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TDC Fight Night 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olumide Akomolede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikille Youe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olumide Akomolede has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olumide Akomolede! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikille Youe! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Youe throws a lazy right hand but Akomolede sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Akomolede avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Akomolede throws a hook but Youe blocks it. Youe misses with a straight left. Youe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akomolede's head. Akomolede slips a jab from Youe. Akomolede stuns Youe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Youe looks to land a right hand but Akomolede moved out of range. Youe throws a big shot that misses. Akomolede shoots in and bounces Youe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Akomolede pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Youe is keeping the position for now. Akomolede is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Youe keeping moving, preventing Akomolede from controlling successfully. Akomolede showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Youe can do anything to dispel that myth. Akomolede trying to control but Youe is working from the bottom. Akomolede sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Akomolede pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Youe is keeping the position for now. Akomolede trying to control the position from guard on top but Youe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Akomolede sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Youe's guard. Akomolede tries to pass the half guard into mount. Youe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Akomolede will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Akomolede controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Youe is not content to let Akomolede control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Olumide Akomolede just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Youe throws a hook but Akomolede blocks it. Akomolede uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Youe. Youe misses with a straight right. Youe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Youe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akomolede. Youe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Akomolede slips a jab from Youe. Akomolede really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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. Akomolede takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akomolede keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youe. Youe connects with a right hand. Akomolede shakes it off. Youe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Youe looks gassed! Akomolede ducks under a wild hook from Youe. Akomolede throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Youe.
It looks like Ikille Youe has been cut. Youe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akomolede. Youe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Youe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akomolede. Youe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Youe takes one to the side of the head.
Youe throws a shot from downtown. Akomolede moves away and avoids it. Akomolede lunges at Youe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Youe's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olumide Akomolede dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ikille Youe's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Akomolede misses with a looping right.
Youe is rocked! Akomolede connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Youe to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Akomolede!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olumide Akomolede!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between royce bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Tank has chosen The Trooper as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 cm
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140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, royce bain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Le Tank! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! bain shoots in for a takedown but Le Tank shows good takedown defense. bain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Tank as he avoids it easily. bain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. No luck with that takedown attempt from bain. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for royce bain. That's going to take a lot out of him. bain is breathing heavily. Le Tank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in bain's guard. Le Tank chips away with some ground and pound. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Le Tank looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Le Tank scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Le Tank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Le Tank is working bain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Le Tank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Le Tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bain is keeping the position for now. Le Tank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Le Tank connects with a couple of short punches. Le Tank with a nice head shot there.
bain is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Le Tank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bain's head. Oh bain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! bain can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Tank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Tank winds up and cracks bain with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Le Tank drops an elbow to the side of bain's head. bain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Tank scores with a couple of nice shots. Le Tank scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Le Tank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Le Tank scores with a big shot! bain's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save bain! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Le Tank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Laden's choice of entrance music: The Pilgrim Road. Osama Laden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Osama Laden! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Laden.
Laden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Laden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laden lands a jab-cross combination. Laden throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Laden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laden keeps the fight on the outside. Daniels closes the distance and clinches. Laden blocks the elbow strike.
Laden gets underhooks to prevent Daniels's takedown attempt.
Daniels stalls. Laden wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Laden is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laden managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laden tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position. Daniels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Laden is blocking nicely.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Laden is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage. Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laden wants to break free but Daniels has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Daniels. Laden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Daniels lands a nice knee to the body. Daniels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daniels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniels tries to clinch but Laden moves out of range. Laden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively. Laden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels. Laden throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease. Laden throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Laden.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laden throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease. Laden throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease. The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Osama Laden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off. Laden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Laden misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels wants to clinch. Laden throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease. Laden throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease. A leg kick checked by Daniels. Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laden.
Daniels has closed the distance and engaged Laden in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laden avoids it. Daniels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daniels wants to clinch. Laden throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range. Daniels tries to clinch up. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Laden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels gets a clinch. Daniels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laden tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Daniels dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laden pulls him back up using the underhooks. Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Laden 's eye.
It looks like Osama Laden has been cut. Laden takes an elbow to the temple. Daniels has Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels is stalling here.
Daniels misses with a knee strike.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laden's defenses. Daniels has Laden pressed against the cage, preventing Laden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels. Nice elbow from Daniels. Daniels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daniels misses with an elbow strike.
Laden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels has Laden pressed against the cage, preventing Laden from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Daniels with a knee to the head.
Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daniels seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laden breaks the clinch.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy. Daniels clinches. Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laden throws a right and a left that both miss. Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laden, pushing him back against the cage. Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Daniels wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laden blocks it with crossed arms. Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Osama Laden's cut even more. Daniels lands an elbow inside. Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Laden is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him. Laden tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Laden is breathing heavily. Daniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laden pulls him back up using the underhooks. Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside. Daniels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laden's defenses. Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Daniels has Laden pressed against the cage, preventing Laden from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Daniels lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Laden with a big uppercut! Laden tries to clinch up but Daniels pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Laden to the mat! Laden covers up and Daniels unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Daniels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tacit Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Jagielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tacit Duxx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamil Jagielski! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jagielski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Duxx moves into full guard.
Jagielski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Duxx keeping full guard, as Jagielski tries to pass. Jagielski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duxx dives on top into guard. Jagielski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jagielski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Duxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duxx prevents Jagielski from improving his position. Jagielski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duxx. Jagielski is trying to get back to full guard. Jagielski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Jagielski manages to get to full guard.
Duxx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Duxx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jagielski on the ground. Duxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Duxx stopping the sweep attempt from Jagielski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Duxx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jagielski looks gassed! Duxx rushes Jagielski and presses him up against the cage. Jagielski gets control of Duxx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jagielski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Jagielski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duxx is aware though and is defending well. Duxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jagielski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duxx has managed to get both his arms back between Jagielski's legs - danger averted. Duxx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jagielski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duxx postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jagielski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duxx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jagielski wants to sweep here but Duxx controlling him for the moment. Duxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Duxx wants to stand but Jagielski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Duxx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Duxx throwing strikes from guard but Jagielski blocks nicely. Jagielski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Duxx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jagielski's head. Duxx with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jagielski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duxx has managed to get both his arms back between Jagielski's legs - danger averted. Jagielski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Duxx stands up over Jagielski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jagielski looking for subs off his back but Duxx has passed one foot through into half guard.
Duxx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tacit Duxx dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jagielski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duxx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tacit Duxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jagielski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duxx but Duxx pushes him off and we're back to square one. Duxx lands a jab to Jagielski's midsection. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duxx doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagielski circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duxx looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Duxx darts in and clinches Jagielski up against the cage. Jagielski can't get the takedown.
Jagielski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duxx with a knee to the head.
Duxx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Duxx misses with a knee strike.
Duxx unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jagielski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Duxx tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duxx connects with a knee to the head.
Jagielski is breathing heavily. Duxx misses with a knee to the head. Duxx lands a left hand.
Duxx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagielski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duxx lands with a light punch inside. Jagielski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Duxx is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jagielski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagielski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jagielski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Duxx prevents Jagielski from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Duxx tries to improve position but can't. Jagielski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duxx rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jagielski's guard! Nice work there by Duxx! Jagielski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duxx passes into side control.
Duxx lands a decent elbow from side control. Jagielski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duxx's best efforts. Jagielski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duxx's back! Duxx tries to roll but Jagielski sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagielski is persistently looking for the submission but Duxx is defending it well.
Jagielski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Jagielski looking to break Duxx's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Duxx remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jagielski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Jagielski is looking for a choke. Duxx gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Duxx manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Duxx is in close to Jagielski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jagielski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Duxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duxx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Duxx postures up and lands a big shot to Jagielski's brow. Jagielski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duxx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jagielski. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jagielski tries to bench press Duxx off him but Duxx keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tacit Duxx dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duxx lands with a shot to the body. Duxx tries a low kick but Jagielski avoids it. Kamil Jagielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Duxx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Jagielski pushes him off. Duxx stuffs the takedown. Duxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Duxx fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jagielski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jagielski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Duxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jagielski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tacit Duxx is winning the standup battle so far. Duxx tries to clinch but Jagielski moves out of range. Duxx lands a jab to the head.
Jagielski tries for a takedown but Duxx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Duxx moves into the clinch successfully.
Duxx unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jagielski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duxx lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Duxx. Duxx with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Duxx.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duxx misses with a knee strike.
Duxx tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jagielski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tacit Duxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Jagielski. Duxx landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duxx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Duxx with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duxx is pressed up against the cage. Jagielski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duxx down to the mat. Duxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jagielski moves out of range as Duxx throws a body kick.
Duxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jagielski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Duxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jagielski tries for a takedown but Duxx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jagielski shoots in for a takedown but Duxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Duxx closes the distance and clinches. Jagielski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jagielski has hold of one of Duxx's legs. Duxx is fighting the takedown attempt but Jagielski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jagielski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagielski has Duxx in his guard. Duxx is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagielski has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duxx throwing strikes from guard but Jagielski blocks nicely. Jagielski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Duxx distracts Jagielski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jagielski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jagielski 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagielski is working for a submission of some sort.
Duxx tries to roll over but Jagielski keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jagielski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Duxx! Jagielski takes Duxx's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Duxx is in trouble. Duxx is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jagielski gets his way!
Tacit Duxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jagielski looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight! Tacit Duxx showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duxx, 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... Tacit Duxx!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Negao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gonzalez (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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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcello Negao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Negao misses. Gonzalez leaves Negao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Marcello Negao has been cut. Gonzalez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Negao is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard. Gonzalez prevents Negao from improving his position. Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Negao keeps working. Negao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Negao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Negao is trying to stand up here but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gonzalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzalez lands in his opponent's guard. Negao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Negao keeps moving. Negao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gonzalez escapes and throws Negao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez is working Negao over with some ground and pound from side control. Gonzalez taking a break here but Negao is having none of it and regains half guard. Gonzalez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Negao is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negao defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Negao is working away. Negao 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. Negao with a poor takedown so Gonzalez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gonzalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Negao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well. Gonzalez passes Negao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Negao actively working from the bottom here. Negao tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg. Gonzalez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Negao to stand up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Negao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Negao fights it but they end up in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Gonzalez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcello Negao's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Negao. Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Negao manages to get back to half guard. Negao tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control. Negao works his way to full guard. Good work. Gonzalez trying to control but Negao is working from the bottom. Negao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gonzalez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Negao. Negao on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Negao wants to control but Gonzalez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gonzalez connects with a decent elbow. Negao is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Negao sneaks back into half guard. Negao looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Negao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gonzalez drops an elbow to the side of Negao's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Negao actively working from the bottom here. Gonzalez throwing shots but Negao is blocking nicely. Gonzalez is thwarting Negao's attempts to control the position. Negao looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Negao is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Negao! Negao tries to get back to half guard but can't. Negao tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Negao is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez with the ground and pound from mount. Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Negao is squirming around nicely. Negao tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control. Gonzalez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Negao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marcello Negao's cut is getting worse. Gonzalez landing shots from mount.
Jeez, Marcello Negao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcello Negao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pete Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Kelly! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from OHoulahan, before circling back to the center of the mat. OHoulahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. OHoulahan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. OHoulahan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kelly works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Kelly wants to get back to his feet. Kelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from OHoulahan. Kelly wants to sweep here but OHoulahan controlling him for the moment. OHoulahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kelly pushes OHoulahan off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OHoulahan at a distance.
OHoulahan is breathing heavily. Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for OHoulahan! OHoulahan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelly with a couple of short strikes. Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kelly breaks from OHoulahan's wrist control and lands an elbow. OHoulahan tries to get back to half guard but can't. OHoulahan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kelly landing shots from mount. Kelly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kelly looking to finish OHoulahan with some ground and pound. This is bad for OHoulahan! Kelly landing punches. Kelly breaks from OHoulahan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kelly is landing with some decent strikes but OHoulahan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. OHoulahan is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea. Kelly breaks from OHoulahan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kelly working OHoulahan over with strikes here. Kelly lands a big shot there that rocks OHoulahan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelly working away from the top, dropping strikes. Kelly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kelly landing shots from mount. OHoulahan is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea. Kelly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly with the ground and pound from mount. Kelly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kelly dominating with strikes here. OHoulahan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. OHoulahan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Kelly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kelly cracks OHoulahan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
Kelly landing shots from mount. Kelly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Kelly cracks OHoulahan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. OHoulahan can't escape the position.
Kelly with shots to the head and body - OHoulahan looks very uncomfortable down there. Kelly unloading with bombs! OHoulahan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. OHoulahan is wriggling around trying to escape.
OHoulahan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kelly lands a big shot there that rocks OHoulahan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelly unloading with bombs! OHoulahan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kelly unloading with bombs! Kelly unloading with bombs! Kelly lands with some strikes. Kelly working OHoulahan over with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Kelly dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. OHoulahan is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Kelly looking to finish OHoulahan with some ground and pound. This is bad for OHoulahan! Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. OHoulahan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kelly.
OHoulahan is working to get back to half guard.
OHoulahan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OHoulahan is looking to escape. Kelly scoring with strikes but OHoulahan is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
Kelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kelly landing strikes from the mount and OHoulahan is in trouble! Kelly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OHoulahan's face.
Charlie Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far. Kelly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OHoulahan's face.
OHoulahan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Kelly with good strikes from the mount here! Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can OHoulahan hang on? Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish! OHoulahan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ground and pound from Kelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OHoulahan regains full guard. Nicely done. OHoulahan striking off his back but it's not causing Kelly any problems. OHoulahan has momentary wrist control but Kelly slips an elbow through the middle. Kelly postures up and lands a big shot to OHoulahan's brow. OHoulahan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! OHoulahan wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling him. Kelly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kelly works over OHoulahan with some ground and pound from guard. Kelly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kelly lands a couple of digs. Kelly cracks OHoulahan with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly works over OHoulahan with some ground and pound from guard. Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OHoulahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. OHoulahan wants to sweep but no luck. Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OHoulahan's head. Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard. OHoulahan is looking to improve his position.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but OHoulahan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kelly wants to pass the guard but OHoulahan is defending well. OHoulahan taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard. Nice strikes from Kelly there. OHoulahan is looking to improve his position.
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. OHoulahan has hold of Kelly's hands but Kelly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. OHoulahan wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. OHoulahan shoots and misses and Kelly counters with a one-two to the body. Charlie Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly. Kelly landing strikes. OHoulahan taking a bit of punishment here - Kelly scoring with strikes. OHoulahan is looking to reverse the position. Kelly cracks OHoulahan with a big elbow. OHoulahan is looking for a sweep. Kelly working the body and head with strikes. Kelly working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
OHoulahan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed OHoulahan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kelly slips a straight right by OHoulahan. OHoulahan with a poor takedown and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kelly won't allow OHoulahan to get back to his feet. Kelly is working OHoulahan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kelly won't allow OHoulahan to get back to his feet. Kelly preventing the sweep. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches. Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body. Kelly preventing the sweep. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body. OHoulahan wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position. Kelly is in close to OHoulahan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. OHoulahan can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. OHoulahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kelly is nestled in close to OHoulahan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. OHoulahan is looking to improve his position.
OHoulahan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
OHoulahan taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
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. Kelly drops an elbow to the side of OHoulahan's head. Kelly scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kelly trying to control from half guard but OHoulahan is working away. OHoulahan wants to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelly lands a nice short elbow. OHoulahan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots. Kelly drops an elbow to the side of OHoulahan's head. OHoulahan is trying to get back to full guard. OHoulahan has hold of Kelly's hands but Kelly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly controlling the action here. OHoulahan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly. OHoulahan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kelly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kelly is nestled in close to OHoulahan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kelly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. OHoulahan is trying to stand back up but Kelly is controlling him
Kelly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kelly tries to pass to full mount but OHoulahan defends it.
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. Kelly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kelly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kelly prevents OHoulahan from standing back up.
Kelly working over OHoulahan with some ground and pound. OHoulahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. OHoulahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kelly working over OHoulahan with some ground and pound. OHoulahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Charlie Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. OHoulahan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Paddy OHoulahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kelly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Praegitzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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142 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CM Punk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Praegitzer! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Punk misses with a body shot.
Punk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Praegitzer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Punk dives in and grabs Praegitzer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Praegitzer pushes down on Punk's head and hops out. Praegitzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Punk thows a body shot but no joy. Punk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Praegitzer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Praegitzer keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully. Praegitzer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Praegitzer pulls Punk in to control the position. Praegitzer working a defensive guard here.
Punk is in close to Praegitzer's body, working some short punches and elbows. Punk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Praegitzer is adopting a defensive guard. Praegitzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Punk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Punk postures up in Praegitzer's guard and throws a big left but Praegitzer blocks it. Punk pushes down on Praegitzer's leg and manages to get into half guard. Punk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Praegitzer moves into full guard.
Praegitzer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Punk is aware though and is defending well. Punk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Praegitzer is trying to keep Punk in close.
Praegitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punk. Punk drops back looking for a leg! Praegitzer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Praegitzer manages to kick Punk off! Punk jumps back into Praegitzer's guard. Punk is breathing heavily. Punk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Praegitzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Praegitzer pulls Punk in close to prevent any damage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Punk tries to free his leg and advance position but Praegitzer is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Punk thuds a left hand into Praegitzer's body. Praegitzer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Punk is trying to defend but Praegitzer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Punk punching from the bottom.
Punk is not content to let Praegitzer control the position. Praegitzer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Punk kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Praegitzer controlling the action here. Punk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Punk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Punk trying to control but Praegitzer postures up.
Punk is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Punk with a poor takedown and Praegitzer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Praegitzer trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom. Punk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punk keeping moving, preventing Praegitzer from controlling successfully. Punk is trying to keep Praegitzer in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Praegitzer wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving. Praegitzer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Punk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Praegitzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Praegitzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Praegitzer wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving. Punk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Praegitzer dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Praegitzer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Punk's half guard. Punk actively working from the bottom here. Praegitzer is taking a breather. Punk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Praegitzer prevents Punk from improving his position. Punk gets back to full guard.
Praegitzer wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving. Punk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Praegitzer manages to get himself to full guard.
Punk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Punk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Praegitzer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Praegitzer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Praegitzer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Praegitzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Punk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Punk postures up and lands a big shot to Praegitzer's brow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Punk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Praegitzer backs up against the cage.
It looks like Josh Praegitzer has been cut. CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Praegitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punk. Praegitzer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Punk counters with a single leg into guard. Praegitzer didn't expect that. Punk is looking to work some ground and pound but Praegitzer has wrist control. Punk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Praegitzer working for a triangle but Punk defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Praegitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punk. Praegitzer pulls Punk in close to prevent any damage. Punk slips nicely into half guard. Punk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Praegitzer is just riding it out for now. Punk eventually gives up the hold. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Punk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Praegitzer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Punk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Punk's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Punk wants to hold on but Praegitzer pushes him away. Punk tries to reverse the position but Praegitzer maintains control. Punk tries to hold on but Praegitzer postures up. Punk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Punk throwing hammer fists to the chest of Praegitzer. What's that going to do exactly? Praegitzer moves to take his opponent's back. CM Punk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Praegitzer working for a choke but Punk is defending well. Praegitzer controls the action. Punk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Praegitzer's guard. Nice work there by Punk.
Punk is looking to work some ground and pound but Praegitzer has wrist control. Punk 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. Punk wants to control from the top but Praegitzer keeps moving. Praegitzer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Punk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Punk distracts Praegitzer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Punk preventing the sweep. Punk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Praegitzer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Praegitzer looking to control.
Punk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Josh Praegitzer's cut. That's time! Punk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Punk scores with a hook to the body. Praegitzer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. CM Punk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Punk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Praegitzer! Punk looking to control but Praegitzer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Praegitzer is looking to improve his position but Punk isn't that keen on the idea. Punk scoring with strikes but Praegitzer is staying in there. Praegitzer can't escape the position.
Praegitzer tries to lock up and control but Punk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Punk lands a nice shot to the head. Punk lands with some strikes. Punk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Praegitzer hang on? Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice elbow there by Punk.
That's one minute gone in the round. Praegitzer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Punk working the ground and pound effectively.
Punk lands a nice shot to the head. Punk looking to control but Praegitzer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Praegitzer regains half guard. Punk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Praegitzer keeping control of the position. Praegitzer looking for submissions off his back. Punk 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Punk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Praegitzer's head. Praegitzer is trying to control but can't.
Punk lands strikes from half guard. Praegitzer is looking to improve his position.
Punk seems to be working for a kimura but Praegitzer defends the submission attempt. Praegitzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punk. Praegitzer wants to improve his position but Punk is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Punk lands a jab to Praegitzer's midsection. Punk tries to clinch but Praegitzer moves away and Praegitzer counters with a nice double leg into guard. Punk tries to strike from the bottom.
Punk is looking for a triangle but Praegitzer pushes his legs off easily.
Punk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Praegitzer postures up.
Punk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Praegitzer! Praegitzer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Punk.
Praegitzer wants to control but Punk is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Praegitzer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Praegitzer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Punk landing strikes, looking to finish! Praegitzer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Punk.
Praegitzer is working to get back to half guard.
Praegitzer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Praegitzer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Praegitzer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! CM Punk showed his dominance in that final round. Well Punk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CM Punk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Ray White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Maia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Ray White! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Maia on that attempt. Maia fails with the takedown. White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White lands a jab to the nose. Maia moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off. White misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for White! White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Maia fails to take his opponent's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. White working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. White wants to control but Maia is having none of it. White is looking to get to half guard. Maia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. White can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maia controlling the pace for now. White can't escape the position.
Maia avoids the attempt from White to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. White is working to get back to half guard.
Maia avoids the attempt from White to control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth. Maia landing strikes from the mount. White tries to get back to half guard but can't. White looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Maia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but White has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Maia working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but White is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maia has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! White taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braulio Maia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Condor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BJ Penn. Condor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sepultura - Ratamahatta. Pablo Condor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Condor! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn shoots in and drives through. Condor sprawls well. Penn shoots in for a takedown but Condor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A punch combination from Condor misses. Penn shoots in but Condor avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Condor misses with a two punch combination.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Condor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Condor leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Condor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Condor lands a jab. A combination from Condor does no damage. Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Condor keeps working. Condor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Condor has an active guard here but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Condor wants to get back to full guard. Condor wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Condor defending well. Condor actively working from the bottom here. Penn passes to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Condor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Penn. Condor can't do much from the bottom here. Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Condor, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Condor is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it. Penn tries to score with some ground and pound. Condor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Penn moves into full mount! Condor 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. Ground and pound from Penn. Penn misses with a head shot. Condor uses the momentum to regain guard. Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Condor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard. Penn is breathing heavily. Penn wants to sweep here but Condor controlling him for the moment. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Condor is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Condor has managed to sneak the leg through. Condor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Condor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Condor trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Condor prevents Penn from getting the reversal. Penn wants to hold on but Condor pushes him away. Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Condor get's back to his feet. Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice sprawl there from Condor as Penn shoots in. Condor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut. Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Condor stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Condor scores with a jab to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn. Condor throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Condor dominated that round. The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Condor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks. Penn shoots for a takedown but Condor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Condor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively. Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Condor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oooh a lovely combination from Condor sends Penn down but not out. Condor dives into side control looking to finish.
Penn is rocked! Condor controlling from side mount. Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Condor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working. Penn tries to bench press Condor off him but Condor keeps the position. Penn seems to have got his legs back now. Penn is working hard here to advance position. Condor wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Condor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penn manages to get back to half guard. Condor trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Condor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Condor controlling the action here. Condor is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer. Condor wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position. Penn tries to roll over but Condor keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn. Condor wants to stand but Penn is controlling his posture from full guard. Penn is looking for a triangle but Condor pushes his legs off easily.
Condor sitting in guard, not really doing much. Penn pushes a forearm under Condor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Condor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Assante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assante is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lose Yourself. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Ford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Assante! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ford lands with a straight right. Assante didn't see that one coming. Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ford looks to land a body kick but Assante moved away. Ford connects with a right hand. Assante shakes it off. Assante gets a clinch. Ford working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford. A looping hook to the body misses from Assante. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet. Ford lands a jab. Ford is looking to chop away at Assante's legs. A solid leg kick lands there for Assante.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Assante lands with a kick to the temple. Ford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Assante moves into the clinch successfully.
Assante scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ford looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Assante as the two fighters clinch.
Assante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Assante scores with a nice short uppercut. Assante gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Assante.
Ford is breathing heavily. Assante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Assante lands a nice shot to the body. Assante lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Assante.
Assante is working Ford over against the cage. Assante lands a nice shot to the body. Assante lands a nice shot to the body. Assante presses Ford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice left hand lands by Assante.
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! Assante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not. Assante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Assante. Assante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford is rocked! Assante lands a right hand. Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A shot in the inside from Assante. Assante lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ford to his knees! Assante keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Assante!
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