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DFC Fight Night 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Uppercutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by Restart - Recomeçar. Uppercutt has chosen You can't stop me now as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Uppercutt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uppercutt misses with a takedown attempt
and Fleury counters with a left hand that sends Uppercutt to the canvas!
It looks like Lance Uppercutt has been cut.
Uppercutt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uppercutt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fleury passes into half guard.
Uppercutt is refusing to be controlled, as Fleury sits in half guard.
Uppercutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleury pulls his head out easily.
Uppercutt actively working from the bottom here.
Uppercutt looks gassed!
Fleury not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fleury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uppercutt on the ground.
Fleury trying to control from half guard but Uppercutt is working away.
Uppercutt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercutt trying to get back to full guard but Fleury takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Uppercutt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fleury. What's that going to do exactly?
Fleury raining down shots from the mount!
Uppercutt is trying desperately to improve position.
Fleury looking to finish with strikes here!
Fleury throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fleury punching from mount but Uppercutt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Uppercutt is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppercutt blocking the ground and pound.
Uppercutt is trying desperately to improve position.
Fleury 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 rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleury unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Uppercutt wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fleury celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Fleury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Puti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thuansh Uthaisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy Puti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boy Puti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thuansh Uthaisk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puti shoots in and gets a takedown into Uthaisk's guard.
Uthaisk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puti passes into side control.
Uthaisk is trying to get back to half guard.
Uthaisk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uthaisk is trying to control Puti's posture but Puti avoids it.
Puti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uthaisk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puti off and has taken his back!
Uthaisk is looking for the choke from the back position but Puti is controlling his hands well.
Puti is in bad spot here.
Puti won't enjoy being in this position. Uthaisk looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Puti is tapping - it's over boys! Uthaisk picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thuansh Uthaisk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Doestevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes boom. Jared Hart has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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213 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jared Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Doestevsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doestevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doestevsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hart tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doestevsky is in Hart's guard.
Doestevsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doestevsky won't allow Hart to get back to his feet.
Hart is working an open guard so Doestevsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Doestevsky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Doestevsky has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hart is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Doestevsky yanks on the arm and Hart is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Doestevsky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Doestevsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duffle Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffle Bag will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Pogi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duffle Bag!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pogi, pushing him back against the cage.
Bag is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pogi can't fight it off and eventually Bag manages to take the fight to the floor. Pogi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bag won't allow Pogi to sweep him here.
Pogi looking for a triangle here. Bag is fighting it but it looks tight! Pogi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bag is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pogi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (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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249 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Santos.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dos Santos's guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dos Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Dos Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dos Santos.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Santos.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Santos won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working to tighten is grip on Dos Santos's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dos Santos has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Dos Santos passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aaron Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frosty McPenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPenos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Don't Call Me White" by Nofx. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frosty McPenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPenos moves away.
Tito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McPenos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tito tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McPenos to counter with a crisp jab.
McPenos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tito tries to roll over but McPenos keeps him under control.
McPenos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tito is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPenos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McPenos wants to free his trapped foot but Tito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tito wants to improve his position but McPenos is controlling well.
McPenos trying to mount his opponent but Tito defends it.
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.
McPenos is trying to control. Tito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tito wants to improve his position but McPenos is controlling well.
McPenos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McPenos controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPenos wants to free his trapped foot but Tito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tito is trying to stand up here but McPenos is controlling him well.
McPenos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McPenos is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tito to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frosty McPenos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tito swings for the body but McPenos moves out of range.
Tito clinches with his opponent.
Tito gets underhooks to prevent McPenos's takedown attempt.
Tito tries to work over McPenos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPenos wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McPenos managing to block the knees to the body from Tito.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPenos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McPenos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tito tries to get to full guard but McPenos has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, McPenos seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito is looking for a sweep. McPenos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McPenos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McPenos's back!
McPenos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McPenos trying to control but not successfully.
Tito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tito throws strikes from the back but McPenos rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by McPenos.
McPenos wants to stand up but Tito is controlling him.
Tito wants to pass the guard but McPenos is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tito throwing strikes from guard but McPenos blocks nicely.
Tito tries to free his leg and advance position but McPenos is retaining full guard.
Tito drops back looking for a leg! McPenos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McPenos manages to kick Tito off! Tito jumps back into McPenos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPenos wants to hit a switch here but Tito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McPenos there!
McPenos is desperately trying to improve his position but Tito has a good base and remains in mount.
Tito misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tito working for a guillotine from mount but McPenos is in no mood to give up.
McPenos is looking to improve his position but Tito isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPenos has given up his back here.
Tito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McPenos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McPenos for a finish.
McPenos is trying to get back to his feet but Tito has full control of the position and if anything, McPenos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPenos showing good submission defense here.
McPenos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tito.
Tito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McPenos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McPenos for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPenos has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tito missing with punches from the back.
Well, with Tito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McPenos is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McPenos trying to control but not successfully.
Tito looking for the choke but no joy.
Tito has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPenos fending off the submission attempt from Tito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tito tries to clinch
and McPenos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tito's guard now.
Tito wants to sweep here but McPenos controlling him for the moment.
McPenos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McPenos trying to control but Tito is working from the bottom.
McPenos passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito is trying to stand back up but McPenos is controlling him
McPenos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPenos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
McPenos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPenos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frosty McPenos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McPenos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tito sprawls well. Tito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPenos gets slowly back to his feet.
Tito closes the distance looking to clinch
and McPenos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tito gets full guard.
Tito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPenos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McPenos wants to control from the top but Tito keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tito wants to sweep here but McPenos controlling him for the moment.
McPenos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tito keeping moving, preventing McPenos from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frosty McPenos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McPenos 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... Frosty McPenos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Mojaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Silva (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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277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aimo Mojaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rui Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mojaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Mojaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mojaus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mojaus.
Silva tries to bum rush Mojaus with a series of wild strikes but Mojaus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mojaus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mojaus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Aimo Mojaus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva staying out of range there.
Mojaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva lands a body shot.
Mojaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mojaus cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Mojaus.
Mojaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Mojaus back into the cage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mojaus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mojaus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is trying to drag Mojaus to the mat but Mojaus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mojaus is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mojaus down to the mat. Mojaus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Mojaus back into the cage.
Mojaus breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Mojaus.
Mojaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mojaus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rui Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks gassed!
Mojaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mojaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aimo Mojaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Mojaus counters by clinching up.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Mojaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mojaus thumps Silva with a low kick.
A jab from Mojaus does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Aimo Mojaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Silva.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mojaus.
Mojaus connects with a right that clearly hurt Silva. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Mojaus proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Silva collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aimo Mojaus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thabang Sosibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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, Jimmy Corn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thabang Sosibo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosibo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jimmy Corn has been cut.
Sosibo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sosibo misses with a left hand
and Corn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sosibo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sosibo lands with a good body shot.
Corn is breathing heavily.
Corn tries for a takedown but Sosibo circles away easily
and Sosibo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sosibo lands a big right hand that sends Corn crashing to the mat! Sosibo stays standing though and waves Corn back to his feet!
Jimmy Corn's cut is getting worse.
Sosibo knocks out Corn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sosibo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sosibo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thabang Sosibo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingles comes to the cage accompanied by I Need Drugs. Ryan Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Jingles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jingles throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jingles throws a lazy body kick
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jingles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jingles clinches with his opponent.
Jingles trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Jingles moves to clinch but Carter breaks away
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jingles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jingles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Jingles tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jingles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jingles.
Jingles darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jingles wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jingles misses with a body punch
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jingles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jingles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jingles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jingles thows a leg kick but Carter checks it
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Jingles tries to clinch up
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Jingles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Jingles misses
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Jingles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter swings for the body but Jingles moves out of range.
A low kick from Jingles is predictable there
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jingles is rocked!
Carter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jingles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jingles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jingles on the side of the head.
Oh Jingles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter cracks Jingles with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jingles to stand back up!
Jingles darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jingles falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Carter!
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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 Hamid Zaferani (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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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Zaferani.
The crowd cheers as Zaferani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krajc doesn't seem phased though.
Krajc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krajc is looking to take a break and control but Zaferani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaferani wants to get back to full guard.
Zaferani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krajc trying to mount his opponent but Zaferani defends it.
Krajc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaferani is just riding it out for now. Krajc eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krajc is working away from the top position though.
Krajc is working for a kimura here but Zaferani manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krajc's guard.
Zaferani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krajc looking to control.
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.
Krajc looking to control but Zaferani passes into half guard.
Krajc is looking for a sweep. Zaferani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krajc looking for subs from the bottom but Zaferani mounts him!
Krajc is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajc is working hard here to advance position.
Zaferani controlling the position easily from mount.
Krajc tries to lock up and control but Zaferani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krajc is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaferani controlling the pace for now.
Krajc can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krajc flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krajc shoots in for a takedown but Zaferani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krajc throws a combination that misses
and Zaferani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krajc.
Zaferani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krajc's calf.
Krajc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krajc needs to keep his hands up - Zaferani had a free shot at his head there.
Zaferani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Zaferani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirkko Krajc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krajc shoots in but no luck this time.
Krajc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirkko Krajc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krajc misses with a combination
enabling Zaferani to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaferani lands with a kick to the temple. Krajc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaferani connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krajc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaferani is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaferani counters with a nice leg kick.
Krajc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaferani thuds his shin into the meat of Krajc's side.
Krajc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaferani lands with a straight right. Krajc didn't see that one coming.
Zaferani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krajc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krajc misses with a combination
and Zaferani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaferani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaferani lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaferani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krajc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaferani connects with a nice looking jab.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaferani lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krajc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaferani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krajc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaferani.
Zaferani cracks Krajc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krajc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaferani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaferani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zaferani! Krajc is out on his feet! Zaferani rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Krajc is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Krajc is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamid Zaferani!
Hamid Zaferani is the new bantamweight champion!
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