rogers has been cut.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
McGuinness looking for a takedown.
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuinness's efforts to push away.
McGuinness has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent McGuinness's takedown attempt.
Steven Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex McGuinness.
McGuinness is trying to drag Rogers to the mat but Rogers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuinness has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuinness drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuinness tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuinness wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuinness backwards.
McGuinness wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuinness.
McGuinness working hard to break the clinch.
McGuinness has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Rogers lands an uppercut.
McGuinness takes a shot to the head.
McGuinness tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
McGuinness tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
McGuinness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuinness tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
McGuinness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuinness uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuinness.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
It looks like Alex McGuinness has been cut.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. McGuinness has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuinness drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but McGuinness sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with McGuinness, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes McGuinness against the cage but McGuinness circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuinness tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuinness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuinness jumps guard but Rogers stands there with McGuinness around his waist. McGuinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuinness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuinness blocks a body shot from Rogers.
McGuinness fails to pull guard.
McGuinness stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers can't find room to land a body shot as McGuinness controls the action.
McGuinness with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rogers digs a right hand underneath McGuinness's ribcage. McGuinness let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body.
McGuinness has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuinness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuinness fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers cracks McGuinness with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rogers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuinness dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on McGuinness's head and hops out.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuinness tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but McGuinness shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuinness tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuinness fails to land the takedown.
McGuinness with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers pulls guard successfully.
McGuinness trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuinness on the ground.
Rogers is looking to stand up but McGuinness isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogers wants to improve his position but instead McGuinness has moved into half guard.
McGuinness tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rogers controls his leg.
McGuinness is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Rogers is not content to let McGuinness control the position.
McGuinness seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuinness is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuinness is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGuinness is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers pushes McGuinness off looking to stand but McGuinness dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
Rogers pushes McGuinness off but McGuinness dives into side control.
McGuinness wants to stand but Rogers is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuinness is controlling him well.
McGuinness has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers bucks up and tries to throw McGuinness off but instead McGuinness has got his back!
McGuinness scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
McGuinness is looking to control Rogers but Rogers is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness lands shots from the back.
McGuinness working for the choke.
Rogers is trying to stand back up.
McGuinness controlling well, preventing Rogers from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McGuinness tightening his grip on Rogers, looking for the choke.
Rogers prevents McGuinness from getting a body triangle.
Rogers is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is trying to stand back up.
McGuinness sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rogers taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex McGuinness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaimana Kalainawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coal Hagride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalainawai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Collie Buddz - She Gimme Love. Hagride has chosen I am Black Torment as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaimana Kalainawai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coal Hagride!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalainawai misses with a two punch combination.
Kalainawai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hagride avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagride takes a swing at Kalainawai's ribcage but misses.
Kalainawai scores with a sloppy right hand. Hagride should have avoided that one.
Kalainawai misses with a looping left.
Kalainawai throws a hook but Hagride avoids it easily.
Kalainawai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagride.
Kalainawai slips under a jab from Hagride.
Kalainawai looks to land a combination but Hagride avoids it well.
Hagride on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hagride attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hagride throws a body punch but Kalainawai moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kalainawai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalainawai.
Good exchange - Kalainawai coming out on top.
Kalainawai loads up on a big right hand but Hagride slips the punch.
Hagride misses with a body shot.
Kalainawai blocks a head kick by Hagride.
Hagride throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalainawai digs a good body shot into Hagride's ribs.
Hagride takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalainawai scores with a hook.
Hagride fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalainawai checks it well.
Hagride dodges the punch combination from Kalainawai.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kalainawai!
Kalainawai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kalainawai lunges at Hagride with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hagride's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagride throws the left hand but Kalainawai avoids the punch easily.
Kaimana Kalainawai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hagride.
Kaimana Kalainawai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalainawai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagride throws out the jab.
Kalainawai lands with a shot to the body.
Kalainawai misses with a wild combination.
Kalainawai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to de liver by Kalainawai. Beautiful body shot.
Hagride is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalainawai.
A combination from Kalainawai does no damage.
Kalainawai scores with a punch to the head.
Kalainawai misses with a looping right.
Kalainawai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalainawai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hagride shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hagride showed some decent athleticism there.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Hagride not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalainawai is pressing down on Hagride's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagride tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalainawai is retaining full guard.
Kalainawai has his foot on Hagride's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hagride works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalainawai wants to stand up but Hagride is controlling him.
Hagride stopping the sweep attempt from Kalainawai.
Hagride scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hagride working some strikes from top position.
Kalainawai wants to stand but Hagride is controlling the position.
Hagride throwing strikes but missing.
Kalainawai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hagride!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai moves to take his opponent's back.
Hagride wants to escape the position.
Kalainawai thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hagride tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hagride blocking the ground and pound.
Kalainawai moves to the back position.
Hagride is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kalainawai gets his way!
Hagride trying to control the hands but Kalainawai won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai tries to keep control of the position but Hagride is staying busy.
Kalainawai throwing sloppy strikes.
Kalainawai is trying to stick to Hagride's back but Hagride is turning into Kalainawai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kalainawai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hagride.
Kalainawai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalainawai keeping moving, preventing Hagride from controlling successfully.
Kalainawai wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalainawai kicks Hagride off and gets to his feet.
Kalainawai is breathing heavily.
Hagride tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalainawai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagride.
Hagride misses the shot to the body.
Hagride drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hagride tries to move to mount but Kalainawai blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaimana Kalainawai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hagride tries to work over Kalainawai's front leg with a kick but Kalainawai checks it.
Kalainawai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalainawai blocks a head kick by Hagride.
Kalainawai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hagride on the side of the head.
Hagride with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalainawai to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalainawai lands with a shot to the body.
Hagride tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagride steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalainawai.
Hagride pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagride throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalainawai throws a shot from downtown. Hagride moves away and avoids it.
Kalainawai throws a right and a left that Hagride avoids nicely.
Kalainawai takes a swing at Hagride's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Hagride.
Hagride misses with a wild body shot.
Kalainawai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hagride tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalainawai is able to avoid easily.
Hagride ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalainawai moves away.
Hagride is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalainawai.
Kalainawai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hagride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalainawai, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagride avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalainawai stalks Hagride and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hagride's face. Hagride staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalainawai looks to land a combination. Hagride sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hagride swings for the body but Kalainawai moves out of range.
Kalainawai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hagride in his tracks.
Kaimana Kalainawai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalainawai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalainawai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hagride tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Kalainawai.
Kalainawai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalainawai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hagride takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaimana Kalainawai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalainawai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hagride is breathing heavily.
Kalainawai cracks Hagride with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hagride steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalainawai.
The fighters circling - Kalainawai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hagride fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalainawai is out of range.
A jab from Kalainawai does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to de liver by Kalainawai. Beautiful body shot.
Hagride tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalainawai lands a head shot.
Kalainawai scores with a one two! Hagride had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Kalainawai.
Hagride gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hagride is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagride throws a sloppy head kick and Kalainawai moves out of range easily.
Hagride takes one to the side of the head.
Hagride is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalainawai finish him?
Kalainawai cracks Hagride on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hagride falls backwards against the cage. Kalainawai follows up with more strikes that drop Hagride to his knees. Kalainawai keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hagride! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaimana Kalainawai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Floyd wants to clinch up but Monster keeps it at a distance.
Monster throws a leg kick which misses Floyd's front leg but catches the back leg as Floyd tries to avoid it.
Monster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Floyd is fending him off so far but Monster persists. Nope, Floyd circles away and we're back to standing.
Monster shoots in looking for a takedown. Floyd tries to sprawl out of it but Monster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Floyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floyd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Floyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Floyd tries to clinch up but Monster circles away and keeps his distance.
Monster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Floyd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monster. That one must have hurt.
Monster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Floyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Floyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monster.
Monster darts in and clinches Floyd up against the cage.
Monster working Floyd over with knees to the body.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like David Floyd has been cut.
Monster jumps into guard, dragging Floyd to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster 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.
Monster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monster moves into full mount! Floyd won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Monster throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Floyd has his hands clasped together but Monster breaks the hold and Floyd is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Monster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cookie Monster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Conrad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Penn.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Penn throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Penn tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Smith looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Penn looks gassed!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Penn counters by clinching up.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith trying to stall but Penn improves his position.
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn moves into the clinch.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Penn wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Penn.
Penn working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Smith turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Penn off and cradles Smith's limp body as Penn celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brian Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jez Stukeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and homer simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as homer simpson enters the cage!
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jez Stukeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, homer simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
simpson stands up and beckons Stukeley to his feet.
Stukeley stalks simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into simpson's face. simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Stukeley stuffs the takedown.
Stukeley throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.
Stukeley throws a right and a left that both miss.
homer simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
simpson throws the kick towards the body but Stukeley avoids it.
simpson tries to clinch up but Stukeley circles away and keeps his distance.
simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stukeley sprawls well. Stukeley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stukeley keeps the fight on the outside.
simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukeley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stukeley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson keeping full guard, as Stukeley tries to pass.
Stukeley pushes down on simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stukeley is breathing heavily.
simpson is trying to control but can't.
simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stukeley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stukeley's back!
Stukeley trying to control the hands but simpson won't let him.
simpson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stukeley covering up well and avoiding damage.
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.
simpson controls the position.
Stukeley covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stukeley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for simpson on the ground.
Stukeley covering up well and avoiding damage.
simpson has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - simpson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
simpson throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
simpson trying to control.
Stukeley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
simpson tries to keep control of the position but Stukeley is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
simpson looking for the RNC.
Stukeley wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but homer simpson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
simpson shoots and misses
and Stukeley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stukeley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stukeley's back!
Stukeley is trying to break free.
simpson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stukeley prevents simpson from getting a body triangle.
simpson keeps control of the position easily here as Stukeley tries to buck him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, homer simpson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
simpson fails with the takedown.
simpson is looking to clinch but Stukeley is avoiding it.
simpson has managed to clinch.
simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stukeley avoids it really well and circles away.
Jez Stukeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of homer simpson.
simpson misses with a takedown
and Stukeley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukeley digs a good body shot into simpson's ribs.
simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
simpson misses with a combination
and Stukeley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Stukeley moves out of range easily.
Stukeley looks to land a combination. simpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
simpson misses with a takedown
so Stukeley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stukeley is looking to advance position but simpson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stukeley is looking to escape.
Stukeley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson wants to control the pace but Stukeley is squirming around nicely.
Stukeley is trying to escape the mount.
simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Stukeley is desperately trying to improve his position but simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
simpson looking to ground and pound but Stukeley is blocking nicely.
Stukeley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Stukeley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
simpson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stukeley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stukeley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
simpson has his hands clasped together around Stukeley's back. He's all about the action.
simpson is trying to stand.
Stukeley wants to advance to full mount but simpson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stukeley postures up.
simpson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stukeley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stukeley counters by clinching up.
simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stukeley throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.
Jez Stukeley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
simpson fails with the takedown
enabling Stukeley to counter with a crisp jab.
simpson wants to clinch.
simpson is looking to clinch but Stukeley is avoiding it.
Stukeley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
simpson keeping full guard, as Stukeley tries to pass.
simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stukeley!
Jez Stukeley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
simpson unloading with bombs!
Stukeley tries to hold on but simpson pushes him away.
Stukeley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukeley is looking to improve his position but simpson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stukeley is working hard here to advance position.
simpson throwing strikes here but Stukeley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
simpson looking to control but Stukeley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
simpson landing strikes from the mount.
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.
simpson trying to control but Stukeley is having none of it.
simpson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
simpson punishing his opponent with strikes.
simpson controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jez Stukeley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stukeley 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jez Stukeley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Offen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Rosa comes into the arena with Why Can't We Be Friends? blaring out of the sound system. Elliot Offen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elliot Offen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offen tries to clinch up but De La Rosa circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Rosa throws a head kick that Offen semi-blocks.
De La Rosa throws a sloppy head kick and Offen moves out of range easily.
Elliot Offen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offen digs a good body shot into De La Rosa's ribs.
No joy there for De La Rosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from De La Rosa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny De La Rosa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka comes to the cage accompanied by This is why i'm hot. Kova has chosen Jääkärimarssi as his entrance music. 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 Seppo Kova was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafa Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Tanaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kova closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Kova pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kova blocks a jab.
Kova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kova off to one side.
Kova feints and as Tanaka raises his hands in defense, Kova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kova stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Kova throwing strikes but missing.
Kova wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Kova isn't so interested in that idea.
Kova trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mustafa Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kova shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls well. He's pushed Kova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mustafa Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kova.
Tanaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tanaka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Mustafa Tanaka has been cut.
Kova controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kova won't let Tanaka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kova lands a nice shot to the head.
Tanaka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tanaka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
Kova controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka wants to hold on but Kova pushes him away.
Tanaka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kova landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kova throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Kova pushes him away.
Kova controlling the pace for now.
Kova breaks from Tanaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka is squirming around, avoiding Kova's attempts to control the action.
Kova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kova looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Tanaka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kova fails with the takedown.
Tanaka throws a nice looking combination but Kova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Kova closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Kova pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Mustafa Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kova.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Kova moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kova shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Kova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustafa Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kova circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Kova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kova circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Tanaka. No joy for Kova on that attempt.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kova counters with a takedown into side control.
Kova trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to escape but Kova is in control.
Tanaka is not content to let Kova control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kova.
Tanaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kova.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet.
Kova trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Kova taking a break here but Tanaka is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka misses with a double jab.
Kova shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanaka.
A right-left combo lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kova.
Kova is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kova trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Seppo Kova has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka kicks Kova off and gets to his feet.
Tanaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tanaka!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kova trying to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Kova throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tanaka because Kova loaded up on that one.
Kova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanaka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kova lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seppo Kova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Tanaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tanaka closes the distance but Kova moves to the side
and Kova counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kova.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kova trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kova looking to pass the guard.
Kova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but Kova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanaka managing to control the position.
Kova won't allow Tanaka to get back to his feet.
Kova wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Kova preventing the sweep.
Kova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seppo Kova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kova fails with the takedown.
Kova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanaka sprawls well initially but Kova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kova there.
Kova trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kova connects with a nice short shot to Tanaka's temple.
Kova prevents Tanaka from improving his position.
Kova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Kova trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tanaka clinches but Kova breaks the clinch
and Kova counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kova wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tanaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tanaka is letting Kova control him for a moment.
Kova trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Mustafa Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kova is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Kova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Seppo Kova!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amdel Van Conn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amdel Van Conn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Conn swats away the attempt to clinch by Castle.
Van Conn 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.
Castle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Conn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van Conn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castle working for submissions but it's allowed Van Conn to get to half guard.
Van Conn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castle defends it well.
Castle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Conn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Conn is looking for a kimura here.
Castle looking for a kimura from the bottom but Van Conn passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Conn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Castle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Conn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking for a sweep but Van Conn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Castle can't escape the position.
Castle tries to improve his position but Van Conn has taken his back! Van Conn has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Castle tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Van Conn pushes Castle away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amdel Van Conn!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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