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CWFL Wood v The Iron Hand PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyun Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hyun Park!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park throws a head kick that misses.
Park pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Park landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Park.
Park missing with knees to the body.
Boy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boy manages to end up in side control.
Park throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Boy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boy blocks the strikes from Park.
Park is looking for a sweep.
Boy blocks the strikes from Park.
Boy controlling from side mount.
Boy advances to mount.
Boy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Park has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boy prevents Park from getting the reversal.
Park regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park missing with punches from the bottom.
Park regains full guard. Nicely done.
Park lands a decent shot there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Park keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Park tries to strike from the bottom.
Park throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Park throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Park throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boy wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Park throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Park keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Big Boy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Park throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Boy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Park manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Park throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Park doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boy.
Park has hold of Boy's hands but Boy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Park misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Park defends it well.
Boy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Park throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Park tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Park knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Park is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Boy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boy.
Boy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Park tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Park some visible discomfort.
Boy is putting a hurting on Park here, landing some big shots from side control.
Park is not content to let Boy control the position.
Park tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Park misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Boy scores with punches from side control.
Park tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boy blocks a head kick by Park.
Boy feints and as Park raises his hands in defense, Boy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Park keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Park striking off his back but it's not causing Boy any problems.
Park has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boy wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Boy won't allow Park to sweep him here.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Park throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boy lands a couple of digs.
Park striking off his back but it's not causing Boy any problems.
Boy wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy 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.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Park doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boy thows a big elbow that misses.
Boy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Park is keeping the position for now.
Park keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Park trying to strike off his back.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Boy looking to pass the guard.
Park thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Park trying to strike off his back.
Park striking off his back but it's not causing Boy any problems.
Boy distracts Park with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Park striking off his back but it's not causing Boy any problems.
Park lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boy!
Boy is desperately trying to improve his position but Park has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Big Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Park landing strikes from the mount.
Park lands a nice shot to the head.
Park with shots to the head and body - Boy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Park throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boy because Park loaded up on that one.
Boy can't escape the position.
Park misses with a head shot.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Park landing strikes from the mount.
Boy is in a horrible position here. Park smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boy is looking to improve his position but Park isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park thowing shots but they're missing.
Boy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Park avoids the attempt from Boy to control.
Boy is working to get back to half guard.
Boy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Park.
Park landing strikes from the mount and Boy is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Park.
Boy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boy tries to hold on but Park postures up.
Park with shots to the head and body - Boy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Park avoids the attempt from Boy to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyun Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Park will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Park trying to strike off his back.
Boy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Park keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Boy.
Boy scores with a takedown into Park's guard.
Boy takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Park throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Park tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy 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.
Park keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Park throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Park striking from the bottom.
Park lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Boy wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Park throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boy scoring with some ground and pound.
Boy works over Park with some ground and pound from guard.
Park looking for a sweep. Not yet Park, not yet.
Park thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boy blocks the strikes from Park.
Park throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Park is looking for a sweep.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Park is trying to get back to half guard.
Boy cracks Park with a big right hand but Park just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Park tries to buck Boy off but Boy is having none of it.
Boy working the ground and pound.
Park tries to buck Boy off but Boy is having none of it.
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control the action but Park is working from the bottom.
Park is looking to regain half guard here but Boy keeps moving and retains side control.
Park is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boy off and has taken his back!
Park is trying to stick to Boy's back but Boy is turning into Park. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Park's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boy.
Boy chips away with some ground and pound.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
Park trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Park is looking to sweep but instead, Boy has passed into half guard.
Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Park sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Park tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Park is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Park punching from the bottom.
Boy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Boy blocks the strikes from Park.
Park missing with punches from the bottom.
Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Park flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maki Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Seletzsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seletzsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Viva Colonia! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alexander Seletzsky is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maki Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Seletzsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seletzsky slips a jab and a cross from Daebak.
Seletzsky misses with a right hand
and Daebak counters with a solid body kick.
Seletzsky swings widly with a right hand
and Daebak counters with a series of strikes. Seletzsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Seletzsky is just out of range.
Seletzsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daebak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seletzsky misses with a combination
and Daebak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seletzsky throws a right hand that misses
and Daebak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daebak loads up on a big right hand but Seletzsky slips the punch.
Daebak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daebak connects with a body shot that sends Seletzsky's belly button to the back.
Daebak dodges the punch combination from Seletzsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seletzsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seletzsky throws an off balance right hand
and Daebak counters with a low kick, right behind Seletzsky 's knee.
Daebak throws a right hand that misses
and Seletzsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daebak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seletzsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Seletzsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daebak or not.
Daebak can't break the clinch.
Seletzsky lands with a light punch inside.
Seletzsky pulls guard successfully.
Seletzsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daebak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seletzsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daebak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daebak's back!
Daebak showing good submission defense here.
Seletzsky trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seletzsky is looking for the choke from the back position but Daebak is controlling his hands well.
Seletzsky looking to break Daebak's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Daebak remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Seletzsky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Seletzsky's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Daebak controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Daebak is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Seletzsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Seletzsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Daebak is trying to stand back up.
Daebak fending off the submission attempt from Seletzsky.
Daebak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Seletzsky tries to keep control of the position but Daebak is staying busy.
Seletzsky is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Daebak defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Seletzsky tries to get the hooks in deep but Daebak pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Seletzsky is controlling the position but Daebak somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Seletzsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Daebak works Seletzsky's body with a nice hook.
Daebak slips a straight right by Seletzsky.
Alexander Seletzsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seletzsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Daebak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Daebak misses.
Daebak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seletzsky is looking to clinch.
Daebak slips a jab and a cross from Seletzsky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daebak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maki Daebak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daebak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seletzsky connects with a body shot.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Seletzsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daebak counters with a straight right hand.
Seletzsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daebak cracks a nice hook into Seletzsky's ribs.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seletzsky avoids the head kick by Daebak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seletzsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daebak.
Seletzsky has managed to clinch.
Seletzsky works on Daebak's body with a couple of short punches.
Seletzsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daebak backwards.
Daebak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seletzsky has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Seletzsky.
A short left from Seletzsky.
Seletzsky pushes Daebak back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Seletzsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daebak is trying to break free.
Daebak breaks the clinch.
Daebak throws a hook but Seletzsky blocks it.
Seletzsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seletzsky throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Daebak counter with a right hand.
Seletzsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seletzsky. Daebak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seletzsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Seletzsky misses
letting Daebak counter with a right hand.
Daebak misses with a hook. Seletzsky ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seletzsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seletzsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daebak slips a jab from Seletzsky.
A telegraphed right hand from Daebak misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seletzsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Daebak counters with a nice uppercut.
Daebak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seletzsky checks a low kick from Daebak.
Seletzsky misses with an uppercut
and Daebak counters with a thumping low kick.
Seletzsky misses with the combination.
Daebak keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Daebak is predictable there
and Seletzsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Daebak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seletzsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daebak.
Seletzsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daebak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seletzsky misses with the combination.
Seletzsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daebak counters with a nice uppercut.
Seletzsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daebak is letting Seletzsky control him for a moment.
Seletzsky works to advance to full mount. Daebak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seletzsky is looking to take Daebak's back but instead Daebak gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Seletzsky moves into full mount! Daebak won't be happy about that!
Seletzsky tries to control but Daebak wriggling away.
Seletzsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daebak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
Seletzsky misses with a head shot.
Seletzsky controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seletzsky is looking to work his way around to Daebak's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Seletzsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak wants to try and get back to his feet.
Seletzsky goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daebak turns into him and now he's in Seletzsky's guard.
Seletzsky is trying to control the position but Daebak postures up.
Seletzsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daebak.
Seletzsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daebak's guard.
Seletzsky advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seletzsky is looking for a kimura here.
Daebak looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seletzsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Seletzsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daebak makes his way to full guard, as Seletzsky worked for a kimura.
Seletzsky is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Seletzsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seletzsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Seletzsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Sarmiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micky Thompson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Sarmiento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarmiento takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarmiento tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson defending well as Sarmiento loads up on a big left hand.
Sarmiento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarmiento gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarmiento has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Sarmiento.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson tests Sarmiento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarmiento really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarmiento.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sarmiento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Sarmiento's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson gets to his feet. Sarmiento looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sarmiento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarmiento throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarmiento moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sarmiento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Sarmiento wants to control the position but Thompson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sarmiento is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarmiento wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson is taking a breather. Sarmiento says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson stops Sarmiento from getting back to his feet.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sarmiento is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarmiento wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Micky Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Sarmiento is trying to control but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarmiento is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Micky Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarmiento lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sarmiento enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sarmiento manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sarmiento, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sarmiento was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sarmiento wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarmiento gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sarmiento is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sarmiento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sarmiento shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sarmiento tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sarmiento to the ground. Sarmiento escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sarmiento shoots and misses
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sarmiento's guard.
Sarmiento wants to control but Thompson passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sarmiento is looking to escape.
Sarmiento wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sarmiento to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarmiento tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarmiento gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson gets to his feet - Sarmiento follows without any prompting.
Sarmiento doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sarmiento won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Sarmiento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarmiento is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sarmiento to his feet.
Sarmiento cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sarmiento is looking to get back to is feet but Thompson passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sarmiento sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thompson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sarmiento avoids it really well and circles away.
Sarmiento misses the shot to the body.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarmiento swinging wildly here.
Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stands up from Sarmiento's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Joseph Sarmiento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarmiento sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Sarmiento lands a body shot.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarmiento.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarmiento as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento with a jab.
Sarmiento lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarmiento shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sarmiento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarmiento throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Sarmiento misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Sarmiento didn't expect that.
Sarmiento wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Sarmiento will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thompson gets to his feet. Sarmiento looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarmiento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Sarmiento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Sarmiento.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarmiento counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sarmiento doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarmiento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sarmiento is predictable there
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Sarmiento fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Sarmiento keeps moving.
Sarmiento is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sarmiento.
Sarmiento is looking to escape.
Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson stands up and beckons Sarmiento to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Sarmiento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sarmiento tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Sarmiento looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sarmiento.
Sarmiento is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sarmiento misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarmiento throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Sarmiento fights it but they end up in guard.
Sarmiento is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sarmiento moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Sarmiento.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarmiento.
Sarmiento swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Sarmiento backing up. Sarmiento nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Sarmiento avoids them all with ease.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
Sarmiento wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Micky Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to control but Sarmiento wriggling away.
Sarmiento'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.
Sarmiento can't escape the position.
Sarmiento wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarmiento is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Thompson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donte Demirro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Mann looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donte Demirro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Mann!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirro gets the takedown into side control.
Demirro tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Demirro tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Demirro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mann being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demirro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mann regains half guard there - taking advantage of Demirro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demirro controlling the action here.
Demirro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Demirro is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Demirro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Demirro there.
Demirro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demirro is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann looks gassed!
Demirro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Demirro controlling the pace for now.
Demirro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mann and Demirro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Demirro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demirro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Demirro.
Demirro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mann works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Demirro seems to be working for a kimura but Mann defends the submission attempt.
Demirro wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Demirro works his way into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Demirro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Demirro unloading with bombs!
Demirro is stalling here but it's allowed Mann to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is refusing to be controlled, as Demirro sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Demirro looks to land a strike but Mann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Demirro from controlling successfully.
Demirro is really struggling to control Mann but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Demirro from controlling successfully.
Demirro throws a big right hand that misses.
Demirro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Demirro from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demirro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demirro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Demirro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demirro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demirro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demirro pushes down on Mann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirro wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Demirro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Demirro drives through and clinches with Mann against the ropes.
Demirro tries to score a body lock takedown but Mann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demirro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Demirro manages to end up in side control.
Demirro trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Demirro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Demirro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mann, who protects the arm well.
Demirro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mann's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demirro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Demirro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demirro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Demirro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mann seems a little lost for a moment, as Demirro dominates the positioning.
Demirro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demirro.
Demirro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donte Demirro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demirro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tommy Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirro trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Demirro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demirro slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Demirro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demirro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donte Demirro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandro Filcic struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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25
154 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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26
157 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorge Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Filcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filcic misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Filcic moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Filcic does no damage.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Filcic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taylor's guard now.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Taylor landing strikes from the mount and Filcic is in trouble!
Taylor working the ground and pound effectively.
Taylor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filcic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filcic is looking to escape.
Filcic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor unloads with some shots from mount but Filcic bucks and avoids them well.
Taylor landing shots from mount.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Filcic looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Filcic looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor trying to control but Filcic is having none of it.
Taylor thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taylor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taylor prevents Filcic from getting the reversal.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Filcic is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
Filcic is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor breaks from Filcic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Filcic is rocked!
Taylor unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Filcic wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Taylor celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Taylor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Billy The Iron Hand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
166 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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KO power |
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hade Wood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws out a loose jab but The Iron Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Iron Hand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wood.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Iron Hand enables Wood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Iron Hand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wood trying to control but The Iron Hand is working from the bottom.
Wood is pushing down on The Iron Hand's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Iron Hand is fighting to maintain full guard but Wood has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Iron Hand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Iron Hand manages to get to full guard.
Wood is in close to The Iron Hand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Iron Hand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Iron Hand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wood wants to control from the top but The Iron Hand keeps moving.
Wood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hade Wood.
The Iron Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of The Iron Hand's head.
Nice jab there from Wood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Iron Hand thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Iron Hand thows a body kick. Wood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wood gets a takedown into half guard.
The Iron Hand tries to roll over but Wood keeps him under control.
Wood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but The Iron Hand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wood is pressing down on The Iron Hand's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Iron Hand is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Iron Hand manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wood passes into half guard.
The Iron Hand wants to get back to full guard.
The Iron Hand gets full guard.
Wood trying to control but The Iron Hand is working from the bottom.
Wood looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working The Iron Hand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron Hand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood passes The Iron Hand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Iron Hand is trying to get back to full guard.
Wood slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hade Wood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Iron Hand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Iron Hand misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a shoot takedown. The Iron Hand fights it but they end up in guard.
The Iron Hand keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Iron Hand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Iron Hand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wood passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wood lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Iron Hand gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wood is pushing down on The Iron Hand's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Iron Hand is fighting to maintain full guard but Wood has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
The Iron Hand is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
Wood throwing shots but The Iron Hand is blocking nicely.
Wood slips a nice elbow through The Iron Hand's hands, connecting with The Iron Hand's forehead.
Wood is trying to control. The Iron Hand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wood is thwarting The Iron Hand's attempts to control the position.
Wood trying to control the action but The Iron Hand is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood with the ground and pound but The Iron Hand uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wood preventing the sweep.
Wood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hade Wood wasn't active enough on the ground.
A leg kick checked by Wood.
The Iron Hand takes one to the side of the head.
The Iron Hand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wood under the eye.
The Iron Hand misses the body punch
and Wood counters with a single leg into guard. The Iron Hand didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood trying to control but The Iron Hand is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood cracks The Iron Hand with a solid left hand.
Wood chips away with some ground and pound.
The Iron Hand wants to hit a switch here but Wood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Iron Hand there!
The Iron Hand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wood is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Iron Hand has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Iron Hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hade Wood 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!
The Iron Hand misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
The Iron Hand keeps Wood at a distance using the push kick.
The Iron Hand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wood looks to land a combination but The Iron Hand avoids it well.
Wood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wood lands a jab to The Iron Hand's midsection.
The Iron Hand takes one to the side of the head.
The Iron Hand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wood.
The Iron Hand missing with knees to the body.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood has picked The Iron Hand up - he's going for a ride! Wood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand won't allow Wood to pass to mount.
Wood seems to be working for a kimura but The Iron Hand defends the submission attempt.
Wood trying to pass the guard but The Iron Hand defending well.
Hade Wood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Iron Hand sees it coming and defends easily.
The Iron Hand is trying to maintain the position but Wood is very close to passing his half guard.
The Iron Hand is staying active underneath Wood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Iron Hand is trying to get back to full guard.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but The Iron Hand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Iron Hand has hold of Wood's hands but Wood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Iron Hand wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Wood thows a huge punch but The Iron Hand dodges it nicely.
Wood is trying to control. The Iron Hand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Wood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hade Wood.
Wood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Iron Hand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.
Wood is keen to just control but The Iron Hand is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billy The Iron Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Iron Hand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hade Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood throws a big right hand that misses.
The Iron Hand keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Iron Hand's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hade Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hade Wood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Wonderful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the ring accompanied by She Hates Me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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217 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Wonderful!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Wonderful counters with a stiff right hand.
Wonderful throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Wonderful does no damage.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Wonderful's front leg but catches the back leg as Wonderful tries to avoid it.
Wonderful keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but Wonderful is having none of it.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonderful was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Wonderful knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonderful tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonderful throws a lazy head kick
and Sackett counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wonderful off his feet! Sackett dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Mr Wonderful has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sackett trying to control the action but Wonderful is working from the bottom.
Wonderful tries to escape but Sackett is in control.
Sackett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sackett grinds an elbow into Wonderful's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett looks up at the clock and then as Wonderful takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sackett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wonderful is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a huge shot from side control! Wonderful is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Logan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinto Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shinto Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daiki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rage 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakamura dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rage is on top in guard.
Rage preventing the sweep.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage advances to half guard.
Nakamura flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Rage wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rage 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. Nakamura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinto Rage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappa comes to the ring accompanied by battery. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Nappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yamada Taiki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nappa swings for the body but Taiki moves out of range.
Taiki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nappa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nappa shoots in and drives through. Taiki sprawls well.
Nappa throws a hook but Taiki avoids it easily.
Taiki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nappa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taiki counters with a big head kick but Nappa shrugs it off.
Taiki slips a straight right by Nappa.
Taiki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taiki avoids the body shot from Nappa.
A telegraphed right hand from Nappa misses the target.
Nappa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nappa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taiki.
Taiki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taiki moves away from the strike by Nappa.
Taiki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nappa on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nappa there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taiki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nappa with a poor takedown
and Taiki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nappa really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Nappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nappa is breathing heavily.
Taiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nappa avoids the head kick by Taiki.
Nappa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taiki pushes Nappa away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taiki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taiki.
Taiki has closed the distance and engaged Nappa in a clinch.
Taiki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nappa's face.
Taiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taiki.
Taiki lands an elbow inside.
Taiki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taiki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nappa takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dirk Nappa has been cut.
Taiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taiki lands a nice elbow.
Taiki lands a nice elbow.
Nappa takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taiki is pushing Nappa up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taiki lands an elbow inside that Nappa shrugs off.
Taiki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nappa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Taiki lands a knee to the head.
Nappa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nappa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nappa is trying to drag Taiki to the mat but Taiki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Taiki connects with a knee to the head.
Taiki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nappa is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taiki lands an elbow just above Nappa 's eye.
Taiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nappa has Taiki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Taiki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taiki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Taiki lands a knee to the body.
Taiki lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Taiki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taiki scores with a knee to the head.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Taiki lands an elbow inside.
Taiki connects with a knee to the head.
Taiki prevents the takedown attempt.
Taiki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nappa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nappa tries for a takedown but Taiki manages to get underhooks.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Nappa wants a takedown but no success here.
Taiki connects with a knee to the head.
Nappa can't get the takedown.
Nappa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiki walks away with a smile on his face. Nappa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taiki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nappa ducks under a wild hook from Taiki.
Taiki slips under a jab.
Nappa blocks a head kick by Taiki.
Nappa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taiki moves out of range as Nappa strikes.
Nappa misses with a body shot.
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.
Taiki wants to clinch
and Nappa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nappa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taiki is controlling Nappa's trapped leg to prevent Nappa from advancing to side control.
Nappa is thwarting Taiki's attempts to control the position.
Nappa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taiki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Nappa's cut.
That's time! Nappa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taiki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dirk Nappa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nappa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taiki sprawls well initially but Nappa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nappa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taiki's head.
Nappa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taiki defending well though.
Taiki wants to get back to full guard.
Nappa trying to advance position but Taiki counters by regaining guard.
Nappa 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.
Nappa thows a big elbow that misses.
Nappa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nappa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taiki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki is looking to improve his position.
Nappa slips a nice elbow through Taiki's hands, connecting with Taiki's forehead.
Nappa trying to control from Taiki's half guard. Taiki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nappa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nappa wants to control from the top but Taiki keeps moving.
Nappa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nappa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nappa advances to half guard.
Taiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nappa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taiki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nappa.
Nappa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nappa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nappa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki trying to control here.
Nappa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taiki is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taiki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nappa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taiki trying to control from the bottom.
Nappa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nappa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taiki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nappa.
Taiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nappa throwing strikes but missing.
Nappa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taiki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nappa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Nappa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Nappa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nappa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Nappa misses its intended target.
A head kick from Taiki lands but Nappa takes it in his stride.
Taiki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nappa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taiki defends it nicely.
Taiki misses with a lunging right hand
and Nappa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nappa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taiki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nappa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taiki trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nappa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taiki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nappa looking to pass the guard.
Nappa throws and elbow that misses. Taiki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nappa's guard. Nice move by Taiki!
Nappa wants to sweep here but Taiki controlling him for the moment.
Nappa is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nappa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taiki wants to stand and escape but instead Nappa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nappa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taiki trying to keep a closed guard but Nappa is proving a slippery customer.
Taiki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taiki wants to stand but Nappa is controlling the position.
Nappa with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nappa throwing strikes from guard but Taiki blocks nicely.
Nappa wants to control from the top but Taiki keeps moving.
Nappa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taiki is looking to stand up but Nappa isn't so interested in that idea.
Taiki trying to control the position.
Taiki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Taiki has wrist control.
Nappa thows a big elbow that misses.
Taiki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nappa throws a big right hand that misses.
Nappa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nappa lands some shots froms side control.
Taiki is trying to buck Nappa off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Nappa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nappa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Nappa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minowa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Minute in Heaven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isamu Minowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowa is looking to clinch.
Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rage misses with a straight left.
Minowa shoots for a takedown but Rage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minowa avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Isamu Minowa has been cut.
Rage lands a left and a right that send Minowa crashing to the mat, dazed. Rage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Minowa is rocked!
Rage misses with a two punch combination.
Minowa misses with a takedown attempt
and Rage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minowa is breathing heavily.
Minowa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Rage. Beautiful body shot.
Minowa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunner Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage lands a left and a right that send Minowa crashing to the mat, dazed. Rage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Minowa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Minowa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rage! Minowa is backing up but he can't get away as Rage lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Minowa and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunner Rage!
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