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TDC 52: Bravado vs. Fama PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jb benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Egans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jb benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerald Egans!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egans moves in looking to clinch but benn pushes him off.
Gerald Egans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
benn ducks under a wild hook from Egans.
A lazy left from benn finds it's target.
benn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
benn swats away the attempt to clinch by Egans.
benn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
benn works to advance to full mount. Egans defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
benn avoids the attempt from Egans to control.
benn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Egans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
benn breaks from Egans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! benn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
benn prevents Egans from getting the reversal.
benn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
benn lands a big shot there that rocks Egans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
benn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Egans turns into him and now he's in benn's guard.
Egans is pushing down on benn's leg trying to pass to half guard. benn is fighting to maintain full guard but Egans has managed to sneak the leg through.
benn is trying to get back to full guard.
benn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Egans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
benn keeping moving, preventing Egans from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
benn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
benn looking to control.
benn trying to control the position here.
benn keeping moving, preventing Egans from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
benn has a closed guard, preventing Egans from standing up.
Egans wants to pass the guard but benn is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egans tries for a takedown but benn circles away easily
and benn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egans's guard.
benn won't allow Egans to get back to his feet.
Egans looks gassed!
benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
benn with a nice head shot there.
benn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
benn chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from benn.
benn stands up over Egans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
benn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
benn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Egans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
benn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
benn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
benn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. benn lands a nice short elbow.
Egans is trying to maintain the position but benn is very close to passing his half guard.
benn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
benn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
benn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
benn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
benn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Egans is looking for a sweep. benn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
benn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Egans sees it coming and defends easily.
Egans is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
benn throws a strike but Egans avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
benn thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jb benn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
benn scores with a jab.
benn has a takedown stuffed.
benn swats away the attempt to clinch by Egans.
benn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egans circles away quickly and effectively.
benn scores with a three punch combo!
Egans tries to clinch up.
benn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
benn with the ground and pound but Egans uses the opportunity to regain guard.
benn throwing strikes but missing.
benn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
benn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
benn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
benn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Egans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for benn!
Egans controlling the position easily from mount.
benn is looking to get to half guard.
Egans lands a nice shot to the head.
benn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Egans prevents benn from improving his position.
Egans works his way into full mount!
Egans trying to control but benn is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Egans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
benn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Egans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Egans is looking to advance position but benn won't allow it.
benn is staying active underneath Egans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
benn is positioning himself well to prevent Egans advancing to mount.
Egans prevents benn from improving his position.
benn trying to hold on to Egans's head to control him but Egans postures up.
benn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egans wants to control from the top but benn keeps moving.
benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egans stopping the sweep attempt from benn.
jb benn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egans won't allow benn to sweep him here.
benn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Egans passes benn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
benn is defending against the submission attempts here by Egans.
Egans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but benn sees it coming and defends easily.
benn is trying to get back to full guard.
benn wants to control but Egans is keeping busy.
benn is not content to let Egans control the position.
benn moves into full guard.
Egans preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jb benn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
benn throws a nice looking combination but Egans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Egans.
It looks like jb benn has been cut.
Egans fails with an attempt to clinch.
benn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egans defends it nicely.
Egans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and benn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egans's guard.
Egans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and benn defends well.
benn lands a couple of digs.
benn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
benn is in close to Egans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
benn throws a big right hand that misses.
Egans is looking to stand up but benn isn't so interested in that idea.
benn wants to pass the guard but Egans is keeping the position.
benn is working hard here to advance position.
benn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
benn wants to pass the guard but Egans is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
benn keeps the fight on the outside.
benn scores with a nice right hand.
Egans tries to close the distance and clinch up but benn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egans tries to clinch but benn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
benn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
benn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Egans defending well though.
Egans is defending against the submission attempts here by benn.
Egans wants to get back to his feet.
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. benn connects with a nice short shot to Egans's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn stops Egans from getting back to his feet.
benn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Egans tries to kick benn off but benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
benn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Egans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
benn throwing shots but Egans is blocking nicely.
benn thows a huge punch but Egans dodges it nicely.
benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Egans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
benn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egans is just riding it out for now. benn eventually gives up the hold.
Egans tries to get to full guard but benn has control of the leg.
Gerald Egans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Egans pushes benn off looking to stand but benn dives back in and keeps control.
jb benn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
benn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
benn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
benn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Egans backs up against the cage.
benn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
benn staying calm.
Egans parries the strikes from benn easily there. benn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Egans to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
jb benn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for benn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jb benn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Warpath. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Underhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 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!
Underhill lands with an overhand left.
Filipovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Underhill avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Underhill wants to sweep here but Filipovic controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underhill is on top in guard.
Underhill is in close to Filipovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Underhill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filipovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Underhill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filipovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Underhill has managed to get both his arms back between Filipovic's legs - danger averted.
Underhill is in close to Filipovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Underhill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Underhill advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underhill trying to control the position but Filipovic is working away.
Filipovic throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Filipovic wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Filipovic tries to buck Underhill off but Underhill is having none of it.
Underhill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Underhill controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underhill working the ground and pound.
Filipovic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Filipovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Filipovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Underhill looks up at the clock and then as Filipovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Underhill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Underhill scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Check out the look on Underhill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Filipovic looks gassed!
Underhill lands a decent elbow from side control.
Underhill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Underhill trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Underhill is really struggling to control Filipovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Filipovic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Underhill working the ground and pound.
Underhill trying to control the position but Filipovic is working away.
Filipovic throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Underhill is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Underhill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill working the ground and pound.
Underhill lands a few punches from side control.
Underhill working the body and head with strikes.
Underhill cracks Filipovic with a big elbow.
Underhill working the head and body with strikes.
Filipovic is looking to regain half guard here but Underhill keeps moving and retains side control.
Filipovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Underhill trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Underhill working the head with strikes.
Filipovic taking a bit of punishment here - Underhill scoring with strikes.
Filipovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Underhill connects with a decent elbow.
Filipovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Underhill connects with a decent elbow.
Filipovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Underhill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filipovic!
Underhill lands a heavy elbow.
Filipovic can't escape the position.
Underhill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Filipovic's face.
Underhill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filipovic regains half guard.
Filipovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Underhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filipovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Underhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Underhill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that round.
That's time! Underhill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Underhill punishes Filipovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Underhill takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Underhill scores with a punch to the head.
Filipovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Underhill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filipovic's hands.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Underhill.
Nice body punch from Underhill.
Underhill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipovic can do to turn this around?
Underhill throws a shot to the body.
Fedor Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underhill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underhill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underhill digs a good body shot into Filipovic's ribs.
Underhill throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Underhill.
Filipovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mike Underhill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Underhill both land. Nice combination.
Underhill scores with a three punch combo!
Underhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underhill lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Underhill tests Filipovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underhill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice body punch from Underhill.
Mike Underhill is winning the standup battle so far.
Underhill scores with a jab. Filipovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Underhill scores with a hook.
Underhill is looking to wear down Filipovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Underhill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Filipovic walks into a left hand.
Underhill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Underhill lands with a shot to the body.
Underhill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Underhill.
Underhill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filipovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underhill.
Underhill connects with a single shot there.
Underhill lands a left and a right that send Filipovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Underhill thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Filipovic is rocked!
Underhill closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Filipovic out cold! Filipovic corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Underhill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drake's choice of entrance music: Travis Porter - All the Way Turnt Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baby Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Drake tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Drake controlling the pace for now.
Drake prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Penn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Drake prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Drake lands with some strikes.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake controlling the position easily from mount.
Drake working Penn over with strikes here.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake unloading with bombs!
Drake dominating with strikes here.
Drake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake controlling the position easily from mount.
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Drake lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penn is rocked!
Drake unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Penn wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Drake celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Sucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernando Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sucker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Protest Life by SCUM. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald Sucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hernando Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sucker tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sucker.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sucker avoids it.
Sucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Sucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Sucker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sucker is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez is staying active underneath Sucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Sucker is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sucker to get the leverage.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sucker passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sucker is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
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.
Sucker is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Sucker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sucker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez trying to control but Sucker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gomez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sucker is not going to allow Gomez to sit and survive in this position.
Sucker goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Gomez escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Sucker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
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.
Sucker trying to get back to full guard but Gomez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gomez controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sucker working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Sucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Sucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernando Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
A clash of legs there as Sucker blocks the low kick.
Sucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Sucker circles away.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sucker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sucker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Sucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Hernando Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Sucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sucker.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Sucker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sucker throws out the jab.
Sucker lands the left hand.
Sucker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Sucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez is looking to score with low kicks.
Hernando Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sucker avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sucker misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Sucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Sucker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Sucker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sucker.
Gomez pushes Sucker off looking to stand but Sucker dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Sucker 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. This is the final round!
Sucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sucker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez tries to land a front kick but Sucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sucker.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sucker circles away.
Sucker shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Sucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Sucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Sucker blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Sucker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Sucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Sucker keeps it at a distance.
Sucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Sucker pushes him off.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez leaves Sucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez misses with a leg kick.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Sucker is avoiding it.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Sucker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sucker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sucker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sucker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sucker is fighting to break Gomez's control of his arms but Gomez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sucker is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomez!
Sucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donald Sucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sucker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four 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.
Sucker holding on.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hernando Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez in side control, throwing shots but Sucker defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hernando Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sucker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Sucker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hub Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Every Time I Die - Roman Holiday. 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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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hub Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba fails with the takedown.
Bubba moves away from the strike by Stackhouse.
Horrible takedown by Bubba or perhaps it was just good defense by Stackhouse which made him look bad.
Stackhouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bubba shoots for a double leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well. He's pushed Bubba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hub Bubba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stackhouse gets a takedown into half guard.
Stackhouse is looking to take a break and control but Bubba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stackhouse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bubba is trying to stand up here but Stackhouse is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse 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.
Bubba moves into full guard.
Stackhouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stackhouse postures up and lands a big shot to Bubba's brow.
Stackhouse drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stackhouse seems to have locked his on tight now - Bubba screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stackhouse, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dave Stackhouse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kelii Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Yoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Star Wars Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelii Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Yoda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hale tries to avoid it but Yoda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hale to the ground. Hale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hale throws a body punch but Yoda moves out of range.
Yoda lunges at Hale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hale's hand.
Yoda's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hale is looking to slow Yoda down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hale is looking to clinch.
Hale moves into the clinch.
Yoda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hale has Yoda pressed against the cage, preventing Yoda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Hale.
Yoda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yoda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoda lands a two punch combo.
Hale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Yoda pushes him off.
Hale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelii Hale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hale tries to clinch up.
Hale throws a body punch but Yoda moves out of range.
Yoda ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yoda fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoda connects with a right hand. Hale shakes it off.
Yoda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hale.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Yoda pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Yoda pushes him off.
A punch combination from Yoda misses.
Yoda thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelii Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yoda.
Yoda misses with a takedown attempt - Hale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Yoda moves out of range easily.
Hale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoda.
Yoda throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Yoda misses with a double jab
and Hale finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hale clinches up against the cage.
Yoda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoda is looking to break free of the clinch but Hale has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hale tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoda avoids the damage to the body.
Yoda misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yoda avoids it.
Hale slows down the pace here.
Hale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hale obliges.
Yoda wants to break free but Hale has control.
Hale is working Yoda over against the cage.
Yoda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoda ducks right into an uppercut from Hale.
Yoda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hale sprawls well. Hale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yoda gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoda looks gassed!
A punch combination from Hale misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hale pushes Yoda up against the cage in a clinch.
Hale stalling in the clinch.
Hale looking to throw knees to the head but Yoda is blocking nicely.
Hale is leaning against Yoda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yoda on the inside.
Hale crunches a lovely knee into Yoda's ribcage.
Yoda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hale.
Yoda letting Hale take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelii Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Hale - just one landing.
Yoda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hale can pounce on him.
Hale tries to clinch but Yoda moves out of range.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale scores with a nice head shot.
Hale tries to clinch but Yoda moves out of range.
Hale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hale lands a jab-cross combination.
Hale clinches but Yoda breaks the clinch
and Yoda counters with a stiff right hand.
Hale takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale crunches a lovely knee into Yoda's ribcage.
Yoda is breathing heavily.
Yoda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hale lands an elbow inside.
Hale lands an elbow inside that Yoda shrugs off.
Yoda avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Yoda avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yoda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoda backwards.
Hale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yoda blocks it with crossed arms.
Hale scores a nice knee to the body.
Hale lands an elbow that stopped Yoda in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hale throws an elbow but misses.
Hale has Yoda pushed against the cage.
Yoda blocks an uppercut.
Hale misses with a knee to the head.
Hale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yoda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelii Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yoda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale looking to throw knees to the head but Yoda is blocking nicely.
Hale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yoda can't break the clinch.
Yoda blocks an elbow strike from Hale.
Hale tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoda avoids the damage to the body.
Hale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hale.
Hale stalling in the clinch.
Yoda pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoda wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoda working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoda's guard.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Yoda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelii Hale dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yoda scores with a jab.
Hale looks for the body kick but Yoda saw that one coming.
Yoda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoda misses with a wild body shot.
Yoda misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoda.
Hale tries to clinch but Yoda is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale looks to land a combination but Yoda avoids it well.
Yoda misses with a body shot.
Yoda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yoda misses with a takedown
and Hale counters with a nice body kick.
Yoda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hale misses with a hook. Yoda ducked under it nicely.
Hale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hale connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hale.
Hale thows a body shot but no joy.
Hale wants to clinch
and Yoda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hale digs a good hook to Yoda's body.
Kelii Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hale is looking to clinch.
Hale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoda on the side of the head.
Hale wants to clinch up but Yoda keeps it at a distance.
Hale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelii Hale is winning the standup battle so far.
Hale wants to clinch.
Kelii Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale wants to clinch up but Yoda keeps it at a distance.
Hale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hale prevents Yoda from breaking the clinch.
Hale can't find room to land a body shot as Yoda controls the action.
Yoda is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Yoda avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Master Yoda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoda.
Yoda working hard to break the clinch.
Yoda is trying to force a seperation but Hale has the dominant position.
Yoda jumps guard but Hale stands there with Yoda around his waist. Yoda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelii Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yoda.
Hale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hale taking a breather.
Yoda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hale prevents a body shot from Yoda.
Hale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yoda throws a punch but it's blocked by Hale.
Hale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yoda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelii Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelii Hale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Lusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (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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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
6 - 2 - 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, Heimo Hulahula!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Hulahula as Lusk shoots in.
Hulahula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lusk. Lusk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left lands for Hulahula.
Lusk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hulahula checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hulahula, as that shot connected.
Lusk throws the kick towards the body but Hulahula avoids it.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lusk.
Lusk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hulahula is able to avoid easily.
Hulahula just misses with a punch to the body.
Lusk fails with the takedown.
Lusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lusk throws a body kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Hulahula.
Lusk misses with a jab to the body
and Hulahula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lusk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hulahula misses with a straight right.
Lusk throws a chopping leg kick but Hulahula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hulahula shoots in and bounces Lusk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hulahula landing some decent shots from guard.
Lusk wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hulahula's guard.
Lusk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hulahula looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hulahula looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hulahula!
Hulahula working the body and head with strikes.
Lusk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lusk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lusk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hulahula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulahula.
Hulahula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lusk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulahula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hulahula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lusk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Lusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lusk striking from the bottom.
Lusk looking for a sweep. Not yet Lusk, not yet.
Hulahula cracks Lusk with a solid left hand.
Lusk wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Lusk keeps moving.
Hulahula scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lusk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulahula!
Lusk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hulahula looks a forlorn figure.
Hulahula avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lusk.
Hulahula holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lusk tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hulahula holds on for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusk lands a big shot there that rocks Hulahula but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hulahula is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lusk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lusk won't let Hulahula get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hulahula is trying to escape the mount.
Lusk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hulahula is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hulahula and Lusk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hulahula manages to get back to half guard.
Lusk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hulahula is just riding it out for now. Lusk eventually gives up the hold.
Lusk stops Hulahula from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulahula is trying to get back to full guard.
Lusk is looking for a kimura here.
Lusk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hulahula sees it coming and defends easily.
Lusk is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lusk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lusk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hulahula counters with a single leg into guard. Lusk didn't expect that.
Lusk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hulahula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hulahula is in close to Lusk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hulahula advances position into side control!
Lusk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lusk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hulahula is trying to work for a kimura but Lusk is defending well.
Hulahula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lusk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hulahula.
Heimo Hulahula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lusk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hulahula preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hulahula throwing strikes from guard but Lusk blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lusk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hulahula preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hulahula throws a lazy right hand but Lusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lusk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hulahula as he avoids it easily.
Lusk misses with a body shot.
Lusk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hulahula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lusk was covering up waiting for the punch and Hulahula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hulahula postures up and lands a big shot to Lusk's brow.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Lusk keeps moving.
Hulahula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lusk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulahula!
Lusk misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusk landing punches.
Hulahula tries to lock up and control but Lusk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hulahula really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hulahula sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hulahula wants to improve his position but Lusk is controlling well.
Lusk trying to mount his opponent but Hulahula defends it.
Hulahula is trying to get back to full guard.
Hulahula regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lusk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lusk.
Hulahula wants to get back to his feet but Lusk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lusk scoring with some ground and pound.
Lusk throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lusk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulahula!
Lusk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lusk lands with some strikes.
Lusk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hulahula holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lusk tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lusk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hulahula because Lusk loaded up on that one.
Lusk avoids the attempt from Hulahula to control.
Hulahula is desperately trying to improve his position but Lusk has a good base and remains in mount.
Lusk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hulahula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lusk is landing with some decent strikes but Hulahula is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lusk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lusk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hulahula can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lusk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Lusk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hulahula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lusk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hulahula checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lusk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hulahula counters with a nice uppercut.
Hulahula scores with a takedown into Lusk's guard.
Hulahula stands up over Lusk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lusk wants to sweep but no luck.
Lusk is working hard here to advance position.
Hulahula wants to pass the guard but Lusk is keeping the position.
Lusk keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lusk wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hulahula connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusk misses the shot to the body.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lusk.
Lusk tries for a takedown but Hulahula circles away easily
and Hulahula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulahula is working for a submission of some sort.
Lusk wants to improve his position but Hulahula is controlling well.
Hulahula seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lusk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lusk wants to improve his position but Hulahula is controlling well.
Hulahula is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hulahula passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusk is trying to escape the mount.
Hulahula tries to control but Lusk wriggling away.
Hulahula lands a heavy elbow.
Lusk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hulahula lands a heavy elbow.
Lusk is looking to get to half guard.
Hulahula dominating with strikes here.
Hulahula dominating with strikes here.
Hulahula trying to control but Lusk is having none of it.
Lusk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusk tries to roll over but Hulahula keeps him under control.
Hulahula wants to control but Lusk is keeping him busy.
Hulahula working the head and body with strikes.
Lusk punching from the bottom.
Hulahula working over Lusk with some ground and pound. Lusk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lusk has hold of Hulahula's hands but Hulahula slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hulahula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lusk taking some punishment here, with Hulahula in his half guard.
Lusk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hulahula is working for a submission of some sort.
Hulahula seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lusk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four 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.
Hulahula wants to pass to mount but Lusk is defending the position.
Lusk is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lusk tries for a takedown but Hulahula circles away easily
and Hulahula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Lusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lusk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hulahula postures up and lands a big shot to Lusk's brow.
Hulahula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lusk wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lusk keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
Lusk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hulahula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hulahula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hulahula 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimo Hulahula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (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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24
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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23
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimbo Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bika moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Jenkins takes a swing at Bika's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Bika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Bika throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bika as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bika throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bika tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Bika.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bika swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bika.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Bika cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Bika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Bika lands a jab to the head.
Bika scores with a nice strike.
Bika scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Bika saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Bika scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Bika with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Bika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bika sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins misses with a jab to the body
and Bika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bika scores with a body shot.
Bika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bika misses with a body shot
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bika is pulling down on Jenkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Jenkins, at least for the moment.
Jenkins won't allow Bika to get back to his feet.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bika looking for a sweep. Not yet Bika, not yet.
Bika wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Bika blocks nicely.
Bika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Bika.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Bika counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Bika does no damage.
Bika moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bika dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bika connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenkins's hands.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elvis Bika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins shoots and misses
and Bika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jimbo Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bika counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bika lands a lovely overhand right.
Bika throws a chopping leg kick but Jenkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bika looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Bika cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
Bika closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Elvis Bika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bika throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bika dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut!
Bika slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Bika throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Bika finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bika lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bika misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bika counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins shoots and misses
and Bika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bika lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bika.
Bika scores with a punch to the head.
Bika uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Bika counters with a huge left! Jenkins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bika isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jenkins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bika!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Bika!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Erskine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vinegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinegar has chosen KRS ONE - Step into a world (Raptures delight) as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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216 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Erskine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Vinegar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinegar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erskine misses with a head kick.
Vinegar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vinegar is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinegar is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinegar wants to control but Erskine is keeping him busy.
Erskine is looking for a sweep. Vinegar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vinegar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erskine wants to get back to full guard.
Vinegar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinegar trying to control the action but Erskine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vinegar moves forwards but Erskine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Erskine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vinegar in his tracks.
Erskine lands a nice looking body kick.
Vinegar looks gassed!
Erskine tries to bum rush Vinegar with a series of wild strikes but Vinegar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erskine digs a good body shot into Vinegar's ribs.
Erskine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Erskine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinegar momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erskine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinegar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erskine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Owen Erskine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Erskine.
Vinegar is rocked!
Owen Erskine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinegar walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Erskine swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Owen Erskine!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Fama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravado has chosen Pray as his entrance music. Eddie Bravado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Fama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado thows a body shot but no joy.
Bravado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravado moves away from the strike by Fama.
A slow jab from Fama misses its intended target.
Donk. Fama catches Bravado right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Eddie Bravado has been cut.
Fama misses with a hook. Bravado ducked under it nicely.
Fama throws a one two combo.
Bravado slips a jab from Fama.
Bravado defending well as Fama loads up on a big left hand.
Fama tried to score with a low kick but Bravado checks it.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravado takes one to the chin there.
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!
Bravado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fama.
Fama takes a swing at Bravado's ribcage but misses.
Fama connects with a body shot.
Fama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fama works Bravado's body with a nice hook.
Fama stuffs the takedown.
Bravado looks gassed!
Bravado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravado walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Bravado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fama lands with a hook. Bravado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravado checks a low kick from Fama.
Fama scores with a three punch combo!
Fama throws a big shot that misses.
Bravado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fama cracks Bravado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fama scores with a decent looking hook.
Bravado fails with a takedown attempt.
Eugene Fama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravado.
Fama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugene Fama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravado misses with a double jab.
Bravado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fama cracks a nice hook into Bravado's ribs.
Fama lands a nice shot to the body.
Fama lands a jab to Bravado's midsection.
Fama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bravado is out of range and Fama settles back down.
Fama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravado's head.
Fama scores with the left hand. Bravado knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Fama.
Fama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bravado.
Fama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fama looks to land a right hand but Bravado moved out of range.
Bravado ducks right into an uppercut from Fama.
Jab by Fama.
Bravado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fama throws a good cross that connects.
Fama throws a leg kick but Bravado moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fama misses with a head kick.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fama as he jumps to the side.
Fama misses with the combination.
Fama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravado counters with a good low kick that Fama was not able to check.
Fama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bravado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fama.
Fama looks to land a right hand but Bravado moved out of range.
Bravado staying out of range there.
Fama staying out of range there.
Bravado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Fama misses.
Bravado throws a sloppy head kick and Fama moves out of range easily.
Fama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Fama fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bravado does no damage.
Bravado digs a good hook to Fama's body.
Bravado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fama, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravado wants a takedown.
Fama tries to circle away but Bravado has him pinned against the cage.
Fama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bravado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fama misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Fama misses the target.
Bravado pushes Fama up against the cage in a clinch.
Fama lands a body shot.
Fama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bravado is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fama to the mat. Fama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bravado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Fama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bravado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fama as he jumps to the side.
Fama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bravado slips under a jab from Fama.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bravado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fama swivels and escapes.
Bravado tries to land a leg kick but Fama saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Fama misses its intended target.
Bravado moves away from the strike by Fama.
A big left from Fama misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fama throws out a loose jab but Bravado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fama missing with a left hand there. Bravado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fama swivels and escapes.
Eugene Fama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravado.
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Fama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bravado.
Fama throws a series of punches but Bravado moves out of range.
Bravado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bravado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fama lands with an overhand left.
Bravado lands the left hand.
Bravado moves forwards but Fama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bravado checks the leg kick.
Bravado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fama throws a hook to the side of Bravado's head but Bravado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fama stuns Bravado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Fama.
Bravado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bravado lands a lovely overhand right.
Fama misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fama throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravado.
Bravado throws a right hand that Fama ducks under and follows up with a left that Fama also avoids with ease.
Bravado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravado.
Bravado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fama 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.
Eugene Fama is winning the standup battle so far.
Fama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Fama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fama misses with an uppercut. Bravado saw that one coming.
Fama throws a body punch but Bravado moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fama.
Fama lands a jab.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bravado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado wants to control the pace but Fama is squirming around nicely.
Fama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bravado trying to control but Fama is having none of it.
Bravado pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fama tries to control the position but Bravado now has his back.
Bravado thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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.
Bravado is persistently looking for the submission but Fama is defending it well.
Bravado is looking for a choke. Fama gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fama manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fama taking a breather here.
Bravado sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Fama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bravado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bravado slips under a jab from Fama.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fama controls Bravado momentarily but Bravado frees himself.
Bravado stopping the sweep attempt from Fama.
Bravado throws and elbow that misses. Fama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bravado's guard. Nice move by Fama!
Fama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravado looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado 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.
Fama looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fama misses with a double jab
and Bravado counters with a good low kick that Fama was not able to check.
Eugene Fama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fama lands with an overhand left.
Bravado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fama sprawls well initially but Bravado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bravado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fama!
Bravado landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado tries to control but Fama wriggling away.
Fama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bravado tries to control but Fama wriggling away.
Bravado stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bravado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fama was covering up waiting for the punch and Bravado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fama wants to stand and escape but Bravado is having none of it.
Bravado pushes down on Fama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravado wants to pass to mount but Fama is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fama wants to control but Bravado is keeping busy.
Fama tries to get to full guard but Bravado has control of the leg.
Bravado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bravado is looking for a kimura here.
Bravado works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravado trying to control but Fama is having none of it.
Bravado controlling the position easily from mount.
Fama is squirming around, avoiding Bravado's attempts to control the action.
Eddie Bravado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravado is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fama!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bravado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Fama!
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