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HBB 24 - House PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Lagutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Nemean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Nemean looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolai Lagutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Nemean!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagutin tries to clinch but Nemean moves away
and Nemean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lagutin's guard.
Lagutin looking for a guillotine here but Nemean defends easily.
Lagutin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lagutin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nemean has picked Lagutin up and slammed him! Lagutin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nemean manages to pass to side control!
Nemean working the body and head with strikes.
Lagutin tries to buck Nemean off but Nemean is having none of it.
Lagutin prevents Nemean from improving position.
Nemean moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Nemean might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagutin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nemean working the head and body with strikes.
Lagutin tries to buck Nemean off but Nemean is having none of it.
Nemean moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lagutin regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagutin is looking to get to half guard.
Nemean with good strikes from the mount here!
Lagutin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lagutin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nemean.
Nemean with shots to the head and body - Lagutin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lagutin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nemean controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagutin tries to reverse the position but Nemean maintains control.
Nemean has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lagutin's face.
Nemean controlling his opponent.
Nemean prevents Lagutin from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemean seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lagutin is holding on tight.
Lagutin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nemean has a good base and remains in mount.
Lagutin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nemean on the ground.
Nemean is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lagutin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lagutin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lagutin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lagutin is breathing heavily.
Lagutin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nemean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nemean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nemean!
Nemean remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nemean cracks Lagutin with a big right hand but Lagutin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Nemean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nemean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lagutin to the ground. Nemean is now in Lagutin's guard.
Lagutin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemean defends well.
Nemean stands up from Lagutin's guard - Nemean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lagutin darts in trying to clinch
and Nemean counters by clinching up.
Lagutin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lagutin jumps guard but Nemean stands there with Lagutin around his waist. Lagutin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lagutin tries to pull guard but Nemean won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Lagutin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lagutin smiles and moves away.
Nikolai Lagutin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagutin darts in trying to clinch
so Nemean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lagutin looking for a guillotine here but Nemean defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagutin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nemean has picked Lagutin up and slammed him! Lagutin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nemean manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lagutin is being controlled here.
Nemean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lagutin is looking to regain half guard here but Nemean keeps moving and retains side control.
Lagutin is trying to work for a sweep but Nemean has mounted him!
Nemean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagutin is trying to reverse the position but instead Nemean has taken his back - oops!
Lagutin wants to escape the position.
Kyle Nemean has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is taking a good look at Lagutin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nemean!
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.
Nemean tightening his grip on Lagutin, looking for the choke.
Lagutin is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemean looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Lagutin right now.
Lagutin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lagutin tries to reverse the position but Nemean maintains control.
Nemean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lagutin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nemean has a good base and remains in mount.
Nemean is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lagutin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagutin can't escape the position.
Nemean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nemean tries to control but Lagutin wriggling away.
Lagutin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nemean lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Nemean 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!
Lagutin wants to clinch
and Nemean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lagutin has his foot on Nemean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nemean works his way back into a safe position though.
Lagutin looking for subs off his back but Nemean has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lagutin trying to get back to full guard but Nemean takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lagutin is trying to escape the mount.
Nemean lands a heavy elbow.
Nemean controlling his opponent.
Lagutin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemean lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lagutin hang on?
Nemean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nemean prevents Lagutin from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemean controlling his opponent.
Lagutin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lagutin regains half guard.
Lagutin won't allow Nemean to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nemean prevents Lagutin from improving his position.
Nemean takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lagutin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lagutin actively working from the bottom here.
Nemean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lagutin has hold of Nemean's hands but Nemean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagutin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nemean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nemean postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lagutin looks a forlorn figure.
Nemean controlling his opponent.
Nemean is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lagutin is in real trouble.
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.
Nemean has the hooks in. Lagutin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lagutin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nikolai Lagutin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagutin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nemean pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nemean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Nemean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nemean 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... Kyle Nemean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Castile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Castile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Castile.
A head kick by Castile misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Castile throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald checks a low kick from Castile.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castile swivels and escapes.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Castile pushes him off.
Castile throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castile counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Castile as he checks the leg kick.
Castile thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castile moves into the clinch.
Castile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castile as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald tries to work over Castile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castile throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castile rather than just go for the knockout.
Castile throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Castile misses with the combination.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castile as he jumps to the side.
Angel Castile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Castile - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Castile. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Castile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castile.
Angel Castile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castile tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Castile, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Castile against the cage but Castile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angel Castile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty McDonald.
Castile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castile.
Castile looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Castile counters with a head kick. That will keep McDonald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Castile is looking to clinch.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Castile counters with a head kick. That will keep McDonald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Castile misses with a body kick.
Castile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castile tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Castile misses with a head kick.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Castile displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castile.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castile throws a lazy body kick
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Castile.
Castile clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Castile controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Castile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Castile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald scores with a jab. Castile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Castile checks it
and Castile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castile has managed to clinch.
Castile controlling the action here for a moment.
Castile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castile scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Castile moves into the clinch successfully.
Castile breaks from the clinch.
Castile throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Castile tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to clinch up
and Castile counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Castile.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Castile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castile is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castile.
McDonald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Castile.
McDonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castile clinches with his opponent.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Castile tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
Castile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working Castile over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDonald trying to control the action but Castile is working from the bottom.
Castile might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castile is working to avoid the ground and pound but McDonald connects with a decent elbow.
McDonald trying to control the position but Castile is working away.
Castile tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Castile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McDonald working the ground and pound but Castile is defending the strikes.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Castile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castile is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Castile dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Castile counters with a straight right hand.
Castile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Castile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castile throws a head kick that misses
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castile.
Castile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castile throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Castile pushes him off.
Castile tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Castile counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
and Castile counters with an inside leg kick.
Castile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Castile moves into the clinch.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castile's elbow.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald tries to stall but Castile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Castile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castile gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castile taking a breather.
Castile avoids the elbow strike from McDonald, against the cage.
Marty McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Castile.
A left hand lands to the body for Castile.
Castile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Castile.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castile.
Castile misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Castile counters by clinching up.
Castile is struggling to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Castile has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Castile avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Castile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Castile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castile misses with a leg kick.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castile lands a jab.
McDonald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castile.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Castile's belly button to the back.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castile misses with a body kick.
Castile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Castile.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Castile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castile throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Angel Castile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Castile misses
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Castile throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Castile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from McDonald are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Castile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castile, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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... Angel Castile!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We are the ocean-waiting room kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CJ Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwight Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lilke wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Lilke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lilke stalling away here and it's allowed Penn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lilke trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lilke should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Penn has tightened it up now! Lilke should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). CJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Everton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikaro Tano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Everton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikaro Tano!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tano shoots and misses
and Everton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tano keeping moving, preventing Everton from controlling successfully.
Tano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tano is proving hard to escape from.
Tano working for submissions but it's allowed Everton to get to half guard.
Tano is looking to control Everton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tano avoid being mounted?
Everton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Everton wants to take a breather but Tano is having none of it.
Everton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tano.
Everton tries to pass to full mount but Tano defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tano is looking to control Everton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tano avoid being mounted?
Tano is not content to let Everton control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tano has his takedown stuffed
and Everton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Everton.
Everton wants to control from the top but Tano keeps moving.
Everton wants to stand but Tano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tano looks gassed!
Everton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tano is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Everton looking to pass the guard.
Everton connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tano is working an open guard so Everton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Everton shoots in for a takedown but Tano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Everton is trying to defend but Tano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Everton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tano wants to stand but Everton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Everton throws a head kick that half lands.
Everton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Everton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tano was covering up waiting for the punch and Everton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tano keeping full guard, as Everton tries to pass.
Everton trying to control but Tano is working from the bottom.
Everton is in close to Tano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everton content to stall in guard here.
Tano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Everton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Everton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everton is pushing down on Tano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tano is fighting to maintain full guard but Everton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tano is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Everton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Everton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tano is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Everton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Everton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Vanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Big Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Van Vanders!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanders misses with a takedown
so Nasty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nasty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasty is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vanders has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nasty is looking to defend but Vanders has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nasty! Vanders pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nasty taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Van Vanders!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sugen Nagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shamil Zavurov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sugen Nagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shamil Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagi to the mat! Nagi manages to get full guard.
Nagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zavurov defends well.
Zavurov thows a big elbow that misses.
Zavurov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zavurov.
Zavurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zavurov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagi keeping moving, preventing Zavurov from controlling successfully.
Nagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zavurov is aware though and is defending well.
Nagi is breathing heavily.
Zavurov trying to control but Nagi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zavurov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zavurov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov throwing strikes from guard but Nagi blocks nicely.
Zavurov throwing strikes from guard but Nagi blocks nicely.
Zavurov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zavurov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zavurov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagi is retaining full guard.
Nagi has his foot on Zavurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zavurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zavurov.
Nagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zavurov.
Zavurov postures up in Nagi's guard and throws a big left but Nagi blocks it.
Zavurov wants to control from the top but Nagi keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zavurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagi is keeping the position for now.
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.
Nagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagi keeping full guard, as Zavurov tries to pass.
Nagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Zavurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zavurov stands up over Nagi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zavurov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zavurov thows a big elbow that misses.
Nagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zavurov.
Zavurov throws and elbow that misses. Nagi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zavurov's guard. Nice move by Nagi!
Nagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zavurov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagi has managed to get both his arms back between Zavurov's legs - danger averted.
Zavurov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagi is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagi passes Zavurov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nagi controlling the action here.
Nagi trying to control the action but Zavurov is working from the bottom.
Zavurov wants to get back to full guard.
Nagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Zavurov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagi not doing much here.
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.
Zavurov gets back to full guard.
Nagi wants to control from the top but Zavurov keeps moving.
Zavurov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nagi is pushing down on Zavurov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zavurov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zavurov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zavurov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nagi.
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Zavurov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zavurov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zavurov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nagi working for a triangle but Zavurov defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zavurov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zavurov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zavurov postures up.
Zavurov throwing strikes from guard but Nagi blocks nicely.
Zavurov thows a big elbow that misses.
Zavurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zavurov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zavurov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zavurov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zavurov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zavurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zavurov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagi has escaped and now he's on top!
Nagi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zavurov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nagi, into his guard.
Zavurov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagi is on top in guard.
Zavurov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nagi wants to pass the guard but Zavurov is keeping the position.
Shamil Zavurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zavurov pushes a forearm under Nagi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nagi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamil Zavurov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keisuke Honda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keisuke Honda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda dives in and scores a takedown into Burger's guard.
Burger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Burger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Honda defends it easily.
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Honda defends it easily.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Honda advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger is being controlled here.
Honda is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Burger looks calm but he's in trouble here. Honda gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Burger is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Honda lets go of the hold and Burger can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keisuke Honda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cal Ashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cal Ashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashburn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ashburn scores with a nice right hand.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn counters with a right hand to the body.
Ashburn cracks Leeroy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashburn lands a jab to Leeroy's midsection.
Leeroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ashburn counters with an inside leg kick.
Leeroy looks gassed!
Ashburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leeroy momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leeroy drops his hands momentarily and Ashburn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ashburn lands with a nice body punch.
Ashburn lands a jab-cross combination.
Ashburn with a jab.
Ashburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leeroy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashburn lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Ashburn both land. Nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Leeroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leeroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashburn finish him?
Leeroy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leeroy seems to have recovered his senses.
Leeroy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashburn is looking to land body kicks.
Leeroy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashburn misses with a body kick.
Ashburn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leeroy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashburn cracks Leeroy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ashburn drops Leeroy with a nice combination! Ashburn dives into Leeroy's guard, looking to finish!
Leeroy has a closed guard, preventing Ashburn from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leeroy, up you get!
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn counters with a three punch combo that has Leeroy backing up. Leeroy nods at Ashburn to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Bruce Leeroy has been cut.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn counters with a straight right hand.
Ashburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ashburn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ashburn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Ashburn.
Ashburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashburn is looking to slow Leeroy down with leg kicks.
Ashburn lands a two punch combo.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn counters with a two punch combo.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ashburn lands with a straight right. Leeroy didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ashburn. That's going to slow Leeroy down.
Leeroy slips a jab and a cross from Ashburn.
Ashburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashburn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ashburn connects with a right hand. Leeroy shakes it off.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashburn dips to his left and cracks Leeroy with an uppercut!
Leeroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ashburn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Ashburn.
Ashburn throws a series of strikes that have Leeroy backpedaling.
Ashburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ashburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leeroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashburn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ashburn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Ashburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Leeroy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ashburn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leeroy under the eye.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ashburn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a left to the body.
Ashburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ashburn misses with a few strikes there.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ashburn sizes up Leeroy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ashburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashburn digs a good hook to Leeroy's body.
Ashburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Leeroy off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashburn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashburn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ashburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leeroy doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashburn lands with a hook. Leeroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Ashburn.
Ashburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leeroy can do to turn this around?
Ashburn connects with a body shot that sends Leeroy's belly button to the back.
A cross from Ashburn lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ashburn. Those never looked like landing.
Leeroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ashburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leeroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leeroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ashburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leeroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashburn with a hook.
Cal Ashburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Ashburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashburn with a jab.
Ashburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashburn is looking to slow Leeroy down with leg kicks.
Leeroy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ashburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leeroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leeroy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ashburn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ashburn works Leeroy's body with a nice hook.
Leeroy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cal Ashburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leeroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn lands with a nice body punch.
Leeroy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ashburn. Ashburn obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Ashburn misses.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Ashburn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ashburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ashburn works over Leeroy's head and body with a nice combination.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a leg kick.
Ashburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashburn lands a slapping body shot.
Ashburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leeroy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ashburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leeroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ashburn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leeroy.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ashburn is looking to score with low kicks.
Ashburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashburn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashburn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Ashburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Leeroy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Ashburn scoring well with a low kick there.
Ashburn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ashburn jabs Leeroy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ashburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leeroy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a one-two to the body.
Leeroy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ashburn can pounce on him.
Ashburn lands the left hand.
Ashburn lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Ashburn.
Ashburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ashburn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ashburn lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashburn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leeroy backs up against the cage.
Ashburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ashburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ashburn connects with a high kick.
Leeroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a straight right hand.
Ashburn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leeroy checks it well.
Ashburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ashburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Ashburn.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Ashburn there.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn tries to work over Leeroy's front leg with a kick but Leeroy checks it.
Ashburn scores with a nice right hand.
Ashburn throws a low kick but Leeroy avoids it.
Ashburn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leeroys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leeroy throws a combination that misses
and Ashburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a solid body kick.
Ashburn jabs at Leeroy's body.
Leeroy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ashburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashburn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn counters with a left to the body.
Ashburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ashburn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy 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.
Leeroy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ashburn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leeroy's hands.
Ashburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leeroy doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Ashburn. Beautiful body shot.
Ashburn swinging wildly here.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashburn scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashburn, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Ashburn coming out on top.
Ashburn connects with a body shot that sends Leeroy's belly button to the back.
Leeroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashburn connects with a right hand. Leeroy shakes it off.
Ashburn throws a sloppy head kick and Leeroy moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ashburn!
A jab lands there for Ashburn.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Leeroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashburn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a leg kick.
Leeroy misses with a combination
and Ashburn counters with a nice body shot.
Bruce Leeroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashburn tries a low kick but Leeroy avoids it.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashburn lands with a straight right. Leeroy didn't see that one coming.
Leeroy misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Ashburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashburn 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Ashburn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin has chosen pantera walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane Carwin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flikflak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flikflak.
Flikflak is pushing down on Carwin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carwin is fighting to maintain full guard but Flikflak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flikflak not doing much here.
Carwin is trying to escape back to his feet but Flikflak uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Flikflak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin pushes Flikflak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flikflak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carwin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwin tries to buck Flikflak off but Flikflak takes his back!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flikflak working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Carwin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Flikflak has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Carwin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Flikflak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunks Jucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendric Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton has chosen Senor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hunks Jucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendric Dalton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jucci misses with a few strikes there.
Jucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a lunging right hand
and Jucci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Jucci moved out of range.
Jucci lands with a right hand.
Dalton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jucci counters with a three punch combo that has Dalton backing up. Dalton nods at Jucci to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jucci lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jucci. Those never looked like landing.
Jucci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Dalton looks gassed!
Jucci lands with a nice body punch.
Jucci wants to slow Dalton down by chopping away at his legs.
Dalton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jucci drops Dalton with a beautiful combination! Dalton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jucci is looking for the KO!
It looks like Kendric Dalton has been cut.
Jucci lands a big right hand that sends Dalton crashing to the mat! Jucci stays standing though and waves Dalton back to his feet!
Dalton is rocked!
Jucci connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Dalton to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jucci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hunks Jucci!
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