 |
Big Island - 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diron Kalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 220 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
176 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diron Kalou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ringo Spice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spice's head.
Kalou takes one to the side of the head.
Spice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spice slips a jab and a cross from Kalou.
Kalou drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spice is looking for a triangle but Kalou pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spice is keeping the position for now.
Kalou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalou defends well.
Spice working for a triangle but Kalou defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalou drops back looking for a leg! Spice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spice manages to kick Kalou off! Kalou jumps back into Spice's guard.
Kalou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalou stands and throws Spice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kalou trying to control the action but Spice is working from the bottom.
Kalou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalou trying to control the action but Spice is working from the bottom.
Kalou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spice wants to control but Kalou postures up.
Spice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spice frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalou is looking to escape.
Spice swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ringo Spice!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Are A Pirate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
181 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikel Salas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Alexander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Salas sprawls well.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salas quickly recovers to half guard.
Salas is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander trying to control from half guard but Salas is working away.
Salas tries to kick Alexander off in order to stand up. Alexander Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Salas bucks up and tries to throw Alexander off but instead Alexander has got his back!
Salas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Alexander punishes Salas with strikes from the back mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Salas right now.
Salas covering up well and avoiding damage.
Alexander gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Alexander has Salas flattened out and is raining down punches.
Salas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Salas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Alexander is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Salas. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Salas showing good submission defense here.
Alexander avoiding Salas 's attempts to control his hands.
Salas is taking damage to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander connects with a big shot to the side of Salas's head.
Salas trying to control but not successfully.
Alexander struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alexander struggling to keep hold of the position.
Salas is trying to remain composed but Alexander is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salas avoids the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Alexander gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Alexander gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Alexander apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Alexander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salas counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Salas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Salas sprawls well.
Mikel Salas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Alexander.
Salas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salas works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Salas lands a nice looking body shot.
Salas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salas is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Salas circles away and we're back to standing.
Salas misses with a two punch combination.
Salas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salas misses with a hook.
Salas misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salas works the jab nicely.
Salas fails to land with a series of punches.
Salas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salas misses the shot to the body.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salas. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Alexander 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.
Salas misses with a wild body shot.
Salas throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salas slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salas tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salas is looking to wear down Alexander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salas lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into rage.
Salas misses with a straight right.
Alexander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salas counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salas fails to land with a series of punches.
Salas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Salas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikel Salas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salas lands with a nice body punch.
Mikel Salas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Salas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
Salas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Salas does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas misses the shot to the body.
Salas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Salas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salas throws a series of strikes that have Alexander backpedaling.
Salas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Salas.
Salas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexander is defended easily by Salas.
Alexander shoots in but Salas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salas punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salas throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Salas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salas to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander is rocked!
BOOM! Salas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Alexander. Alexander tries to recover but Salas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Alexander lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikel Salas!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell tries to sprawl but McGarry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGarry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGarry is trying to work for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
McGarry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russell defending well though.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russell is just riding it out for now. McGarry eventually gives up the hold.
Russell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGarry on the ground.
McGarry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGarry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarry seems to be working for a kimura but Russell defends the submission attempt.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russell defending well though.
McGarry throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarry working Russell over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
McGarry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGarry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGarry 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.
Russell is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGarry lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russell defending well though.
McGarry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGarry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGarry working the head and body with strikes.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
McGarry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGarry drops an elbow to the side of Russell's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGarry lands a nice short elbow.
McGarry is trying for a kimura here. Russell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGarry wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo McGarry!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willams has chosen I stand alone as his entrance music. Myles Willams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very flexible |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myles Willams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Willams looking to throw knees to the head but Atkinson is blocking nicely.
Willams wants to stall.
Atkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Willams is defending well for now.
Willams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Willams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Atkinson pushes Willams up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but Willams avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage.
Willams gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Willams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Willams wants to hit a switch here but Atkinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Willams there!
Willams tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Willams is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Willams is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Willams wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
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.
Willams is working to get back to half guard.
Willams tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Willams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willams tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Willams is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Willams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Willams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson stands up from half guard.
Willams moves to clinch but Atkinson breaks away
and Atkinson counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams wants to clinch
and Atkinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Willams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willams shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willams shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Willams.
Willams throws a series of punches but Atkinson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Atkinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atkinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Willams in his tracks.
Horrible takedown by Willams or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson which made him look bad.
Willams tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Myles Willams has been cut.
Willams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Willams.
Willams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Willams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atkinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Atkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Willams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkinson throws a big uppercut that drops Willams! More strikes from Atkinson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Willams lies dazed against the cage as Atkinson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Atkinson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nate Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mao Zedong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zedong.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Zedong counters with a leg kick.
Zedong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zedong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zedong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Zedong.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zedong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Nate Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Zedong counters with a crisp one two that drops Armstrong! Zedong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Armstrong to his feet! Armstrong is in big trouble!
Armstrong is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Zedong.
Zedong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Zedong throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Zedong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Zedong.
Mao Zedong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Zedong counters with a body kick that stops Armstrong in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.
Zedong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zedong, right into the meat.
Crunch! Zedong slams his shin into Armstrong's torso.
Zedong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong lands a left and a right that send Armstrong crashing to the mat, dazed. Zedong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zedong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
Zedong with a hook.
Zedong throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Armstrong crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mao Zedong!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rani Yahya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream comes to the cage accompanied by War March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
21
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
19
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rani Yahya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hellscream counters with a nice body shot.
Rani Yahya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellscream scores with a shot to the body.
Yahya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Yahya has his takedown stuffed
and Yahya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a left to the body.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
Hellscream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yahya fails with the takedown
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hellscream lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yahya at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a nice body punch.
Yahya looks gassed!
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a good jab.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yahya misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellscream scores with a nice head shot.
Hellscream thuds a left hand into Yahya's body.
Hellscream is looking to wear down Yahya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hellscream ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hellscream lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Hellscream.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
A lazy left from Hellscream finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yahya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters with a nice body shot.
Hellscream really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hellscream bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Hellscream.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hellscream shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yahya eats them both and turns towards Hellscream to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yahya walks into a straight right hand from Hellscream.
Yahya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hellscream lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yahya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yahya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hellscream throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yahya closes the distance but Hellscream moves to the side
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Hellscream.
Hellscream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hellscream with a hook.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream connects with a body shot that sends Yahya's belly button to the back.
Jab by Hellscream.
Hellscream lands an overhand right.
Hellscream darts in and clinches Yahya up against the cage.
Hellscream lands a shoulder strike.
Hellscream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellscream digs a right hand underneath Yahya's ribcage. Yahya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellscream avoiding damage.
Yahya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellscream lands with a right to the head.
Hellscream lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yahya is trying to break the clinch but Hellscream is controlling him.
Hellscream is leaning against Yahya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Yahya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellscream moves into the clinch successfully.
Hellscream effectively controlling the action here.
Yahya is working for takedown but Hellscream is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yahya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hellscream is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yahya.
Yahya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hellscream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
Hellscream pushes Yahya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellscream is working Yahya over against the cage.
Yahya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellscream walks away with a smile on his face. Yahya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
Yahya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yahya takes one on the button.
Garrosh Hellscream is winning the standup battle so far.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yahya is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellscream, as that shot connected.
Yahya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellscream counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellscream lands a head shot.
Rani Yahya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellscream lands a nice hook to Yahya's body. Yahya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yahya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellscream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hellscream.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hellscream scoring well with a low kick there.
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellscream works Yahya's body with a nice hook.
Hellscream lands a jab to the head.
Yahya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream lunges at Yahya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yahya's hand.
Hellscream jabs at Yahya's body.
Yahya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yahya drops his hands momentarily and Hellscream takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yahya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a right hand to the body.
Yahya walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahya walks into a left hand.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy right hand. Yahya should have avoided that one.
Hellscream lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yahya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellscream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yahya walks into a stiff left hand from Hellscream.
Hellscream clinches with his opponent.
Yahya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yahya fails to pull guard.
Hellscream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellscream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yahya can do to turn this around?
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
Hellscream connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yahya momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yahya has his takedown stuffed
and Hellscream counters with a big head kick but Yahya shrugs it off.
Hellscream uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yahya has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Hellscream. Beautiful body shot.
Hellscream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yahya throws a lazy body kick
and Hellscream counters with a big head kick but Yahya shrugs it off.
Hellscream throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a nice looking body shot.
Hellscream clinches with his opponent.
Hellscream displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yahya up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hellscream.
Yahya jumps guard but Hellscream stands there with Yahya around his waist. Yahya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yahya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream manages to get underhooks.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellscream.
Yahya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hellscream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellscream lands a hook that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellscream is working Yahya over against the cage.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Hellscream to work.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
Yahya tries to pull guard but Hellscream won't allow it.
Hellscream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Hellscream.
Nice straight punches there by Hellscream. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hellscream.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hellscream lands with a good body shot.
Yahya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yahya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Hellscream.
Yahya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Hellscream jabs at Yahya's body.
Hellscream digs a good body shot into Yahya's ribs.
A head kick by Yahya misses
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hellscream.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a right hand to the body.
Hellscream tests Yahya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yahya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yahya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hellscream tests Yahya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellscream feints and then cracks Yahya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yahya down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes one to the side of the head.
Hellscream lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yahya at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Hellscream lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yahya doesn't seem phased though.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Hellscream.
Hellscream connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hellscream chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellscream scores with a shot to the body.
Hellscream has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Hellscream to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hellscream moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Hellscream.
Yahya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yahya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yahya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hellscream fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yahya is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yahya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a right hand.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hellscream lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
Yahya jumps guard but Hellscream stands there with Yahya around his waist. Yahya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
Yahya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yahya moves forwards but Hellscream connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hellscream lands a head kick. Yahya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yahya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hellscream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yahya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yahya misses with a takedown
and Hellscream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellscream.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hellscream.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellscream.
Yahya tries to pull guard but Hellscream won't allow it.
Hellscream lands a nice uppercut.
Hellscream lands with a right to the head.
Hellscream scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hellscream.
Hellscream is working Yahya over against the cage.
Hellscream avoiding damage.
Hellscream seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short uppercut from Hellscream.
Yahya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hellscream just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a nice uppercut.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yahya thinking.
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hellscream bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hellscream getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hellscream connects with a right hand. Yahya shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream had his way with Rani Yahya in 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. This is the final round!
Hellscream scores with a jab.
Hellscream fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellscream.
Yahya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a good low kick that Yahya was not able to check.
Yahya misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yahya thinking.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
Hellscream swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yahya.
Yahya with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hellscream to counter with a crisp jab.
Yahya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a series of strikes that have Yahya backpedaling.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hellscream counter with a right hand.
Yahya is rocked!
Yahya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hellscream to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellscream scores with a nice strike.
Yahya is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellscream finish him?
Hellscream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yahya seems to have recovered his senses.
Hellscream punishes Yahya's body with a nice straight punch.
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hellscream. Beautiful body shot.
Hellscream looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a nice strike.
Hellscream scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hellscream scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yahya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yahya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Hellscream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yahya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Hellscream.
Yahya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hellscream lands an overhand right.
Yahya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hellscream throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hellscream lands with a nice body punch.
Yahya has his takedown stuffed
and Hellscream counters with a series of strikes. Yahya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hellscream lunges at Yahya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yahya's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream jabs at Yahya's body.
Hellscream lands a slapping body shot.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellscream punishes Yahya's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrosh Hellscream is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yahya ducks right into an uppercut from Hellscream.
Hellscream takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hellscream connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yahya's calf.
Hellscream connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrosh Hellscream showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hellscream has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrosh Hellscream!
Garrosh Hellscream is the new featherweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Aguri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Sokolowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Aguri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Sokolowski's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
208 cm
19
295 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Aguri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastian Sokolowski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aguri to score with a decent uppercut.
Sokolowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aguri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Sebastian Sokolowski has been cut.
Aguri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokolowski's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Aguri. Beautiful body shot.
Sokolowski looks gassed!
Sokolowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aguri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokolowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aguri sends Sokolowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aguri is motioning to the referee to let Sokolowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sokolowski is rocked!
Aguri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokolowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokolowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguri finish him?
Sokolowski glances at the clock... BAM! Aguri nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sokolowski crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sokolowski is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Aguri!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rassi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Samurai Jack- Mortal Kombat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
20
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Rassi misses the shot to the body.
Rassi tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Rassi tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Rassi didn't expect that.
Diaz throws a strike but Rassi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Rassi from standing up.
Diaz has his foot on Rassi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rassi works his way back into a safe position though.
Rassi preventing the sweep.
Rassi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rassi wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Diaz has his foot on Rassi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rassi works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rassi is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz 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.
Rassi wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rassi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rassi manages to get himself to full guard.
Rassi has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses.
Rassi wants to clinch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rassi is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rassi is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz is looking to advance position but Rassi won't allow it.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz stops Rassi from getting back to his feet.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Rassi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rassi is breathing heavily.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Rassi prevents Diaz from improving position.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rassi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rassi prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rassi is trying to buck Diaz off.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rassi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rassi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi prevents Diaz from improving position.
Rassi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
Rassi wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Rassi is defending the strikes.
Rassi stops Diaz from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Rick Diaz has been cut.
Rassi throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Rassi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Rassi throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Rassi is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Rassi clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rassi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Samuraimo Rassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Diaz.
Rassi is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rassi down to the mat. Rassi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rassi gets a clinch.
Rassi misses with a knee to the head.
Rassi stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Rassi gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Rassi.
Rassi lands a knee to the head.
Rassi lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Rassi.
Rassi lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rassi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rassi obliges.
Rassi tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Rassi manages to get underhooks.
Rassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rassi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rassi obliges.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rassi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Rassi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Rassi to work.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Rassi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rassi connects with a knee to the head.
Rassi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rassi is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rassi down to the mat. Rassi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rassi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rassi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Rassi lands a head kick!
Rassi moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rassi is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rassi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rassi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to finish Rassi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rassi!
Rassi bucks up and throws Diaz to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rassi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz prevents Rassi from escaping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rassi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz is putting a hurting on Rassi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rassi throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz rushes Rassi and presses him up against the cage.
Rassi taking a breather.
Rassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rassi smiles and moves away.
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 Samuraimo Rassi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz shoots in but Rassi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rassi is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Rassi moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rassi!
Rassi tries to buck Diaz off but he can't manage it.
Rassi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rassi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Rassi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
Rassi is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rick Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rassi'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.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Diaz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rassi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rassi trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing punches.
Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rassi is trying to stand.
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Rassi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rassi tries to buck Diaz off but he can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Rassi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rassi hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Rassi frees his head quite easily.
Diaz unloads with some shots from mount but Rassi bucks and avoids them well.
Rassi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Rassi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rassi has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Rassi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Diaz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
