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DFC Fight Night 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Uppercutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uppercutt comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stop me now. Lidell has chosen the time is now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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258 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Uppercutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Lidell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidell throws a right and a left that Uppercutt avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lidell is defended easily by Uppercutt.
Lidell shoots in looking for a takedown. Uppercutt tries to sprawl out of it but Lidell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uppercutt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uppercutt leaves Lidell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lance Uppercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Lidell.
Lidell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lidell looks for a takedown but Uppercutt sprawls well.
Uppercutt leaves Lidell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uppercutt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lidell counters with a takedown into side control.
Uppercutt pushes Lidell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lidell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lidell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Uppercutt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lidell is controlling him well.
Lidell trying to control the action but Uppercutt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidell misses with the ground and pound.
Uppercutt is trying to get back to his feet.
Lidell wants to control but Uppercutt is keeping him busy.
Uppercutt trying to remain calm as Lidell controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lidell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lidell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uppercutt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lidell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lidell in side control, throwing shots but Uppercutt defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uppercutt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lidell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Uppercutt is breathing heavily.
Uppercutt is being controlled here.
Lidell is working Uppercutt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lidell stands up and beckons Uppercutt to his feet.
Lidell tries for a takedown but Uppercutt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uppercutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lidell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lidell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lidell trying to control the position from guard on top but Uppercutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lidell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lidell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uppercutt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidell scores a takedown into full mount!
Uppercutt tries to buck Lidell off but he can't manage it.
Lidell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lidell looking to control but Uppercutt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lidell cracks Uppercutt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Uppercutt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lidell controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Uppercutt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Uppercutt wants to get back to his feet.
Lidell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lidell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lidell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lidell controlling from mount.
Uppercutt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lidell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidell 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.
Uppercutt misses with a left hand
and Lidell counters with a shoot takedown. Uppercutt fights it but they end up in guard.
Uppercutt wants to stand up but Lidell is controlling him.
Lidell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lidell wants to control from the top but Uppercutt keeps moving.
Lidell stands up from Uppercutt's guard - Lidell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Uppercutt throws an off balance right hand
and Lidell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lidell.
Lidell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lidell stands up from Uppercutt's guard - Lidell perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uppercutt misses with a left hand
and Lidell counters with a shoot takedown. Uppercutt fights it but they end up in guard.
Uppercutt is looking to stand up but Lidell isn't so interested in that idea.
Lidell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uppercutt wants to stand but Lidell is controlling the position.
Lidell controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercutt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lidell is controlling him.
Lidell controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Lidell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uppercutt gets caught flat footed, as Lidell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lidell prevents Uppercutt from getting back to his feet.
Uppercutt keeping moving, preventing Lidell from controlling successfully.
Lidell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Uppercutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Lidell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lidell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Uppercutt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lidell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lidell is chipping away with strikes.
Uppercutt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lidell is controlling him well.
Lidell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Uppercutt, who protects the arm well.
Lidell advances to mount.
Lidell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Uppercutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lidell on the ground.
Uppercutt'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.
Lidell lands with some strikes.
Lidell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uppercutt is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidell cracks Uppercutt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chuck Lidell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uppercutt is trying to stand.
Lidell breaks from Uppercutt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lidell looking for a guillotine from mount but Uppercutt is having none of it.
Uppercutt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lidell controlling his opponent.
Uppercutt is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lidell working Uppercutt over with strikes here.
Lidell looking to control but Uppercutt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uppercutt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lidell controlling the pace for now.
Uppercutt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lidell wants to control the pace but Uppercutt is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uppercutt wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lidell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lidell moves into full mount! Uppercutt won't be happy about that!
Uppercutt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lidell raining down shots from the mount!
Uppercutt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Uppercutt wants to get back to his feet.
Lidell breaks from Uppercutt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Uppercutt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lidell controlling his opponent.
Lidell lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidell working the ground and pound effectively.
Lidell lands a heavy elbow.
Uppercutt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lidell with shots to the head and body - Uppercutt looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Uppercutt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lidell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lidell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lidell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uppercutt looks a forlorn figure.
Lidell raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Uppercutt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Lidell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peras Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Pogi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peras Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Pogi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder clinches.
Pounder breaks from the clinch.
Pounder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pounder pulls guard effortlessly.
Pounder wants to sweep but no luck.
Pogi forces his way into half guard.
Pogi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pounder wants to improve his position but Pogi is controlling well.
Pounder wants to control but Pogi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pogi is controlling the pace.
Pogi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pounder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pogi on the ground.
Pogi trying to pass the guard but Pounder defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pogi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pounder defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pogi throwing shots but Pounder is blocking nicely.
Pogi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pounder is just riding it out for now. Pogi eventually gives up the hold.
Pogi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pounder defend it? Pogi steps over the head and cranks it - Pounder is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pogi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Pogi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davel Klatzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brad Thomas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brad Thomas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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285 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davel Klatzen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klatzen tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas is looking to slow Klatzen down with leg kicks.
Klatzen misses with a looping left.
Klatzen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klatzen on the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Klatzen.
Klatzen looks gassed!
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klatzen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Klatzen.
Davel Klatzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Klatzen backs away looking to recover.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Klatzen off the cage and back into rage.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klatzen's head.
Klatzen needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klatzen momentarily.
Klatzen is rocked!
Thomas is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Thomas shuts the power down on Klatzen. Lights out, game over! Thomas is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Thomas !
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Seaborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Stacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seaborne comes to the cage accompanied by Success. Stacker has chosen Hard In Da Paint by: Wocka Flocka Flame as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Seaborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Stacker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seaborne closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Stacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Seaborne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stacker counters with a straight right hand.
Stacker throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from Stacker does no damage.
Stacker misses with the combination.
Stacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Seaborne darts in trying to clinch
so Stacker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seaborne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seaborne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stacker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Seaborne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stacker defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stacker trying to control but Seaborne is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaborne has his foot on Stacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stacker works his way back into a safe position though.
Seaborne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Seaborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seaborne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stacker lands a couple of elbows.
Stacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seaborne keeping moving, preventing Stacker from controlling successfully.
Seaborne working for a triangle but Stacker defends it easily.
Seaborne is looking for a triangle but Stacker pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaborne looking for a guillotine here but Stacker defends easily.
Stacker wanted to stand there but Seaborne had control of the position.
Seaborne has an active guard here but Stacker has managed to pass into half guard.
Seaborne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stacker trying to control the action but Seaborne is working from the bottom.
Seaborne gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaborne working for a triangle but Stacker defends it easily.
Stacker chips away with some ground and pound.
Seaborne looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stacker has picked Seaborne up and slammed him! Seaborne can't keep hold of the triangle and Stacker manages to pass to side control!
Stacker is looking to take a break and control but Seaborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seaborne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seaborne wants to pass to mount but Stacker is defending the position.
Seaborne is looking for a kimura but Stacker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seaborne to get the leverage.
Seaborne is working for a kimura but Stacker is defending it quite comfortably.
Stacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seaborne is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seaborne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stacker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seaborne seems to be looking for submissions.
Stacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seaborne is trying to work for a kimura but Stacker is defending well.
Seaborne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Seaborne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seaborne looks to clinch
and Stacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seaborne tries to clinch
and Stacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seaborne circles away quickly and effectively.
Seaborne misses with a takedown attempt - Stacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stacker pushes Seaborne up against the cage in a clinch.
Stacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stacker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seaborne defends well.
Stacker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seaborne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seaborne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seaborne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stacker keeping moving, preventing Seaborne from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaborne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stacker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stacker has escaped and now he's on top!
Seaborne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seaborne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stacker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seaborne working for submissions but it's allowed Stacker to get to half guard.
Stacker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seaborne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stacker scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaborne wants to get back to full guard but Stacker has mounted him!
Seaborne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seaborne gets back to full guard.
Stacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Seaborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stacker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seaborne has his foot on Stacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stacker works his way back into a safe position though.
Stacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seaborne looking for subs off his back but Stacker has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaborne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seaborne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stacker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stacker wants to take a breather but Seaborne is having none of it.
Seaborne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stacker pulls his head out easily.
Stacker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seaborne actively working from the bottom here.
Seaborne actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Stacker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seaborne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seaborne.
Seaborne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stacker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Seaborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seaborne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Seaborne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stacker passes into half guard.
Stacker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seaborne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stacker pulls his head out easily.
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 Sam Seaborne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Seaborne wants to clinch
and Stacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seaborne looks to clinch
and Stacker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Stacker trying to control but Seaborne is working from the bottom.
Stacker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seaborne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stacker's guard.
Seaborne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stacker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stacker has escaped and now he's on top!
Stacker is posturing up here but Seaborne has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stacker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stacker has to tap! Slick submission there by Seaborne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Seaborne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bieber has chosen Baby as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bieber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bieber counters with a stiff right hand.
Yama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bieber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yama wants to clinch
and Bieber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yama with a poor takedown
and Bieber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kev Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yama tries for a takedown but Bieber circles away easily
and Bieber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bieber lands with a nice body punch.
Kev Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bieber cracks Yama with a big right hand and Yama goes down!
Yama is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bieber arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Yama's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Bieber!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Mazzoleni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gender Manfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfred has chosen Geri Halliwell - G.A.Y as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tommaso Mazzoleni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommaso Mazzoleni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gender Manfred!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzoleni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazzoleni misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfred connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzoleni misses with a right hand
and Manfred counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut
and Manfred counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzoleni avoids the body shot from Manfred.
Manfred just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfred closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manfred throws a body punch but Mazzoleni moves out of range.
Manfred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Manfred counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manfred misses with a hook. Mazzoleni ducked under it nicely.
Manfred misses with a wild body shot.
Manfred throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mazzoleni counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzoleni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzoleni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfred counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manfred swings for the body but Mazzoleni moves out of range.
Manfred tries to clinch but Mazzoleni moves out of range.
Manfred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mazzoleni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzoleni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfred counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazzoleni throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfred counters with a low kick, right behind Mazzoleni 's knee.
Mazzoleni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfred. Mazzoleni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzoleni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manfred.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Manfred counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred swings for the body but Mazzoleni moves out of range.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut
and Manfred counters with a good low kick that Mazzoleni was not able to check.
Manfred swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzoleni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and Manfred makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazzoleni throws a right hand that misses
and Manfred counters with a left to the body.
Manfred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzoleni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfred. Mazzoleni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzoleni just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzoleni throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfred counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manfred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzoleni moves away.
Tommaso Mazzoleni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Manfred counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manfred.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manfred swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzoleni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfred unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazzoleni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mazzoleni prevents a body shot from Manfred.
A short body shot lands from Manfred as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Manfred to work.
Mazzoleni is looking to break free of the clinch but Manfred has double underhooks.
Mazzoleni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manfred digs a right hand into Mazzoleni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mazzoleni's gas tank.
Manfred's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Manfred's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfred utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mazzoleni swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfred uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzoleni is trying to push Manfred away but Manfred has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manfred misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfred lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazzoleni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manfred throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manfred lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzoleni is trying to break the clinch but Manfred has him pressed against the cage.
Manfred leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommaso Mazzoleni will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut
and Manfred counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
and Manfred counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Manfred makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
letting Manfred counter with a right hand.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Manfred counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manfred misses with a body punch.
Manfred misses with some punches.
Mazzoleni avoiding damage.
Manfred lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfred tries to work over Mazzoleni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfred tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzoleni's elbow.
Manfred makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Manfred on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzoleni wants to get back to striking at distance but Manfred won't allow it.
Manfred misses with a body punch.
Manfred misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfred cracks Mazzoleni with a nice body shot.
Manfred throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzoleni.
Mazzoleni trying to stall but Manfred improves his position.
Mazzoleni tries to circle away but Manfred has him pinned against the cage.
Manfred scores with a knee to the head.
Manfred lands a knee to the body.
Manfred lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manfred prevents Mazzoleni from breaking the clinch.
Manfred misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfred is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazzoleni is defending well for now.
Manfred with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mazzoleni scores with a shoulder strike.
Manfred scores with a shot to the side of Mazzoleni's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzoleni.
Mazzoleni trying to control the position but instead, Manfred has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mazzoleni into the cage.
Manfred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfred scores with a knee to the head.
Manfred landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mazzoleni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfred misses with a body punch.
Manfred lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzoleni backwards.
Manfred controlling the action here for a moment.
Manfred breaks from the clinch.
Mazzoleni misses with a right hand
and Manfred counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred misses with a jab to the body
and Mazzoleni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manfred lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzoleni's head.
Mazzoleni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Manfred counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manfred in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Manfred throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazzoleni counters with a straight right hand.
Manfred misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazzoleni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manfred is rocked!
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Manfred counters with a one-two to the body.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut
and Manfred counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazzoleni throws a right hand that misses
and Manfred counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manfred is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazzoleni rather than just go for the knockout.
Manfred misses with a body shot
and Mazzoleni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzoleni.
Mazzoleni misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazzoleni. That snapped Manfred's head back.
Manfred is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfred is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzoleni finish him?
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Manfred counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfred seems to have recovered his senses.
Manfred misses the shot to the body.
Mazzoleni misses with an uppercut
and Manfred counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazzoleni thinking.
Mazzoleni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfred tries to clinch but Mazzoleni moves out of range.
Mazzoleni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommaso Mazzoleni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manfred misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzoleni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manfred misses with a wild body shot.
Manfred looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzoleni is just out of range.
Mazzoleni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Manfred to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfred connects with a body shot that sends Mazzoleni's belly button to the back.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Manfred counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzoleni dips to his left and cracks Manfred with an uppercut!
Mazzoleni avoids the body shot from Manfred.
Manfred attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and Manfred counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazzoleni throws an off balance right hand
and Manfred counters with a right hand to the body.
Tommaso Mazzoleni is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzoleni misses with a hook
and Manfred counters with a nice leg kick.
Manfred throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzoleni throws a right hand that misses
and Manfred counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzoleni throws a poor cross that misses
and Manfred counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazzoleni thinking.
Manfred misses the body punch
and Manfred takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manfred scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manfred has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazzoleni prevents a body shot from Manfred.
Manfred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfred takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzoleni blocks a body shot from Manfred.
Mazzoleni tries to break free but Manfred pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manfred tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manfred pushes Mazzoleni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Manfred.
Manfred lands a knee to the head.
Mazzoleni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mazzoleni just leaning against Manfred, taking a breather.
Manfred tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzoleni's elbow.
Manfred tries to land a knee to the head but Mazzoleni blocks with his arms.
Manfred unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazzoleni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzoleni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gender Manfred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mazzoleni blocking some punches.
Manfred leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manfred landing knees to the head.
Manfred with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manfred stalling in the clinch.
Manfred tries a body shot but Mazzoleni blocks it.
Manfred stalling the fight.
A short right from Manfred on the inside.
Manfred landing knees to the body.
Manfred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzoleni tries to break free but Manfred pushes him back against the cage.
Manfred connects with a knee to the head.
Manfred has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzoleni.
Manfred lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzoleni backwards.
Manfred lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tommaso Mazzoleni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfred lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzoleni blocks a body shot from Manfred.
Mazzoleni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manfred misses with a knee to the head.
Manfred will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mazzoleni up against the cage.
Manfred misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfred breaks from the clinch.
Mazzoleni misses with a left hand
and Manfred counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gender Manfred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mazzoleni 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... Tommaso Mazzoleni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kameahookohoia Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahm Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahm Emanuel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kameahookohoia Aka's chin.
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kameahookohoia Aka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahm Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emanuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Aka. Aka gets slowly back to his feet.
Emanuel stuns Aka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Emanuel. Beautiful body shot.
Aka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emanuel wants to get back to his feet.
Emanuel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aka lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Emanuel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emanuel looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel has hold of Aka's hands but Aka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emanuel looking for submissions off his back.
Aka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emanuel is just riding it out for now. Aka eventually gives up the hold.
Aka lands with a punch from half guard.
Aka stops Emanuel from getting back to his feet.
Aka wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is defending well.
Aka is trying to work for a kimura but Emanuel is defending well.
Emanuel looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is refusing to be controlled, as Aka sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aka stops Emanuel from getting back to his feet.
Aka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emanuel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emanuel tries to kick Aka off but Aka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emanuel is trying to stand up here but Aka is controlling him well.
Emanuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emanuel wants to get back to his feet.
Aka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aka working Emanuel over with strikes.
Emanuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emanuel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aka stands and steps away. Emanuel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Emanuel throws a looping overhand right but Aka ducks down to avoid it.
Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Aka is just out of range.
Aka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emanuel lands with an overhand left.
Aka tries for a takedown but Emanuel circles away easily
and Emanuel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emanuel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emanuel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameahookohoia Aka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Emanuel scores with a four punch combination!
Emanuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aka shoots and misses
and Emanuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aka is breathing heavily.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Emanuel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rahm Emanuel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aka misses with a takedown attempt
and Emanuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emanuel's waist but Emanuel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aka off to one side.
Emanuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Emanuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aka with a poor takedown
enabling Emanuel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameahookohoia Aka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanuel looks to land a left hand but Aka moved out of range nicely.
Aka moves out of range as Emanuel strikes.
Emanuel takes a swing at Aka's ribcage but misses.
Emanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aka at a distance.
Emanuel jabs at Aka's body.
Aka misses with a takedown attempt
and Emanuel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aka!
Emanuel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Emanuel wants to control the pace but Aka is squirming around nicely.
Emanuel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Aka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emanuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emanuel cracks Aka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aka slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Emanuel - just one landing.
Kameahookohoia Aka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aka misses with a takedown
and Emanuel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Aka tries for a takedown but Emanuel circles away easily
and Emanuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emanuel misses the jab.
Aka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emanuel lands a nice shot that snaps Aka's head back.
Aka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emanuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Rahm Emanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emanuel scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aka moves forwards but Emanuel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emanuel scores with a hook to the body. Aka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Emanuel misses.
Emanuel lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emanuel loads up on a big right hand but Aka slips the punch.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emanuel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahm Emanuel 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!
A punch combination from Emanuel misses.
Aka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emanuel has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Aka. Oh but Emanuel has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Aka goes limp - he's gone! Emanuel jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rahm Emanuel!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirkko Krajc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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21
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkko Krajc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel McGregor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Krajc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
Krajc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Krajc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krajc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krajc ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Krajc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Krajc's head but Krajc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krajc tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Krajc counters with an outside leg kick.
Krajc tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
Krajc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krajc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Krajc lands with a light punch inside.
Krajc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krajc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor throws a head kick but Krajc moves out of range.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Krajc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krajc wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krajc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGregor can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krajc.
Krajc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krajc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krajc has gone for a leg lock! McGregor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krajc's guard.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krajc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krajc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajc is working for a kimura here but McGregor manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krajc's guard.
Krajc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGregor has passed into half guard!
Krajc wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krajc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krajc trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
Krajc pushes McGregor off and gets back to his feet.
Daniel McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Krajc scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajc moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Krajc throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Krajc darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krajc misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Krajc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor jabs Krajc right on the nose. Krajc blinks but takes it well.
Krajc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Krajc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Krajc moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Krajc has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Krajc counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.
Krajc is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krajc slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krajc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGregor is just riding it out for now. Krajc eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirkko Krajc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krajc is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Krajc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krajc has managed to clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Krajc keeps him there for the moment.
Krajc keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krajc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krajc throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Krajc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Krajc counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krajc.
Krajc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirkko Krajc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krajc.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krajc is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krajc.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Krajc slips the punch.
McGregor connects with the punch.
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor 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.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Krajc counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Krajc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Krajc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGregor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGregor lands a head shot.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Krajc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krajc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krajc.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Krajc counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor wants to break free but Krajc has control.
Krajc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krajc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Krajc has the dominant position.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krajc has him pressed against the cage.
Krajc lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Krajc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krajc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirkko Krajc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Krajc counters by clinching up.
Krajc misses with an elbow strike.
Krajc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Krajc.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krajc prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krajc scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Krajc keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krajc lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krajc misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Krajc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Krajc counters by clinching up.
Krajc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krajc lands a nice uppercut.
Krajc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajc tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Krajc moved out of range nicely.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Krajc.
Krajc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGregor is rocked!
Krajc misses with the combination.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Krajc finish him?
Krajc tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Krajc counters with a left and a right... And another left! McGregor is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirkko Krajc!
Mirkko Krajc retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladslaw Gomulka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I like BEER! Tom T. Hall. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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20
196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wladslaw Gomulka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone lands a head shot.
Gomulka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomulka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone lands with a hook. Gomulka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone throws a wild body kick that Gomulka sees coming a mile off.
Stone misses with a right hand
enabling Gomulka to counter with a crisp jab.
Keith Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Gomulka's ribs.
Gomulka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to slow Gomulka down with leg kicks.
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stone lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone working away.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Gomulka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is really struggling to control Gomulka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gomulka looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone throws an elbow but Gomulka slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Stone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stone in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gomulka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Stone!
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