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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryant Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Fist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryant Ward's chin.
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryant Ward!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a right hand
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist misses with a hook
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Ward.
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brick Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fist under the eye.
Ward tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fist thinking.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fist tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brick Fist has been cut.
Fist misses with a jab to the body
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Fist slips a jab from Ward.
Fist misses with a left hand
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Fist's head back.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Fist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist misses with a right hand
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Fist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Fist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with the combination.
Ward thows a body shot but no joy.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Ward with a jab.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Fist misses with a double jab
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Fist is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward drops Fist with a huge uppercut! Fist drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ward is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Ward!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suffer Thyme (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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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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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, Cor Nepgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suffer Thyme!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nepgen is defended easily by Thyme.
Nepgen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thyme defends it nicely.
Nepgen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thyme counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nepgen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thyme tries to avoid it but Nepgen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thyme to the ground. Thyme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nepgen shoots in looking for a takedown. Thyme tries to sprawl out of it but Nepgen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thyme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nepgen with a poor takedown
and Thyme counters with a straight right hand.
Thyme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nepgen is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thyme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thyme throws a left that rocks Nepgen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thyme dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nepgen regain composure!
It looks like Cor Nepgen has been cut.
Thyme has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thyme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thyme lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thyme throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nepgen tumbling to the canvas!
Nepgen is rocked!
Thyme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thyme drops Nepgen with a huge uppercut! Nepgen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thyme is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suffer Thyme!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pear Islavaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham comes to the cage accompanied by Go WhiteBoy Go! - T-Bo ft S.C.C.. 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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144 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pear Islavaly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Durham. Beautiful body shot.
Islavaly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Islavaly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Durham lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Islavaly down.
Islavaly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Islavaly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Durham misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Durham crashes against the mat.
Islavaly prevents Durham from moving into mount.
Durham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Durham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Islavaly!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islavaly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Durham with a couple of short strikes.
Durham is landing with some decent strikes but Islavaly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Durham with shots to the head and body - Islavaly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Islavaly is trying to escape the mount.
Durham content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durham landing strikes from the mount and Islavaly is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham working the ground and pound effectively.
Durham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Durham with a couple of short strikes.
Islavaly is rocked!
Durham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Islavaly is still in real trouble! Can Durham finish him?
Durham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Islavaly can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Durham postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Islavaly badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Durham around the waist but Durham pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Durham is the winner by TKO! Durham jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Durham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby MacAllistar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby MacAllistar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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207 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby MacAllistar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and MacAllistar moves out of range easily.
MacAllistar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Balboa cracks the inside of MacAllistar's front leg.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa punishes MacAllistar's body with a nice straight punch.
MacAllistar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Toby MacAllistar has been cut.
Balboa Rushes MacAllistar and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! MacAllistar is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Balboa Piles on the pressure and MacAllistar crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (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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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stroker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Groove looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Groove looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Groove!
You can see the frustration on Stroker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Groove misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker wants to control but Groove postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stroker misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groove in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willie Stroker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stroker rushes Groove and presses him up against the cage.
Stroker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Groove passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Groove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Groove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Groove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back.
Groove thows a huge punch but Stroker dodges it nicely.
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.
Stroker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Groove pulls his head out easily.
Stroker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
That's time! Groove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stroker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Groove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stroker is in Groove's guard.
Stroker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stroker scores with a takedown into Groove's guard.
Stroker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stroker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Groove manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stroker has Groove in his guard.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groove defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Groove throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Groove is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Groove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stroker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stroker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Groove has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Groove!
Stroker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker 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!
Stroker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stroker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Groove tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stroker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Stroker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sharp Massy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massy comes to the cage accompanied by Outta Control. Hart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here comes boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sharp Massy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Hart!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massy throws a body kick that misses.
Massy misses with a wild combination.
Massy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Massy misses with a combination
and Hart counters with a nice right hand that sends Massy toppling to the canvas! Massy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hart finish him?!
Massy is rocked!
It looks like Sharp Massy has been cut.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Massy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hart counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Massy to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hawaiian Hart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rachid Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruggiero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rachid Hadji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Ruggiero!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruggiero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadji.
Ruggiero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hadji.
Hadji tries to clinch but Ruggiero is having none of it.
Hadji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruggiero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hadji.
Hadji takes a swing at Ruggiero's ribcage but misses.
Hadji throws a poor cross that misses
and Hadji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadji misses with a body punch
and Ruggiero counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruggiero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero trying to pass the guard but Hadji defending well.
Hadji looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruggiero works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruggiero has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hadji is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ruggiero yanks on the arm and Hadji is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ruggiero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Ruggiero!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
146 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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18
145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustaf Fengap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stewie Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fengap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fengap drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fengap defends well.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fengap looking to pass the guard.
Fengap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fengap has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fengap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fengap pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Fengap passes into side control.
Jones looks gassed!
Fengap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fengap cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to buck Fengap off.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fengap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fengap scoring with punches from side control.
Fengap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fengap has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Fengap has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fengap couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mustaf Fengap!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosch comes into the arena with Run This Town blaring out of the sound system. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ramblin' Gamblin' Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Bosch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Bosch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bosch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Bosch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Bosch 's knee.
Bosch with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Bosch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bosch misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bosch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bosch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bosch fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Harry Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Bosch is rocked!
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bosch's knee momentarily.
Bosch is breathing heavily.
Bosch has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Tom Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Bosch fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Bosch blocks the low kick.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Bosch misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Bosch fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Bosch backing up. Bosch nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bosch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bosch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bosch shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bosch's knee momentarily.
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!
Bosch has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bosch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Bosch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Bosch's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosch tries to avoid it.
Bosch seems to have got his legs back now.
Bosch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bosch misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bosch.
Bosch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bosch lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bosch stops Johnson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bosch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bosch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bosch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bosch won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Johnson 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.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Tom Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bosch shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Bosch with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Bosch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Bosch avoids it well.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson throws a leg kick but Bosch checks it.
Bosch shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Bosch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosch shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bosch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Bosch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bosch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bosch is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bosch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bosch trying to work for an americana but Johnson has managed to regain full guard.
Bosch trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
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.
Bosch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bosch trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bosch wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bosch slips nicely into half guard.
Bosch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Bosch uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Bosch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
Bosch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bosch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Bosch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bosch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bosch in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
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 Harry Bosch 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. This is the final round!
Bosch with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Bosch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bosch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Bosch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight that turns Bosch's legs to rubber! Johnson pushes forward with more strikes and Bosch goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Johnson!
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