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BFC 70: Belfort vs Linderoth PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Steggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hansen's choice of entrance music: Wings of a Butterfly. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Steggman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steggman but Steggman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hansen looks for a takedown but Steggman sprawls well.
Steggman scores with the left hand. Hansen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Christian Steggman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hansen.
Hansen shoots for a takedown but Steggman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steggman thows a body kick. Hansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steggman is fending him off so far but Hansen persists. Nope, Steggman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Steggman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Steggman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steggman throws a head kick but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steggman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Steggman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hansen looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Steggman.
Marcus Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steggman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steggman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steggman looks to land a body kick but Hansen moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Steggman.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Steggman looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hansen is defended easily by Steggman.
Hansen slips a jab and a cross from Steggman.
Steggman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hansen. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steggman.
Hansen gets caught flat footed, as Steggman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steggman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steggman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Steggman from controlling successfully.
Steggman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steggman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steggman postures up and lands a big shot to Hansen's brow.
Steggman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Steggman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steggman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
Hansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steggman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steggman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steggman manages to get himself to full guard.
Steggman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steggman has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen has gone for a leg lock! Steggman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hansen's guard.
Steggman is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steggman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steggman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hansen is looking for a triangle but Steggman pushes his legs off easily.
Steggman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Steggman seems to have locked his on tight now - Hansen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Steggman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Christian Steggman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doc Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Raithert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - Wild Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Doc Morbid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Raithert!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raithert misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morbid tries to clinch up but Raithert circles away and keeps his distance.
Raithert throws a right hand that Morbid ducks under and follows up with a left that Morbid also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Morbid.
Morbid defending well as Raithert loads up on a big left hand.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Raithert circles away.
Morbid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raithert.
Morbid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raithert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raithert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morbid.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raithert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morbid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raithert looks to land a right hand but Morbid moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Raithert misses its intended target.
Raithert throws the left hand but Morbid avoids the punch easily.
Morbid staying out of range there.
Raithert throws out a loose jab but Morbid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raithert throws a looping overhand right but Morbid ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Raithert.
Morbid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Raithert does it's job there.
Morbid wants to clinch up but Raithert keeps it at a distance.
Raithert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raithert misses with a looping right.
Raithert swings for the body but Morbid moves out of range.
Raithert misses with a straight right.
Raithert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morbid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raithert might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Raithert swinging wilding here.
Raithert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morbid tries to clinch but Raithert is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Morbid blocks the low kick.
Morbid tries to clinch up.
Morbid wants to clinch.
Raithert lands with a right hand.
Morbid wants to clinch up but Raithert keeps it at a distance.
Raithert swings for the body but Morbid moves out of range.
Morbid drives through and clinches with Raithert against the cage.
Morbid is pushing Raithert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raithert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raithert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raithert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morbid wants to clinch.
Raithert throws a jab but it's blocked by Morbid.
Raithert keeps the fight on the outside.
Morbid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morbid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morbid rushes Raithert and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morbid looking to throw knees to the head but Raithert is blocking nicely.
Raithert manages to break the clinch.
Raithert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morbid staying out of range there.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Raithert circles away.
Raithert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morbid.
Raithert looks to land a left hand but Morbid moved out of range nicely.
Morbid moves out of range as Raithert strikes.
Raithert misses with a straight right.
Good work by Raithert as he checks the leg kick.
Morbid ducks under a wild hook from Raithert.
Morbid moves away from the strike by Raithert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Raithert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Raithert finds it's way through Morbid's defenses.
Raithert just misses with a punch to the body.
Raithert connects with a body shot.
Raithert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morbid.
Warren Raithert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morbid avoids the body shot from Raithert.
Morbid moves in looking to clinch but Raithert pushes him off.
Raithert loads up on a big right hand but Morbid slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Raithert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raithert throws a looping overhand right but Morbid ducks down to avoid it.
Morbid takes one on the button.
No joy there for Raithert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morbid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raithert.
Raithert throws the left hand but Morbid avoids the punch easily.
Raithert throws a series of punches but Morbid avoids them all with ease.
Morbid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raithert swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid.
Raithert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morbid is looking to clinch but Raithert is avoiding it.
Morbid is looking to clinch but Raithert is avoiding it.
Raithert misses with a straight left.
Morbid ducks under a wild hook from Raithert.
Raithert throws a jab but it's blocked by Morbid.
Raithert looks to score with a jab to the body but Morbid is just out of range.
Morbid wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Raithert misses the jab.
Morbid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raithert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raithert looks to land a right hand but Morbid moved out of range.
Raithert swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid.
Morbid tries to clinch but Raithert is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raithert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morbid slips under a jab.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Raithert circles away.
Morbid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raithert.
A combination from Raithert does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raithert keeps the fight on the outside.
Raithert throws the left hand but Morbid avoids the punch easily.
Morbid defending well as Raithert loads up on a big left hand.
Morbid forces Raithert back against the cage and clinches.
Morbid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raithert up against the cage.
Morbid tries a knee to the head but Raithert blocks it.
Raithert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morbid slowing the pace effectively.
Raithert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raithert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morbid.
Morbid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raithert throws out the jab.
Morbid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morbid clinches.
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.
Raithert tries to break free but Morbid pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morbid trying to control the position but instead, Raithert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morbid into the cage.
Raithert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morbid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morbid misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Raithert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raithert is looking to break free of the clinch but Morbid has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Raithert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Morbid.
Morbid tries to clinch up but Raithert circles away and keeps his distance.
Raithert throws a hook but Morbid blocks it.
Raithert tries to bum rush Morbid with a series of wild strikes but Morbid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raithert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morbid.
Raithert thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Raithert misses the target.
Raithert throws a shot from downtown. Morbid moves away and avoids it.
Raithert thows a leg kick but Morbid checks it
and Morbid counters with a thumping low kick.
Raithert checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Raithert circles away.
Raithert throws a hook to the side of Morbid's head but Morbid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raithert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morbid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raithert misses with a hook.
Morbid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raithert.
Raithert misses with an uppercut. Morbid saw that one coming.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch but Raithert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morbid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raithert throws out the jab.
Raithert throws a shot from downtown. Morbid moves away and avoids it.
Morbid moves in looking to clinch but Raithert pushes him off.
Morbid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morbid slips a straight right by Raithert.
Raithert misses with a hook.
Morbid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raithert. That did some damage!
Warren Raithert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raithert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Raithert circles away.
Morbid fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morbid pushes Raithert away with a front kick.
Morbid rushes Raithert and presses him up against the cage.
Morbid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raithert blocks it with crossed arms.
Morbid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raithert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morbid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morbid trying to land knees to the body.
Morbid has Raithert pressed against the cage, preventing Raithert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morbid prevents Raithert from breaking the clinch.
Raithert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morbid has Raithert pressed against the cage, preventing Raithert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morbid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morbid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morbid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morbid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raithert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raithert wants to get back to striking at distance but Morbid won't allow it.
Raithert working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Raithert.
Morbid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raithert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morbid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raithert.
Morbid looking to throw knees to the head but Raithert is blocking nicely.
Morbid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raithert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raithert misses the jab.
Morbid tries to clinch but Raithert is having none of it.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch but Raithert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morbid slips a jab from Raithert.
A slow jab from Raithert misses its intended target.
Morbid throws a body kick that misses.
Warren Raithert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raithert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raithert moves out of range of the body kick.
Morbid moves out of range of the strikes.
Morbid misses with a body kick.
Raithert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morbid moves away.
Morbid instigates a clinch.
Morbid misses with a knee to the head.
Raithert managing to block the knees to the body from Morbid.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raithert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morbid.
Doc Morbid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morbid misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Morbid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raithert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Raithert!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Favre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Gnocci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wanted Dread & Alive. Marco Gnocci will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Favre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Gnocci!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favre tries to move into range but Gnocci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Favre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gnocci.
Favre lands a left and a right that send Gnocci crashing to the mat, dazed. Favre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gnocci is rocked!
It looks like Marco Gnocci has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Favre lands with a big right hook that stumbles Gnocci - he's out on his feet here! Favre follows up with another monster hook that separates Gnocci from consciousness! Gnocci falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Favre stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddy Favre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shooter McGavin (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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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shooter McGavin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGavin scores with a hook.
Mason throws a body punch but McGavin moves out of range.
McGavin misses with a wild combination.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGavin.
Mason drives through and clinches with McGavin against the cage.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
McGavin wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
McGavin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGavin misses with a punch on the inside.
McGavin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGavin.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
McGavin throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mason just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGavin's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mason.
McGavin misses with a body punch.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGavin is rocked!
Mason dips a shoulder and cracks McGavin with a mighty uppercut! McGavin falls back against the cage and Mason unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGavin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mason screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mason!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: WALK BY PANTERA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like DJ Sanchez has been cut.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Ferguson is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Sanchez swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DJ Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Ferguson wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Ferguson tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Sanchez tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferguson off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson holding both Sanchez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sanchez looking to break Ferguson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferguson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.
Sanchez is looking for the choke from the back position but Ferguson is controlling his hands well.
Sanchez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson takes one on the button.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
DJ Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ferguson finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Ferguson slips to the side
and Ferguson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jack walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pendulum - Self vs Self. walker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Doors - Peace Frog kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! jack walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
175 lbs
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25
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jack walker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Wood.
walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
walker checks a leg kick.
walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
walker thumps Wood with a low kick.
walker misses with a kick to the body
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
walker scores with a hook.
A low kick from Wood misses
and walker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wood!
Wood is desperately trying to improve his position but walker has a good base and remains in mount.
walker wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
walker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
walker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
walker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
walker controlling the position easily from mount.
walker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wood because walker loaded up on that one.
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.
walker with good strikes from the mount here!
walker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wood because walker loaded up on that one.
walker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
walker throws some wild stikes that Wood manages to avoid easily.
Wood tries to hold on but walker pushes him away.
walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
Wood taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
walker landing shots from mount.
walker throws some wild stikes that Wood manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
walker with shots to the head and body - Wood looks very uncomfortable down there.
walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
walker with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
walker tries to control but Wood wriggling away.
walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wood kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
walker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wood turns into him and now he's in walker's guard.
walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jack walker 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.
A big left from walker misses.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
walker checks a leg kick.
Wood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
walker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood keeps walker at a distance using the push kick.
walker shoots in for a double leg but Wood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wood misses with a shot to the body
and walker counters with a straight right hand.
Wood moves in looking to clinch but walker pushes him off.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
walker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
walker is breathing heavily.
walker drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
walker is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wood wants to control but walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
walker pushing down on Wood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as walker sits in half guard.
Wood gets back to full guard.
walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood is trying to control the position but walker postures up.
walker wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
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.
walker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from walker misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. walker doesn't seem bothered though.
walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
walker misses with the combination.
walker blocks a head kick by Wood.
walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
walker throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a solid body kick.
walker throws a sloppy head kick
and Wood counters with a nice low kick that buckles walker's knee momentarily.
Thor Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood cracks walker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses walker's front leg but catches the back leg as walker tries to avoid it.
walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
walker keeps the fight on the outside.
walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thor Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jack walker.
Wood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
jack walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wood scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wood works the jab nicely.
walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wood lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wood!
walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
walker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wood tries to clinch up.
Wood rushes walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood landing knees to the head.
It looks like jack walker has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of walker backwards.
Wood wants to stall.
walker is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood is pressed up against the cage. walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on walker. That did some damage!
Wood ducks under a wild hook from walker.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to walker's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
walker moves out of range as Wood strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow walker down.
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!
walker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Wood!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Brean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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295 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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308 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Brean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brean fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill lands a big uppercut and Brean crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brean looks OK. Hill waves Brean back to his feet!
Brean is rocked!
It looks like Joe Brean has been cut.
Brean is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill lands with a big right hook that stumbles Brean - he's out on his feet here! Hill follows up with another monster hook that separates Brean from consciousness! Brean falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hill stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Hill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Sushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi has chosen Rock You Like a Hurricane as his entrance music. Yoshi Sushi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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267 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshi Sushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aloha Hoi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sushi throws a leg kick but Hoi checks it.
Sushi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sushi.
Hoi works Sushi's body with a nice hook.
Hoi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Yoshi Sushi has been cut.
Yoshi Sushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sushi is just out of range.
Hoi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sushi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sushi looks for the body kick but Hoi saw that one coming.
Sushi moves in looking to clinch but Hoi pushes him off.
No luck for Sushi with that takedown attempt.
Sushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
Hoi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sushi.
Sushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sushi is breathing heavily.
Hoi scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi looks to land a right hand but Sushi moved out of range.
Hoi misses with the combination.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sushi moves away.
Sushi slips under a jab.
Sushi shoots in and drives through. Hoi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Sushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
Sushi slips a jab and a cross from Hoi.
Sushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoi throws a right and a left that Sushi avoids nicely.
Sushi slips under a jab.
Hoi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sushi rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Hoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sushi doesn't seem phased though.
Hoi looks to throw the jab but Sushi is out of range.
Sushi misses with a low kick.
Hoi throws a lazy right hand but Sushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sushi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoi as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Sushi.
Sushi shoots in and bounces Hoi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sushi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sushi is fighting to break Hoi's control of his arms but Hoi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushi trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Sushi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoi wants to stand and escape but Sushi is having none of it.
Sushi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Sushi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sushi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yoshi Sushi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hoi cracks Sushi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoshi Sushi's cut is getting worse.
Sushi misses with a body kick.
Sushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sushi at a distance.
Sushi shoots for a takedown but Hoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoi cracks Sushi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sushi.
A left lands for Hoi.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sushi is just out of range.
Sushi avoids the body shot from Hoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloha Hoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Sushi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sushi looks to land a body kick but Hoi moved away.
Hoi thows a body shot but no joy.
Hoi jabs Sushi right on the nose. Sushi blinks but takes it well.
Yoshi Sushi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sushi tries to clinch but Hoi moves out of range.
Hoi throws a series of punches but Sushi avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeez, Yoshi Sushi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hoi missing with a left hand there. Sushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoi misses with a wild body shot.
Hoi misses with an uppercut.
Sushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoi throws a big shot that misses.
Sushi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoi is breathing heavily.
Hoi throws a lazy right hand but Sushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sushi.
Sushi misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
Sushi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoi is staying active underneath Sushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sushi not doing much here.
Sushi is looking to advance position but Hoi won't allow it.
Hoi is pressing down on Sushi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi wants to stand up but Sushi is controlling him.
Sushi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hoi wants to sweep here but Sushi controlling him for the moment.
Hoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sushi is controlling him.
Sushi passes Hoi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi tries to kick Sushi off but Sushi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Sushi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sushi wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Sushi trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoi is trying to stand up here but Sushi is controlling him well.
Sushi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sushi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sushi prevents Hoi from improving his position.
Sushi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sushi works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshi Sushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Sushi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sushi.
Sushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sushi keeps control of Hoi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Aloha Hoi has been cut.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoi stalls.
A short body shot lands from Hoi as the two fighters clinch.
Sushi is looking to control Hoi's arms but Hoi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sushi has his back to the cage.
Hoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoi digs a right hand underneath Sushi's ribcage. Sushi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoi is trying to break the clinch but Sushi is controlling him.
Hoi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
Sushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoi.
Sushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoi is defending well for now.
Sushi tries a knee to the head but Hoi blocks it.
Sushi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Sushi avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Sushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoi.
Sushi lands an elbow inside that Hoi shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sushi obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sushi trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hoi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sushi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hoi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hoi as the two fighters clinch.
Hoi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoi looks to land a left hand but Sushi moved out of range nicely.
Hoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sushi.
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sushi tries to clinch there but Hoi circles away.
Hoi throws the left hand but Sushi avoids the punch easily.
Hoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sushi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sushi shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoi tries to sprawl out of it but Sushi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aloha Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoi misses the shot to the body.
Sushi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sushi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sushi prevents Hoi from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Sushi seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushi wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Sushi content to control rather than advance.
Sushi trying to mount his opponent but Hoi defends it.
Sushi stops Hoi from getting back to his feet.
Sushi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Hoi is trying to stand back up but Sushi is controlling him
Hoi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoi works on Sushi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sushi tries to stall but Hoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoi prevents a body shot from Sushi.
Hoi managing to block the knees to the body from Sushi.
Nice body punch from Hoi.
Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoi throws a shot from downtown. Sushi moves away and avoids it.
Hoi misses the shot to the body.
Sushi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoi circles away.
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 Yoshi Sushi.
I think Sushi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Sushi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Linderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tobias Linderoth!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linderoth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Linderoth throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linderoth.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Linderoth circles away and keeps his distance.
Linderoth misses with a looping right.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linderoth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belfort swings for the body but Linderoth moves out of range.
Linderoth misses with a hook.
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Linderoth has time to react.
Fedor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Linderoth.
Belfort slips a jab from Linderoth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linderoth circles away quickly and effectively.
Linderoth misses the shot to the body.
Linderoth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belfort works Linderoth's body with a nice hook.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Linderoth moves out of range as Belfort strikes.
Belfort throws a combination. Linderoth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Belfort swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belfort misses with a hook.
Linderoth lands a right hook to the body.
Belfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fedor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries a head kick but it misses.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linderoth takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Belfort listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linderoth fails with the takedown.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belfort cracks Linderoth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Linderoth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linderoth throws a good cross that connects.
Belfort is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belfort lands an overhand right.
Linderoth misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Linderoth misses
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Linderoth.
Linderoth is rocked!
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Linderoth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Fedor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Linderoth.
Belfort lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Linderoth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belfort did well to prevent Linderoth getting side control.
Belfort is controlling Linderoth's trapped leg to prevent Linderoth from advancing to side control.
Belfort gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort wants to sweep here but Linderoth controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Linderoth throws a strike but Belfort rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linderoth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Linderoth's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort with the ground and pound but Linderoth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linderoth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Linderoth is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort 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.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linderoth.
The fighters circling - Linderoth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linderoth shoots and misses
and Belfort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belfort scores with a hook.
Belfort closes the distance looking to clinch
and Linderoth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belfort won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Linderoth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Linderoth takes a little break here. Belfort wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Belfort is trying to control Linderoth's posture but Linderoth avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belfort is not content to let Linderoth control the position.
Linderoth wants to work for an arm triangle but Belfort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linderoth is breathing heavily.
Belfort is looking to control Linderoth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belfort avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Linderoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belfort throws out the jab.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Linderoth circles away.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linderoth.
Linderoth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth misses with a jab to the body
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linderoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linderoth gets a takedown into half guard.
Belfort trying to control here.
Belfort 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.
Linderoth trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Linderoth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Linderoth working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linderoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Linderoth is having none of it.
Linderoth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linderoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linderoth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linderoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Linderoth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Linderoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belfort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Linderoth moves forwards but Belfort connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belfort throws the left hand but Linderoth avoids the punch easily.
Belfort lands an overhand right.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linderoth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belfort instigates a clinch.
Belfort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Linderoth.
Linderoth looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Belfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort works on Linderoth's body with a couple of short punches.
Belfort is leaning against Linderoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belfort is stalling here.
Belfort breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Belfort throws a jab when Linderoth was well out of range.
Belfort throws a hook but Linderoth avoids it easily.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Linderoth throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
Belfort scores with a jab to the head.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Linderoth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linderoth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fedor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort defending well as Linderoth loads up on a big left hand.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linderoth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort lands with a nice combination. Linderoth backs away looking to recover.
Linderoth is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Linderoth looks up at the clock. Bad move! Belfort lands a right hand from hell, dropping Linderoth. Belfort pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Belfort!
Fedor Belfort retains his middleweight title!
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