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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ruchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, White 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, Sergei Ruchenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Ruchenko on that attempt.
Boy throws a series of punches but Ruchenko avoids them all with ease.
Ruchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruchenko shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Ruchenko.
Boy misses with a double jab
and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruchenko slows down the pace here.
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Ruchenko stalling the fight.
Boy tries to break free but Ruchenko pushes him back against the cage.
Ruchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy throws a combination that misses
and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruchenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergei Ruchenko.
Boy throws a series of punches but Ruchenko moves out of range.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ruchenko.
Ruchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
White Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Ruchenko moves out of range as Boy throws a body kick.
Ruchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boy.
Ruchenko drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage.
Ruchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruchenko darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Ruchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boy tries to circle away but Ruchenko has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchenko.
Ruchenko slips a jab from Boy.
Ruchenko forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Ruchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Ruchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruchenko counters with a left to the body.
Boy misses with a combination
and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Boy.
It looks like Sergei Ruchenko has been cut.
Boy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruchenko connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruchenko.
Ruchenko leaning against his opponent.
Ruchenko breaks from the clinch.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruchenko moves into the clinch.
Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Ruchenko has the dominant position.
Ruchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruchenko stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruchenko momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruchenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy wants to break free but Ruchenko has control.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Sergei Ruchenko's cut even more.
Ruchenko clinches with his opponent.
Ruchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooh!!! Boy has knocked Ruchenko down with a huge combo! Boy steps away and waves a wobbly Ruchenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ruchenko's cut.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Ruchenko has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruchenko.
Boy blocks an elbow strike from Ruchenko.
Boy being controlled against the cage.
Ruchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Ruchenko taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Ruchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to move into range but Ruchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Ruchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Ruchenko is controlling him.
Ruchenko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruchenko.
Ruchenko digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
Ruchenko manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruchenko gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruchenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruchenko is breathing heavily.
Ruchenko tries to clinch up.
Boy drops Ruchenko with a beautiful combination! Ruchenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boy is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ruchenko ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy tries to bum rush Ruchenko with a series of wild strikes but Ruchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
Ruchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Ruchenko is controlling the position.
Ruchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruchenko closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Ruchenko keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchenko misses with a body punch.
Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruchenko tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Ruchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ruchenko breaks from the clinch.
Ruchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Ruchenko persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ruchenko.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy throws a right and a left that Ruchenko avoids nicely.
Boy looks to land a combination but Ruchenko avoids it well.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Sergei Ruchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sergei Ruchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruchenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruchenko gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruchenko staying out of range there.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Ruchenko darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Ruchenko stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergei Ruchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ruchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruchenko.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy jumps guard but Ruchenko stands there with Boy around his waist. Boy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruchenko has double underhooks.
Ruchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruchenko.
Ruchenko pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruchenko pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Ruchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Ruchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
Ruchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Boy tries to circle away but Ruchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Ruchenko cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruchenko.
Ruchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Ruchenko misses with some punches.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruchenko moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Ruchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Ruchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Ruchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruchenko gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruchenko breaks from the clinch.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruchenko.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy throws a right and a left that Ruchenko avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Boy.
Ruchenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Ruchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruchenko.
Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruchenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boy!
Ruchenko looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Ruchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boy being controlled against the cage.
Ruchenko manages to break the clinch.
Boy looks to land a combination but Ruchenko avoids it well.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruchenko moves into the clinch.
Ruchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy looks to land a combination. Ruchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ruchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruchenko 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Kopec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kopec counters with a stiff right hand.
Evan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopec drops Henderson with a beautiful combination! Henderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kopec is looking for the KO!
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Kopec moves away and avoids it.
Kopec leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopec leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a shot to the body
and Kopec comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Henderson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Kopec is on him like rabid pit bull! Henderson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Kopec!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday comes to the cage accompanied by All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. Miles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Manny Holiday has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Miles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles moves into range and clinches up with Holiday.
Miles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holiday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holiday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles rushes Holiday and presses him up against the cage.
Miles tries to pull guard but Holiday holds him up against the cage and eventually Miles drops back down to his feet.
Manny Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Miles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holiday.
Holiday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Holiday tries to circle away but Miles has him pinned against the cage.
Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
Holiday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miles is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Holiday to the mat. Holiday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles is fighting to break Holiday's control of his arms but Holiday is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holiday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holiday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holiday duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles backs away from a small jab...but Holiday lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Miles crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Holiday with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Manny Holiday!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Penn stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dexter Adams has been cut.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn gets in close and tags Adams with a short punch that almost sends Adams to the mat! Oh Adams is in big trouble! He turns his back on Penn, trying to create some distance but Penn rushes him, striking wildly and Adams goes down! The referee tackles Penn into the cage to end the fight! Penn is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo The Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cosmo The Large!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slouth Thor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor misses with a combination
and The Large counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Thor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Large throws out the jab.
The Large closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thor circles away.
The Large shoots in but Thor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Large throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thor on the side of the head.
Thor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Large swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Large looks to land a combination. Thor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Large misses with a looping right.
Thor stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo The Large. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Large is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Thor.
Thor lands a left and a right that send The Large crashing to the mat, dazed. Thor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Cosmo The Large has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Thor has knocked The Large down with a huge combo! Thor steps away and waves a wobbly The Large back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Large is rocked!
Thor shoots in for a double leg but The Large sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thor drops The Large with a beautiful combination! The Large stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thor is looking for the KO!
Oh The Large is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thor throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Large seems to have got his legs back now.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh The Large got wobbled bad by a big combination! Thor presses forward with punches and knees until The Large stumbles to the ground! The ref watches The Large closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slouth Thor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jareed Harrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ostry Popierdol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popierdol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PC Park - Klatka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jareed Harrt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jareed Harrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ostry Popierdol!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popierdol 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.
Harrt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Popierdol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Popierdol 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.
Harrt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popierdol.
Popierdol pushing down on Harrt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Popierdol throwing shots but Harrt is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popierdol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Popierdol 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.
Harrt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popierdol.
Popierdol moves into full mount! Harrt won't be happy about that!
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.
Popierdol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Popierdol thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Popierdol throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harrt because Popierdol loaded up on that one.
Popierdol controlling the pace for now.
Harrt is breathing heavily.
Popierdol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popierdol controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popierdol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Popierdol looking to finish with strikes here!
Popierdol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popierdol controlling his opponent.
Harrt blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ostry Popierdol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Popierdol shoots in for a double leg but Harrt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popierdol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harrt's guard.
Popierdol controlling from the top position.
Popierdol passes Harrt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popierdol moves into full mount! Harrt won't be happy about that!
Popierdol is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Popierdol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ostry Popierdol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaared Haart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haart comes to the cage accompanied by Maui Wowie. 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 Collin Hathaway was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaared Haart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Collin Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway tries to clinch but Haart is having none of it.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hathaway.
Hathaway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hathaway connects with a body shot that sends Haart's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Hathaway.
Haart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haart's guard now.
Hathaway should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hathaway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hathaway stays in close to Haart's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Hathaway has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Collin Hathaway was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hathaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hathaway connects with the punch.
Hathaway drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hathaway slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Collin Hathaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hathaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haart.
Haart blocks the body kick.
Collin Hathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hathaway looks for the body kick but Haart saw that one coming.
Hathaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hathaway throws a sloppy head kick and Haart moves out of range easily.
Hathaway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haart counters with a one-two to the body.
Hathaway stalks Haart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haart's face. Haart staggers backwards, shaken.
Hathaway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jaared Haart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hathaway counters with a three punch combo that has Haart backing up. Haart nods at Hathaway to acknowledge the strikes.
Hathaway scores a takedown into full mount!
Haart is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hathaway 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Haart blocking the ground and pound.
Hathaway tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hathaway looking to ground and pound but Haart is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Hathaway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good leg kick by Hathaway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but Haart avoids it well.
Haart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hathaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and Haart counters with a three punch combo that has Hathaway backing up. Hathaway nods at Haart to acknowledge the strikes.
Haart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Haart with a series of wild strikes but Haart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway throws a shot to the body.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haart. Haart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hathaway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway cracks a nice hook into Haart's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haart dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a sloppy head kick and Haart moves out of range easily.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hathaway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hathaway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hathaway.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hathaway advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway looking to secure an arm triangle but Haart defends it well.
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.
Hathaway controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Hathaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hathaway throws a sloppy head kick and Haart moves out of range easily.
Hathaway lands a jab to Haart's midsection.
Hathaway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses.
Hathaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collin Hathaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hathaway misses with a low kick.
Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hathaway scores with a shot to the body.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Haart with a series of wild strikes but Haart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Haart circles away.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hathaway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaared Haart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Collin Hathaway.
Hathaway thuds a left hand into Haart's body.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hathaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hathaway connects with a body shot that sends Haart's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hathaway controls the position from side control.
Collin Hathaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin Hathaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hathaway looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Hathaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hathaway 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... Collin Hathaway!
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