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HFC 29 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Suvanto (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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216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Suvanto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suvanto lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Suvanto lands a with a good body shot.
Suvanto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Suvanto looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Suvanto lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suvanto. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Suvanto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suvanto dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Suvanto throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Suvanto looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suvanto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Suvanto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suvanto has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suvanto's guard.
Suvanto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Suvanto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Suvanto can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to stand but Suvanto is controlling his head.
Suvanto tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working away.
Jones tries to stand but Suvanto is controlling his head.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Suvanto get back to his feet.
Suvanto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Suvanto moves out of range.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook but Suvanto blocks it.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Suvanto counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Suvanto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Suvanto avoids them all with ease.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suvanto moves away.
Suvanto slips a straight right by Jones.
Suvanto waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
Suvanto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suvanto.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suvanto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suvanto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suvanto throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Suvanto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suvanto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Suvanto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suvanto has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Suvanto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Suvanto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Suvanto's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suvanto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suvanto swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suvanto.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suvanto manages to avoid it.
Suvanto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Suvanto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suvanto.
Suvanto misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suvanto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Suvanto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Suvanto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suvanto looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suvanto.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suvanto slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Suvanto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Suvanto moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to bum rush Suvanto with a series of wild strikes but Suvanto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikko Suvanto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suvanto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Suvanto. Suvanto gets slowly back to his feet.
Suvanto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Suvanto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suvanto on the ground.
Suvanto looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jones tries to hold on but Suvanto pushes him away.
Suvanto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Suvanto goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Suvanto is breathing heavily.
Suvanto has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Suvanto wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Suvanto has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Suvanto is trying to keep Jones in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and waves to Suvanto to follow him.
Suvanto lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Jones.
It looks like Mikko Suvanto has been cut.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a body shot
and Suvanto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to stand but Suvanto is controlling the position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto stops Jones from standing up.
Suvanto works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Suvanto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Suvanto stops Jones from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suvanto looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Suvanto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Suvanto getting side control.
Suvanto throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Suvanto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Suvanto is looking for a kimura here.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suvanto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Suvanto is controlling him
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suvanto dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Suvanto motions for Jones to come forward. Suvanto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suvanto looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suvanto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suvanto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikko Suvanto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikko Suvanto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Suvanto lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Suvanto misses with a few strikes there.
Suvanto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a body punch but Suvanto moves out of range.
Suvanto fails with the takedown
and Suvanto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suvanto feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Suvanto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suvanto with a nice head shot there.
Jones controls Suvanto momentarily but Suvanto frees himself.
Suvanto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suvanto scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suvanto!
Jones is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jones misses with the combination.
Suvanto swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Suvanto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suvanto is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suvanto to get the leverage.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Suvanto advancing to mount.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Suvanto is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Suvanto is controlling him well.
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. Suvanto connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Suvanto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suvanto seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Suvanto wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Suvanto is having none of it.
Suvanto is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Suvanto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suvanto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Suvanto lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to control but Suvanto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Suvanto from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones kicks off Suvanto and gets to his feet.
Suvanto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Suvanto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suvanto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suvanto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suvanto working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Suvanto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suvanto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Mikko Suvanto!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mikko Suvanto!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mikko Suvanto!
Mikko Suvanto wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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176 cm
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184 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Baley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SilvA closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
SilvA is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baley kicks SilvA off and gets back to his feet.
Baley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Baley.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
SilvA is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SilvA wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baley, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baley pushes SilvA away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, SilvA gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
SilvA tries to advance to mount but Baley denies him.
Baley pushes SilvA away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, SilvA gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
SilvA looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baley prevents SilvA from improving position.
SilvA advances to full mount.
Baley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
SilvA is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
SilvA is going olschool here, as he tries to force Baley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baley shrugs it off.
SilvA has control of Baley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baley'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.
SilvA has control of Baley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baley tries to buck SilvA off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
SilvA looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. SilvA locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Baley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce SilvA!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis comes to the cage accompanied by Bring the Noise -Anthrax. Paul is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lick It Up. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stanley Paul enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Alexis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Paul!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexis swivels and escapes.
Alexis has managed to clinch.
Alexis drops Paul with a big knee straight up the middle! Paul is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Stanley Paul has been cut.
Alexis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Stanley Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexis gets a clinch.
Alexis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paul tries to break free but Alexis pushes him back against the cage.
Paul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexis lands a knee to the body.
Alexis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Alexis has the dominant position.
Paul looking to throw knees to the head but Alexis is blocking nicely.
Alexis tries a knee to the head but Paul blocks it.
Alexis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paul uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to control but Alexis is working from the bottom.
Alexis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Paul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexis's head.
Paul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Alexis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paul had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alexis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Paul Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alexis's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis is in bad spot here.
Alexis staying busy and making it hard for Paul to control.
Paul misses with a punch to the head.
Paul lands punches and elbows.
Alexis is in bad spot here.
Paul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alexis covering up well under a series of strikes from Paul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paul lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Alexis hold on?!
Alexis trying to control the position but Paul manages to sink in the hooks.
Paul loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alexis hold on?
Paul thows a strike but Alexis uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Alexis as he ends up in Paul 's guard!
Paul 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.
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.
Paul pushes Alexis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexis slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexis moves out of range of the leg kick from Paul.
Paul tries to keep at a distance but Alexis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexis keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Paul.
Paul looks gassed!
Paul dips to his left and cracks Alexis with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Alexis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Paul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Paul misses with a head kick.
Paul connects with a single shot there.
Alexis misses with a head kick.
Alexis moves into the clinch successfully.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Alexis has the dominant position.
Paul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paul.
A frustrated look appears on Paul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexis pulls Paul into guard.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Alexis blocks nicely.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis wriggles free and stands up.
Paul stuns Alexis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul.
Paul fails to land the takedown.
Mason Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Paul.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Alexis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Alexis.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Alexis sprawls well.
Alexis tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paul throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis misses with a looping right.
Paul throws the left hand but Alexis avoids the punch easily.
Alexis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Alexis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Paul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexis counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexis.
Alexis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexis dives on top into guard.
Alexis wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Alexis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexis trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexis prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexis counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Alexis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Paul's cut.
That's time! Alexis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Paul wants to clinch
and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Paul wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paul smiles and moves away.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexis.
Alexis rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul looks to clinch
and Alexis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexis instigates a clinch.
Alexis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Alexis works on Paul's body with a couple of short punches.
Paul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paul working some strikes from top position.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexis is keeping the position for now.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexis wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paul wants to control from the top but Alexis keeps moving.
Alexis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexis lands a body shot.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexis throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Paul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paul.
Paul tries to clinch but Alexis moves away
and Alexis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Mason Alexis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul tries to clinch but Alexis moves away
and Alexis counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul tries to clinch but Alexis moves away
and Alexis counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexis rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
Paul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the cage.
Alexis lands a hook that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul wants to break free but Alexis has control.
Paul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to control from the top but Alexis keeps moving.
Alexis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexis, not yet.
Paul trying to control but Alexis is working from the bottom.
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexis 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.
Alexis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mason Alexis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexis, 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 for Mason Alexis!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mason Alexis!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mason Alexis!
Mason Alexis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dostojevskij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Rage acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Dostojevskij !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimbo Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostojevskij tries a head kick but it misses.
Dostojevskij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dostojevskij on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rage taking a breather here.
Rage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dostojevskij tries to escape but Rage is in control.
Rage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dostojevskij tries to buck Rage off but Rage is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to control the position but Dostojevskij is working away.
Dostojevskij is trying to get back to his feet.
Rage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Rage.
Dostojevskij tries to buck Rage off but Rage is having none of it.
Rage lands a few punches from side control.
Rage throws a strike aimed at the side of Dostojevskij 's head but Dostojevskij avoids it well.
Dostojevskij is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rage off and has taken his back!
Dostojevskij throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rage is trying to break free.
Dostojevskij really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rage.
Rage trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostojevskij wants to control the position but Rage frees himself and scrambles - Dostojevskij manages to regain control in side control.
Rage is trying to improve his position.
Dostojevskij wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dostojevskij is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dostojevskij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dostojevskij gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Dostojevskij is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dostojevskij is on top in guard.
Dostojevskij trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Dostojevskij avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dostojevskij looking to pass the guard.
Dostojevskij trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dostojevskij gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dostojevskij passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostojevskij is keen to just control but Rage is a slippery customer.
Dostojevskij trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage wants to control but Dostojevskij is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dostojevskij throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dostojevskij tries to stand and escape but Rage is controlling the position.
Dostojevskij missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rage moves into full guard.
Rage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rage is thwarting Dostojevskij 's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Rage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dostojevskij throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dostojevskij plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Dostojevskij as Rage shoots in.
Dostojevskij thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dostojevskij !
Dostojevskij is working to get back to half guard.
Dostojevskij tries to buck Rage off but he can't manage it.
Rage is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dostojevskij to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dostojevskij shrugs it off.
Rage prevents Dostojevskij from getting the reversal.
Dostojevskij wants to hold on but Rage pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostojevskij tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rage tries to control but Dostojevskij wriggling away.
Rage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dostojevskij can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Dostojevskij is trying desperately to improve position.
Dostojevskij taking shots to the head.
Dostojevskij takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dostojevskij is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dostojevskij is working hard here to advance position.
Rage lands with some strikes.
Dostojevskij is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dostojevskij has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rage working Dostojevskij over with strikes here.
Dostojevskij is desperately trying to improve his position but Rage has a good base and remains in mount.
Rage trying to control but Dostojevskij is having none of it.
Dostojevskij is looking to improve his position but Rage isn't that keen on the idea.
Rage unloading with bombs!
Rage avoids the attempt from Dostojevskij to control.
Rage lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dostojevskij tries to reverse the position but Rage maintains control.
Rage dominating with strikes here.
Dostojevskij working to try and regain half guard.
Rage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rage lands a nice shot to the head.
Rage looking for a guillotine from mount but Dostojevskij is having none of it.
Rage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostojevskij squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dostojevskij is trying desperately to improve position.
Rage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dostojevskij manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rage takes a little break here. Dostojevskij wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage tries for a kimura but Dostojevskij is defending well.
Dostojevskij is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rage tried to score with a low kick but Dostojevskij checks it.
Rage tries to clinch but Dostojevskij is having none of it.
Dostojevskij throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dostojevskij thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage scores a takedown into full mount!
Dostojevskij is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rage is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dostojevskij to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dostojevskij shrugs it off.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dostojevskij is trying to stand up.
Rage lands a big elbow.
Dostojevskij wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rage.
You get the feeling that Dostojevskij really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dostojevskij tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
Dostojevskij slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rage working over Dostojevskij with some ground and pound. Dostojevskij looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dostojevskij keeps working.
Dostojevskij is trying to stand.
Dostojevskij wants to improve his position but Rage is controlling well.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Dostojevskij is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rage landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dostojevskij can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dostojevskij tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
Dostojevskij can't escape the position.
Rage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rage controlling from mount.
Dostojevskij wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostojevskij is working to get back to half guard.
Rage with a couple of short strikes.
Dostojevskij is trying to escape the mount.
Dostojevskij is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rage wants to finish this one by submission but Dostojevskij is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rage.
Rage landing shots from mount.
Ivan Dostojevskij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimbo Rage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dostojevskij is looking to improve his position but Rage isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to secure an arm triangle but Dostojevskij defends it well.
Dostojevskij really wants to buck Rage off and get back to his feet.
Dostojevskij is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dostojevskij is looking to improve his position but Rage isn't that keen on the idea.
Rage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dostojevskij tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Kimbo Rage!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kimbo Rage!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kimbo Rage!
Kimbo Rage wins by unanimous decision!
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