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EFC 87: Made vs Valentine II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Revan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mauler's choice of entrance music: WAR then PEACE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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134 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Revan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marius Mauler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Gracie catches Mauler right on the button with a cross.
Mauler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mauler there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mauler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mauler shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mauler is proving a slippery customer.
Mauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Mauler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mauler shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mauler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mauler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Mauler frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Mauler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Revan Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Featherstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva thows a leg kick but Featherstone checks it
and Featherstone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Featherstone looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Featherstone.
Featherstone misses with the combination.
A big right from Featherstone misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Featherstone misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Featherstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva throws a head kick that Featherstone semi-blocks.
It looks like Francis Featherstone has been cut.
Silva tries to clinch there but Featherstone circles away.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Featherstone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Featherstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Featherstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Featherstone is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Featherstone.
Featherstone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to clinch but Featherstone is having none of it.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Featherstone tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Featherstone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Featherstone is rocked!
Featherstone drops his hands momentarily and Silva needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Featherstone just on the top of the head. Featherstone drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Featherstone - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Clooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Street Carp by Deftones as his entrance music. Daniel White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Niko Clooten's chin.
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222 lbs
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221 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Clooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clooten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
Clooten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clooten misses with a head kick.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clooten shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White misses with a combination
and Clooten counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clooten misses with a body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clooten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
Clooten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Clooten shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Clooten to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Clooten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a one two combo.
Clooten tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clooten somewhat.
Clooten is breathing heavily.
Clooten shoots and misses
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
White throws a right hand that Clooten ducks under and follows up with a left that Clooten also avoids with ease.
Clooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clooten dodges the punch combination from White.
White misses with a combination
and Clooten counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clooten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White throws a series of punches but Clooten moves out of range.
Clooten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clooten throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Clooten throws a head kick that misses.
White avoids the head kick by Clooten.
Clooten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clooten misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Clooten is rocked!
Clooten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clooten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Clooten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clooten fails with a takedown attempt.
Clooten seems to have got his legs back now.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clooten is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a straight right. Clooten didn't see that one coming.
Oooooh!!! White has knocked Clooten down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Clooten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Niko Clooten has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a series of punches but Clooten avoids them all with ease.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White slips a jab and a cross from Clooten.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clooten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Clooten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Clooten throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a crisp one two that drops Clooten! White thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clooten to his feet! Clooten is in big trouble!
BOOM! White lands a beautiful left hook that drops Clooten. Clooten tries to recover but White is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Clooten lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Favre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favre's entrance music is Wanted Dread & Alive. A fine choice. Harris has chosen Kanye West - Jesus Walks as his entrance music. Paul Harris has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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193 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Favre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Favre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harris throws a hook but Favre blocks it.
Favre throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Favre. Favre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Favre misses with a head kick.
Favre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Favre scrambles back to his feet.
Favre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
Favre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Favre.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Favre.
Favre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre misses with a body shot.
Favre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Favre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Favre.
Favre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Favre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favre is looking to score with low kicks.
Favre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris slips under a jab.
Favre looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Favre throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Favre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Favre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Favre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Favre throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Favre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Favre throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Favre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Favre fails to land with a series of punches.
Favre misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Favre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freddy Favre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Favre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris wants to slow Favre down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favre checks a leg kick.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Favre.
Freddy Favre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris misses with the combination.
Favre throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Favre throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Favre throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Favre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Favre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Favre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Favre misses with a combination
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Favre throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Favre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Favre misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Favre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Favre wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Favre.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Favre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Favre has Harris pressed against the cage.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Favre blocks an uppercut.
Harris tries to work over Favre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Favre throws an elbow that misses.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Favre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Favre.
Favre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Favre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Favre trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favre chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Favre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Favre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Favre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Favre trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favre landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Favre from controlling successfully.
Favre slips nicely into half guard.
Favre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Favre is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Favre.
That's four 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.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Favre.
Favre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Favre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Favre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Favre is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Favre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Favre seems to be looking for submissions.
Favre is stalling here. Harris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Favre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Favre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris lands an overhand right.
Favre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris avoids the head kick by Favre.
Harris misses with a hook
and Favre counters with a leg kick.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Favre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Favre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Favre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre misses with a hook to the body
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris staying out of range there.
Favre closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Favre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Favre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Favre throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Favre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favre tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Favre tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Favre tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris is trying to push Favre away but Favre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Favre just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Harris misses with some punches.
Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Favre looking to stall.
Favre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Favre tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Favre.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Favre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris presses Favre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris being controlled against the cage.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Favre avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Favre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Favre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Favre lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Favre.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Favre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Favre manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Favre.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Favre holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freddy Favre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris distracts Favre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Favre is adopting a defensive guard.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Favre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Freddy Favre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Favre, 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... Freddy Favre!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Veli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has chosen King Without A Crown by Matisyahu as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
307 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pikku Veli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veli.
Veli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
A body shot lands from Veli.
Veli throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
A short right from Veli.
Veli managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
A short body shot lands from Veli as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels looks gassed!
Veli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Veli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands a nice uppercut.
Veli scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels landing knees to the head.
Daniels wants to break free but Veli has control.
Veli lands a nice shot to the body.
Veli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short right from Veli.
A right hook to the body lands for Veli.
Still in the clinch, Veli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Veli.
Veli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veli lands a nice uppercut.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Veli.
Veli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Veli.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veli lands a shoulder strike.
Veli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Veli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Veli.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short left from Veli.
Veli scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Veli.
Veli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Veli lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Veli.
Veli lands a shot to the body.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veli scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Veli digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Veli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veli is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Veli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veli.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Veli.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Veli avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Veli lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Veli.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short body shot lands from Veli as the two fighters clinch.
Veli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veli stalling.
Veli scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veli.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veli taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Veli.
Veli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands an uppercut.
Veli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Veli on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.
Veli stalling against the cage.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Veli.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veli lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veli is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Veli.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veli.
Veli lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Veli scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Veli to work.
A short right from Veli.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veli.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.
Veli taking a breather.
Veli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Veli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Veli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veli works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Veli.
Veli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Veli blocks with his arms.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Veli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Veli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veli throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Veli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Veli drives through and clinches with Daniels against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Veli.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veli lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Veli.
Veli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pikku Veli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veli is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veli presses Daniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veli lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Veli lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veli lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Veli has him pressed against the cage.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veli lands a nice shot to the body.
Veli avoiding damage.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veli blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Veli.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veli lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Veli.
Veli cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Veli lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Veli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage.
Veli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veli digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Veli on the inside.
Veli lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Veli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Veli is working Daniels over against the cage.
Veli lands an uppercut.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels letting Veli take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Veli.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Veli.
Veli stalling the fight.
Veli scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Veli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Veli.
Veli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veli is pushing Daniels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veli presses Daniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daniels throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veli digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veli stalls.
Veli scores with a shoulder strike.
Veli scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Veli on the inside.
Veli scores with a shoulder strike.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Nice body punch from Veli.
Veli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Veli.
Veli is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Veli is controlling him.
Veli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veli lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Veli.
Veli lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Veli into the cage.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Veli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Veli won't allow it.
Veli works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veli.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.
Veli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veli lands with a light punch inside.
Veli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Veli on the inside.
A short left from Veli.
Veli slowing the pace effectively.
Veli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Veli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Veli counters with a nice uppercut.
Veli lands a nice shot that snaps Daniels's head back.
Veli gets a clinch.
Veli has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Veli counters with a nice body shot.
Veli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a right hand that Veli ducks under and follows up with a left that Veli also avoids with ease.
Daniels tries to clinch but Veli moves away
and Veli counters by clinching up.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Veli's ribcage.
Veli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Veli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Veli has double underhooks.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veli.
Veli scores with a shoulder strike.
Veli lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veli is defending well for now.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Veli stalling in the clinch.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Veli is blocking nicely.
Veli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short right from Veli on the inside.
Veli lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Veli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Veli blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veli gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Veli finish him?
Veli scores with a hook to the body.
Veli pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veli works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Veli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Veli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veli lands an uppercut.
Veli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Veli gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Veli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Veli.
A short right from Veli.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veli has him pressed against the cage.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels tries to break free but Veli pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veli lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Veli - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Veli.
Veli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Veli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Veli taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Veli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Veli has Daniels pushed against the cage.
Veli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veli lands a nice uppercut.
Veli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Veli lands a right hand.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Veli is controlling the position.
Veli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Veli has double underhooks.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Veli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veli lands with a light punch inside.
Veli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Pikku Veli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Veli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samuel Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Veli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Veli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veli, 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Veli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Kurken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kurken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Serbian national anthem . Mac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dump the Clip kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Simon Kurken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Mac's chin.
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157 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Kurken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mac!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mac misses.
Mac cracks Kurken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurken throws a right hand that misses
and Mac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mac blocks a head kick by Kurken.
Mac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mac takes a swing at Kurken's ribcage but misses.
Mac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurken on the side of the head.
Kurken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac scores with a jab to the body.
Kurken ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurken swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac.
Kurken is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac tries to clinch but Kurken moves away
and Kurken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurken trying to mount his opponent but Mac defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac defends it well.
Kurken is looking to advance position but Mac won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurken is looking for a kimura but Mac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurken to get the leverage.
Kurken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurken seems to be working for a kimura but Mac defends the submission attempt.
Kurken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
Kurken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurken wants to pass to mount but Mac is defending the position.
Mac is trying to stand back up but Kurken is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurken is pressing down on Mac's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mac is holding on for now.
Mac is looking to control Kurken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mac avoid being mounted?
Kurken maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mac could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kurken has cracked it and Mac is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kurken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Kurken!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Bombom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bombom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow. King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant be touched- Roy Jones Jr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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324 lbs
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316 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rene Bombom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombom moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Bombom throws a leg kick
and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King is fighting to break Bombom's control of his arms but Bombom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bombom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombom controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rene Bombom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bombom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bombom lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bombom.
King avoids the head kick by Bombom.
Bombom defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Bombom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bombom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bombom tries to clinch
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
Bombom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King content to stall in guard here.
Bombom keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Bombom.
Bombom keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonah King wasn't active enough on the ground.
King throws a hook to the side of Bombom's head but Bombom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Bombom slams his shin into King's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bombom is looking to score with low kicks.
Bombom blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bombom. That one must have hurt.
Bombom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bombom wants to clinch.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bombom throws a nice outside leg kick.
King looks gassed!
Bombom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Bombom darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombom lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Bombom blocking some punches.
Bombom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bombom.
Bombom misses with an elbow strike.
Bombom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Bombom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
It looks like Jonah King has been cut.
Bombom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombom connects with a knee to the head.
Bombom lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Bombom lands an elbow inside.
Bombom lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bombom.
King is rocked!
King blocks the elbow strike.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Bombom finish him?
Bombom lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Bombom dips a shoulder and cracks King with a mighty uppercut! King falls back against the cage and Bombom unloads with a barrage of strikes! King is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bombom screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rene Bombom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Felix da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miquel Felix da Costa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
144 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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22
147 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miquel Felix da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Griswold!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griswold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griswold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felix da Costa.
Good leg kick by Griswold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griswold misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Felix da Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griswold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa misses with a combination
and Griswold counters with an inside leg kick.
Felix da Costa moves out of range as Griswold throws a body kick.
Felix da Costa misses with a combination
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
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.
Griswold connects with an inside leg kick.
Felix da Costa misses with a combination
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
Griswold feints and then cracks Felix da Costa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Felix da Costa down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold throws a nice looking combination but Felix da Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griswold throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griswold keeps Felix da Costa at a distance using the push kick.
Clark Griswold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felix da Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Griswold is just out of range.
Felix da Costa shoots in for a takedown but Griswold shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Felix da Costa throws a body punch but Griswold moves out of range.
Griswold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griswold misses with a hook. Felix da Costa ducked under it nicely.
Felix da Costa misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix da Costa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Griswold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crunch! Griswold slams his shin into Felix da Costa's torso.
Felix da Costa fails with the takedown.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab
and Griswold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix da Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab
and Griswold counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Griswold.
Griswold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Felix da Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Griswold tries to sprawl out of it but Felix da Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griswold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab
and Griswold counters with a body kick.
Griswold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Felix da Costa looks to throw the jab but Griswold is out of range.
Felix da Costa misses with a right hand
and Griswold counters with a good low kick that Felix da Costa was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Griswold counters with a good low kick that Felix da Costa was not able to check.
Felix da Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griswold counters with an inside leg kick.
Felix da Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griswold was well out of range. Poor timing from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griswold counters with a head kick.
Felix da Costa misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griswold slips a straight right by Felix da Costa.
Griswold misses with a low kick.
Felix da Costa tries to bum rush Griswold with a series of wild strikes but Griswold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix da Costa avoids the head kick by Griswold.
Felix da Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Griswold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Felix da Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Griswold jabs Felix da Costa right on the nose. Felix da Costa blinks but takes it well.
Felix da Costa shoots in and drives through. Griswold sprawls well.
Felix da Costa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griswold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Felix da Costa's knee momentarily.
Felix da Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Griswold counters with a nice uppercut.
Felix da Costa misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griswold catches Felix da Costa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griswold lands with a nice combination. Felix da Costa backs away looking to recover.
Felix da Costa throws a body punch but Griswold moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Felix da Costa throws a combination that misses
and Griswold makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Felix da Costa really felt that one!
Felix da Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griswold circles away quickly and effectively.
Miquel Felix da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felix da Costa misses with a hook
and Griswold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miquel Felix da Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Felix da Costa misses.
A shot to the body from Felix da Costa misses
and Griswold counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold scores with a kick to the body.
Felix da Costa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark Griswold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griswold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griswold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Felix da Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felix da Costa is looking to wear down Griswold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa gets a double leg takedown into Griswold's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix da Costa 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.
Griswold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix da Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Griswold is retaining full guard.
Griswold controlling Felix da Costa's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Griswold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griswold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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... Clark Griswold!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beno Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmalabolic has chosen Fanta Mojah - Hail The King as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beno Gruffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruffo connects with a crisp jab.
Gruffo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman Ahmalabolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmalabolic misses the jab.
Ahmalabolic misses with a lunging right hand
and Gruffo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gruffo slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahmalabolic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahmalabolic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahmalabolic dives in and grabs Gruffo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gruffo pushes down on Ahmalabolic's head and hops out.
Beno Gruffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahman Ahmalabolic.
Gruffo connects with a right hand. Ahmalabolic shakes it off.
Gruffo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahmalabolic misses with a lunging right hand
and Gruffo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmalabolic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahmalabolic swats away the attempt to clinch by Gruffo.
Ahmalabolic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gruffo moves into the clinch.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gruffo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahmalabolic avoids the damage to the body.
Gruffo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gruffo punishes Ahmalabolic's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahmalabolic looks gassed!
Ahmalabolic cracks Gruffo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gruffo throws a shot to the body.
Gruffo misses with a straight right.
Gruffo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gruffo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ahmalabolic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gruffo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmalabolic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gruffo is looking to slow Ahmalabolic down with leg kicks.
Gruffo cracks the inside of Ahmalabolic's front leg.
Gruffo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmalabolic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands with a straight right. Ahmalabolic didn't see that one coming.
Ahmalabolic needs to keep his hands up - Gruffo had a free shot at his head there.
Gruffo gets a clinch.
Gruffo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ahmalabolic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ahmalabolic misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gruffo.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gruffo is working Ahmalabolic over against the cage.
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahmalabolic won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Gruffo on the inside.
Gruffo breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gruffo as he connects with a hook.
Gruffo scores with a hook to the body. Ahmalabolic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gruffo misses with a knee to the head.
Gruffo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahmalabolic's face.
Ahmalabolic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gruffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmalabolic backwards.
Gruffo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahmalabolic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gruffo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
Gruffo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ahmalabolic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ahmalabolic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gruffo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gruffo cracks Ahmalabolic with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahmalabolic won't want to take too many of those.
Gruffo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but Ahmalabolic blocks with his arms.
Gruffo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic wants to stall.
Gruffo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but Ahmalabolic blocks with his arms.
Gruffo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gruffo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahmalabolic's face.
A hook to the body from Ahmalabolic.
Gruffo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahmalabolic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gruffo with a knee to the head.
Gruffo landing knees to the head.
Gruffo with a knee to the head.
Gruffo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahmalabolic blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahmalabolic tries to score a body lock takedown but Gruffo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gruffo landing knees to the body.
Gruffo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahmalabolic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gruffo backwards.
Gruffo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Ahmalabolic.
Gruffo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahmalabolic's face.
Gruffo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahmalabolic blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic gets through Gruffo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahmalabolic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahmalabolic has picked Gruffo up - he's going for a ride! Ahmalabolic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gruffo is looking for a sweep. Ahmalabolic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmalabolic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gruffo is looking to improve his position.
Ahmalabolic is nestled in close to Gruffo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahmalabolic prevents Gruffo from improving his position.
Well, if Ahmalabolic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beno Gruffo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gruffo is looking to clinch but Ahmalabolic is avoiding it.
Ahmalabolic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmalabolic wants to control but Gruffo is keeping him busy.
Gruffo gets back to full guard.
Gruffo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gruffo, not yet.
Gruffo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahmalabolic controls the pace.
Gruffo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ahmalabolic has passed into side control.
Gruffo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmalabolic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo tries to roll over but Ahmalabolic keeps him under control.
Ahmalabolic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ahmalabolic is trying to control the action in half guard but Gruffo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gruffo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gruffo looking to control.
Ahmalabolic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gruffo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahmalabolic tries to free his leg and advance position but Gruffo is retaining full guard.
Gruffo pushes Ahmalabolic off and gets back to his feet.
Gruffo scores with a body shot.
Gruffo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahmalabolic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruffo.
Gruffo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahmalabolic misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahmalabolic.
Gruffo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahmalabolic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic looks to land a right hand but Gruffo moved out of range.
Gruffo misses with an uppercut.
Gruffo cracks Ahmalabolic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahmalabolic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruffo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahmalabolic throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahmalabolic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gruffo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahmalabolic somewhat.
Ahmalabolic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruffo.
Gruffo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmalabolic, pushing him back against the cage.
Gruffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruffo landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gruffo.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
Gruffo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmalabolic backwards.
Gruffo manages to break the clinch.
Gruffo jabs Ahmalabolic right on the nose. Ahmalabolic blinks but takes it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gruffo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo lands with an overhand left.
Ahmalabolic slips a jab from Gruffo.
Gruffo is looking to slow Ahmalabolic down with leg kicks.
Gruffo scores with a hook to the body. Ahmalabolic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahmalabolic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gruffo.
Gruffo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahmalabolic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gruffo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gruffo does it's job there.
Gruffo tries to clinch up.
Gruffo scores with the left hand. Ahmalabolic knows he should have avoided that one.
Gruffo throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahmalabolic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruffo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahmalabolic doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruffo throws a series of punches but Ahmalabolic avoids them all with ease.
Gruffo clobbers Ahmalabolic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beno Gruffo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick from Gruffo lands but Ahmalabolic takes it in his stride.
Ahmalabolic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gruffo circles away.
Gruffo misses with a body shot.
Gruffo cracks Ahmalabolic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gruffo lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruffo.
Gruffo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gruffo.
Gruffo throws a body punch but Ahmalabolic moves out of range.
Gruffo tries to clinch but Ahmalabolic moves out of range.
Gruffo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruffo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahmalabolic circles away.
Ahmalabolic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Gruffo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beno Gruffo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahmalabolic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruffo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmalabolic, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahmalabolic misses with a body punch.
Gruffo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahmalabolic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gruffo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gruffo.
Gruffo landing knees to the head.
Gruffo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmalabolic can do to turn this around?
Gruffo crunches a lovely knee into Ahmalabolic's ribcage.
Gruffo looking to throw knees to the head but Ahmalabolic is blocking nicely.
Ahmalabolic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gruffo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beno Gruffo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gruffo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gruffo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Gruffo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmalabolic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gruffo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beno Gruffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahman Ahmalabolic.
Gruffo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahmalabolic's face.
Gruffo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gruffo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmalabolic backwards.
Ahmalabolic throws a head punch that misses.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Gruffo.
Gruffo misses with a knee to the head.
Gruffo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic trying to control the position but instead, Gruffo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahmalabolic into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo presses Ahmalabolic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman Ahmalabolic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Gruffo.
Ahmalabolic looking for a takedown.
Gruffo lands with a light punch inside.
Gruffo lands an uppercut.
Gruffo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
Gruffo lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Gruffo.
Knees to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo misses with a knee to the head.
Ahmalabolic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruffo.
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gruffo blocks an uppercut.
Gruffo is pressed up against the cage. Ahmalabolic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruffo down to the mat. Gruffo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahmalabolic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gruffo connects with a body shot that sends Ahmalabolic's belly button to the back.
Ahmalabolic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo clinches.
Ahmalabolic looking to stall.
A short right from Gruffo.
Ahmalabolic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gruffo trying to land knees to the body.
Ahmalabolic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
Gruffo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
Ahmalabolic tries to score a body lock takedown but Gruffo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahmalabolic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gruffo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahmalabolic can't get the takedown.
Gruffo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gruffo working Ahmalabolic over with knees to the body.
Gruffo digs a right hand into Ahmalabolic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmalabolic's gas tank.
Ahmalabolic scores with a shot to the side of Gruffo's head.
Gruffo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gruffo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gruffo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo with a knee to the head.
Gruffo misses with a punch to the body.
Gruffo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahmalabolic won't want to take too many of those.
Ahmalabolic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gruffo lands a right hand.
Ahmalabolic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gruffo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahmalabolic fails to land.
Ahmalabolic is trying to drag Gruffo to the mat but Gruffo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gruffo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gruffo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahmalabolic won't want to take too many of those.
Gruffo lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahmalabolic wants a takedown but no success here.
Gruffo lands with a right to the head.
Gruffo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gruffo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gruffo digs a good body shot into Ahmalabolic's ribs.
Ahmalabolic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beno Gruffo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gruffo, 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beno Gruffo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Made!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Made counters with a head kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
Made misses with a leg kick.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Made avoids the body shot from Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Made misses.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Made tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Made.
Valentine throws a lazy uppercut
and Made counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Made misses with a straight right.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Made's ribs.
Made misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Made was not able to check.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Made sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Made counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Made needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
Made is looking to clinch.
Made throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Made manages to avoid it.
Made scores with a leg kick.
That's four 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.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Made counters with a nice kick to the body.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Made counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Made cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made dominated that round.
That's time! Made's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Made throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Made wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Made takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
letting Made counter with a right hand.
Made pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Made settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Made counters with a low kick, right behind Valentine 's knee.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Made counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Made takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Made feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Made lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Made misses with a wild body shot.
Made misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine throws a one two combo.
Made sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Made lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Made checks it
and Made counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Made digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Made moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Made cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Made misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Made throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Made's knee momentarily.
No luck for Valentine with that takedown attempt.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Made counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine swings for the body but Made moves out of range.
Made throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Made moved out of range nicely.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Valentine there.
Taylor Made is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine misses with the body kick
and Made counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valentine!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is desperately trying to improve his position but Made has a good base and remains in mount.
Made with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Valentine is on top in guard.
Made keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine throws and elbow that misses. Made uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valentine's guard. Nice move by Made!
Made stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Made off balance momentarily.
Made scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Made thinking.
Made tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Made's elbow.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Made working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine wants a takedown.
Valentine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Made fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Made misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Made throws a leg kick that misses.
Valentine looks to throw a body kick
and Made counters with a good low kick that Valentine was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Made moves away.
Made missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Made counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Valentine.
Made misses the body punch
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Made shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Made keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Made takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Made takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Made.
A nice combination there by Made.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valentine counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Made moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Made tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Made counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Made is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Valentine does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Made throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Made tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Made throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Alexander Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made slips under a jab.
Valentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Made ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Made counters with a low kick, right behind Valentine 's knee.
Valentine scores with a one two! Made had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Taylor Made is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Made misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Made closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Made lands in his opponent's guard.
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Made puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made works his way into side control.
Valentine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valentine gets back to full guard.
Made trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taylor Made.
Well Made has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Made!
Taylor Made retains his middleweight title!
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