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IoM 20: Justice is Served PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between North Dakota Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! North Dakota Elite could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Stevens's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, North Dakota Elite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevens.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Elite stops Stevens from standing up.
Elite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Elite controlling from the top position.
Elite prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Elite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. North Dakota Elite wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Elite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elite eats them both and turns towards Stevens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stevens tries to sprawl but Elite drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to stand back up but Elite is controlling him
Elite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stevens has one foot on Elite's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elite counters with a single leg into guard. Stevens didn't expect that.
Stevens looks gassed!
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Elite is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of North Dakota Elite.
Elite takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Elite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Dakota Elite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elite is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
Elite fails with a takedown attempt.
Elite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elite looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
Elite slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Elite counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stevens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elite gets a double leg takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Elite from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to stand but Elite is controlling the position.
Elite wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stevens wants to stand up but Elite is controlling him.
North Dakota Elite has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Elite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Elite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Elite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elite drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stevens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elite off to one side.
Stevens works over Elite's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens throws a right hand that Elite ducks under and follows up with a left that Elite also avoids with ease.
Elite takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
North Dakota Elite 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.
Elite stuffs the takedown.
Elite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elite shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Elite's ribs.
Stevens throws a head kick that Elite semi-blocks.
Elite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elite shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Dakota Elite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elite slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a combination
and Elite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stevens wriggles free and stands up.
Elite shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens throws a combination. Elite tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elite misses with a double jab.
Elite shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Elite avoids it well.
Elite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens throws a combination. Elite tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Elite takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Elite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Elite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elite stops Stevens from standing up.
Stevens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Elite shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens gets caught napping as Elite dives in and scores a takedown. Stevens manages to retain guard.
Elite stops Stevens from standing up.
Elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Elite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elite gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Elite shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elite shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Elite shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elite.
Elite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Elite dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elite circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens scores with a one two! Elite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Elite scores with a couple of short elbows.
Elite wants to stand but Stevens has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens decides to stand up.
Elite fails with the takedown.
Elite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Elite persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens throws a combination. Elite tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens tests Elite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elite counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elite.
Elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North Dakota Elite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elite stops Stevens from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elite wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Elite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We're going to have a standup here because North Dakota Elite wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Elite moved away.
Elite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elite is controlling him.
Elite landing some decent shots from guard.
Elite stops Stevens from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elite wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens wants to stand but Elite is controlling the position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Elite from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. North Dakota Elite wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Elite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Elite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Dakota Elite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elite drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens has his feet on Elite's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Elite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elite taking a breather here.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elite asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elite working the ground and pound.
Elite tries to advance to mount but Stevens denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens seems a little lost for a moment, as Elite dominates the positioning.
Elite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
North Dakota Elite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... North Dakota Elite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vamp Yre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Lopez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vamp Yre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yre counters by moving into the clinch.
Yre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yre's guard now.
Yre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez passes Yre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Yre is working away.
Lopez 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.
Lopez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Lopez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yre turns into him and now he's in Lopez's guard.
Yre has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lopez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yre is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lopez pulls down on the head and he's put Yre to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorge Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Axxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Axxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Vito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axxe misses with a combination
and Axxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axxe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axxe thinking.
Axxe misses with a combination
and Vito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axxe thinking.
Vito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vito with a hook.
Axxe clobbers Vito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Victor Vito has been cut.
Axxe ducks under a wild hook from Vito.
Vito lands with a nice body punch.
Thor Axxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axxe misses with an uppercut
and Vito counters with a stiff right hand.
Axxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vito.
Axxe misses with a right hand
and Vito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vito finds it's way round the side to connect with Axxe's head.
Vito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axxe on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito connects with a looping right hand.
Axxe throws an off balance right hand
and Vito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axxe throws a combination that misses
and Vito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axxe misses with a double jab
and Vito counters with a stiff right hand.
Axxe throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Vito counter with a right hand.
Vito cracks Axxe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axxe misses with a double jab
and Vito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vito looks to land a left hand but Axxe moved out of range nicely.
Vito clobbers Axxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Axxe throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vito counter with a right hand.
Vito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axxe misses with an uppercut
and Vito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axxe misses with a hook
and Vito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vito cracks Axxe with a good jab.
Axxe throws a head kick that misses.
Axxe misses with a right hand
and Vito counters with a nice body shot.
Vito lands a really nice looking cross but Axxe seems unphased.
Axxe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vito counters with a left to the body.
Axxe is breathing heavily.
Vito misses with a two punch combination.
Vito lands the left hand.
Axxe misses the body punch
and Axxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axxe walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vito scores with a body shot.
Axxe misses with a combination
and Vito counters with a stiff right hand.
Axxe misses with an uppercut
enabling Vito to counter with a crisp jab.
Vito thuds his right hand into Axxe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axxe misses with a double jab
and Vito counters with a nice body shot.
Axxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Axxe moves out of range as Vito strikes.
Axxe throws a combination that misses
and Vito counters with a straight right hand.
Axxe misses with a double jab
and Vito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vito cracks a nice hook into Axxe's ribs.
Axxe misses with a double jab
and Vito counters with a nice uppercut.
Vito clinches up against the cage.
Vito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axxe or not.
Axxe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axxe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vito counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Vito.
Thor Axxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axxe misses with an uppercut
and Vito counters with a left and a right that stings Axxe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Vito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vito.
Axxe misses with a jab to the body
and Vito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Vito.
Vito lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vito lands a nice shot that snaps Axxe's head back.
A shot to the liver by Vito. Beautiful body shot.
Axxe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vito lands a jab to the head.
Vito works Axxe's body with a nice hook.
Vito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axxe's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Vito.
Vito cracks a nice hook into Axxe's ribs.
Axxe misses with a double jab
and Vito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Vito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Vito's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Axxe throws a combination that misses
letting Vito counter with a right hand.
Thor Axxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Vito counters with a right hand to the body.
Vito has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Axxe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vito scores with a body shot.
Axxe drops his hands momentarily and Vito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axxe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vito counters with a straight right hand.
Axxe misses with a hook
and Vito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Axxe is rocked!
Axxe walks straight into a right hand from Vito - that's dropped him! Vito jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Axxe from any more punishment! Axxe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Vito!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Lollapalooza struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Barley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barley feints a jab promting Lollapalooza to slip. Barley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lollapalooza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lollapalooza shoots in and bounces Barley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lollapalooza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lollapalooza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lollapalooza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lollapalooza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barley swivels and escapes.
Barley throws a series of punches but Lollapalooza avoids them all with ease.
Lollapalooza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barley's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza controlling the action here.
Lollapalooza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barley sees it coming and defends easily.
Barley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lollapalooza is working away from the top position though.
Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura here.
Barley is looking to escape.
That's two 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.
Lollapalooza throwing shots but Barley is blocking nicely.
Barley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lollapalooza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lollapalooza is controlling the pace.
Lollapalooza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lollapalooza looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barley is just riding it out for now. Lollapalooza eventually gives up the hold.
Lollapalooza prevents Barley from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lollapalooza.
Barley is staying active underneath Lollapalooza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lollapalooza is trying to work for a kimura but Barley is defending well.
Lollapalooza slows the pace down in half guard.
Barley wants to get back to his feet.
Barley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lollapalooza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Lollapalooza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lollapalooza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lollapalooza trying to control but Barley is working from the bottom.
Barley controlling Lollapalooza's posture.
Lollapalooza throwing strikes from guard but Barley blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza postures up in Barley's guard and throws a big left but Barley blocks it.
Lollapalooza controlling from the top position.
Barley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Lollapalooza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lollapalooza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barley's guard.
Lollapalooza is breathing heavily.
Lollapalooza looking to sit in guard and control but Barley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barley tries to stand but Lollapalooza is controlling from the bottom.
Barley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lollapalooza is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barley manages to get himself to full guard.
Lollapalooza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lollapalooza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Barley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lollapalooza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lollapalooza controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza trying to control but Barley is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barley striking off his back but it's not causing Lollapalooza any problems.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier Lollapalooza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barley motions for Lollapalooza to come forward. Barley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barley pushes Lollapalooza away with a front kick.
Lollapalooza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lollapalooza's hands.
Lollapalooza closes the distance and clinches up with Barley, looking for a takedown. Lollapalooza pushes Barley against the cage but Barley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lollapalooza has his takedown stuffed
and Barley counters with a left and a right that stings Lollapalooza.
Barley throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barley.
Luke Barley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Barley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barley throws a right hand that Lollapalooza ducks under and follows up with a left that Lollapalooza also avoids with ease.
Lollapalooza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barley sprawls well initially but Lollapalooza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Lollapalooza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lollapalooza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lollapalooza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barley did well to prevent Lollapalooza getting side control.
Barley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lollapalooza on the ground.
Barley is staying active underneath Lollapalooza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barley wants to control but Lollapalooza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lollapalooza is keen to just control but Barley is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lollapalooza is working for a kimura but Barley is defending it quite comfortably.
Barley is trying to get back to full guard.
Xavier Lollapalooza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura but Barley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lollapalooza to get the leverage.
Barley trying to control here.
Lollapalooza stops Barley from getting back to his feet.
Barley is in trouble now - Lollapalooza has advanced to mount!
That's two 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.
Lollapalooza landing strikes from the mount and Barley is in trouble!
Lollapalooza scoring with strikes but Barley is staying in there.
Lollapalooza breaks from Barley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lollapalooza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barley tries to reverse the position but Lollapalooza maintains control.
Lollapalooza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Barley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lollapalooza off and cradles Barley's limp body as Lollapalooza celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Xavier Lollapalooza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dickson Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Canuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dickson Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Canuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canuck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canuck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canuck looks to clinch
and Yamada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamada.
Yamada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamada drives through and clinches with Canuck against the cage.
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canuck keeps Yamada at a distance using the push kick.
Canuck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamada counters by clinching up.
Canuck missing with knees to the body.
Yamada turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamada tries for a kimura but Canuck is defending well.
Canuck is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yamada stands up and beckons Canuck to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada pushes Canuck up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canuck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canuck.
Canuck closes the distance but Yamada moves to the side
and Yamada counters with a body kick that stops Canuck in his tracks momentarily.
Canuck darts in trying to clinch
and Yamada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yamada manages to break the clinch.
Canuck tries to clinch but Yamada moves away
and Yamada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamada.
Yamada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canuck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamada keeps control of Canuck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamada has picked Canuck up - he's going for a ride! Yamada dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yamada postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Canuck to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Canuck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is looking to clinch.
Canuck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canuck wants to control but Yamada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuck looks gassed!
Yamada is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamada stands up and beckons Canuck to join him on the feet.
Canuck takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Captain Canuck has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands a left and a right that send Canuck crashing to the mat, dazed. Yamada thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Canuck is rocked!
Canuck fails with the takedown
and Yamada counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Canuck to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Yamada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dickson Yamada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Putznaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by My Way - Frank Sanatra. Putznaya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sex Pistols - Did You No Wrong. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Putznaya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn has Putznaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Dunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dunn is trying to break free.
Putznaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Putznaya scores with a one two! Dunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dunn throws a leg kick
and Putznaya counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunn tries a knee to the head but Putznaya blocks it.
Putznaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putznaya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dunn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Putznaya doesn't have the hooks in and Dunn manages to turn into his guard.
Dunn stopping the sweep attempt from Putznaya.
Putznaya looking for subs off his back but Dunn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Putznaya tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dunn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putznaya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Dunn stands up from mount. Strange move.
Putznaya dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Putznaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putznaya tries a body shot but Dunn blocks it.
Come on Dunn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Putznaya trying to land knees to the body.
Putznaya blocks the elbow strike.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike.
Putznaya lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunn avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putznaya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunn's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putznaya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunn's brow.
Putznaya managing to block the knees to the body from Dunn.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike.
Putznaya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putznaya throws an elbow but misses.
Putznaya presses Dunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike from Putznaya.
Putznaya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putznaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dunn trying to land knees to the body.
Dunn looking to stall.
Dunn misses with an elbow strike.
Putznaya scores with a hook to the body.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Putznaya lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Putznaya.
Dunn blocks an uppercut.
Putznaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Putznaya lands an elbow that stopped Dunn in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putznaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Putznaya throws a body punch but Dunn moves out of range.
Putznaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunn clinches.
Dunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putznaya pushes off an throws an elbow but Dunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putznaya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putznaya as Dunn tries to tie him up.
Putznaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putznaya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putznaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow.
Putznaya misses with an elbow strike.
Putznaya blocks the elbow strike.
Putznaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Putznaya fails to land.
Putznaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Dunn blocks with his arms.
Dunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putznaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putznaya misses with a punch on the inside.
Putznaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putznaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Dunn.
Putznaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
Dunn is trying to break the clinch but Putznaya has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Putznaya dominated that round.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putznaya counters with a series of strikes. Dunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Putznaya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunn clinches.
Putznaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Putznaya throws an elbow but it misses.
Dunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putznaya lands a damaging elbow.
Putznaya misses with a knee to the head.
Dunn lands a right hand.
Putznaya works on Dunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunn looking to throw knees to the head but Putznaya is blocking nicely.
Dunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Putznaya.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn throws a combination. Putznaya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Left hook, right uppercut from Putznaya.
Putznaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Putznaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunn counters with a three punch combo that has Putznaya backing up. Putznaya nods at Dunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Dunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Putznaya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Putznaya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putznaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putznaya postures up in Dunn's guard and throws a big left but Dunn blocks it.
Putznaya postures up in Dunn's guard and throws a big left but Dunn blocks it.
Putznaya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putznaya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Putznaya scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Putznaya landing with the ground and pound.
Dunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putznaya throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putznaya.
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.
Putznaya is working Dunn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Putznaya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putznaya landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putznaya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putznaya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putznaya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putznaya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putznaya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putznaya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putznaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Putznaya is working Dunn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Putznaya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya is working Dunn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Putznaya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putznaya stands and throws Dunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Putznaya are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Putznaya connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dunn some visible discomfort.
Dunn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dunn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Putznaya lands a decent elbow from side control.
Putznaya creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dunn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Putznaya crashes against the mat.
Putznaya cracks Dunn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya is putting a hurting on Dunn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Putznaya in side control lands a decent elbow.
Putznaya works to advance to full mount. Dunn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Putznaya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Putznaya cracks Dunn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Victor Putznaya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putznaya is landing with some decent strikes but Dunn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Putznaya thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Putznaya landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putznaya has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunn's face.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Putznaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunn has Putznaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dunn managing to block the knees to the body from Putznaya.
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putznaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putznaya misses with the head strike.
Putznaya digs a right hand underneath Dunn's ribcage. Dunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Putznaya.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putznaya looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
Putznaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putznaya backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putznaya.
Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunn blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Putznaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dunn dodges an elbow strike from Putznaya.
Dunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Putznaya fails to land.
Putznaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Putznaya avoids them all with ease.
Putznaya thows a body kick. Dunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Putznaya lands a nice looking body kick.
Putznaya misses with a wild combination.
Dunn moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Putznaya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putznaya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dunn trying to stall but Putznaya improves his position.
Putznaya misses with some punches.
A short left from Putznaya.
Putznaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putznayas head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya pushes Dunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putznaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Putznaya scores with a hook to the body.
Putznaya can't get the takedown.
Dunn blocking some punches.
Putznaya misses with the head strike.
Dunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putznaya.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putznaya throws an elbow but misses.
Putznaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putznaya scores with a shoulder strike.
Victor Putznaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putznaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putznaya misses with some punches.
Dunn managing to block the knees to the body from Putznaya.
Putznaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putznaya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putznaya misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putznaya backwards.
Dunn lands a hook that snaps the head of Putznaya backwards.
Dunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putznaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn tries to stall but Putznaya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Putznaya misses with an elbow strike.
Dunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putznaya backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putznaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Putznaya dodges an elbow strike from Dunn.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dunn managing to block the knees to the body from Putznaya.
Putznaya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putznaya misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Putznaya.
Dunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putznaya tries to throw a body punch but Dunn avoids it by throwing Putznaya back against the cage.
Dunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunn is working Putznaya over against the cage.
Dunn lands a nice uppercut.
Putznaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putznaya lands an elbow inside that Dunn shrugs off.
Dunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putznaya blocks it with crossed arms.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dunn misses with a knee to the head.
Putznaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putznaya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putznaya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunn backwards.
Dunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunn throws a head punch that misses.
Putznaya looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
Putznaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Dunn avoids the damage to the body.
Dunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putznaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunn is defending well for now.
Dunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putznaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putznaya as Dunn tries to tie him up.
Putznaya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike from Putznaya.
Dunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn.
Dunn tries a knee to the head but Putznaya blocks it.
Alexander Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Putznaya.
Putznaya lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunn backwards.
Putznaya lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Dunn.
Putznaya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Dunn blocks with his arms.
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Dunn instigates a clinch.
Putznaya blocks an elbow strike.
Dunn blocks an elbow strike.
Dunn scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Putznaya.
Well Putznaya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Putznaya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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24
192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miika Liukkonen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looks to land a body kick but Liukkonen moved away.
Miller throws a series of punches but Liukkonen moves out of range.
Miller tries to clinch up but Liukkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Liukkonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Liukkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Liukkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Liukkonen is blocking nicely.
Liukkonen with a knee to the head.
It looks like Scott Miller has been cut.
Liukkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liukkonen.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liukkonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Liukkonen is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scott Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miika Liukkonen.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Liukkonen with a knee to the head.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Liukkonen letting Miller take a breather here.
Miller gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Liukkonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liukkonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Liukkonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liukkonen looking for a takedown.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liukkonen.
Liukkonen looks gassed!
Miller landing knees to the body.
Liukkonen is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Liukkonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liukkonen is rocked!
Miller clinches.
Liukkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Liukkonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Liukkonen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Miller, and another! Liukkonen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Scott Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes into the arena with We Run This - Missy Elliot blaring out of the sound system. Jerome Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Sanders!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Powers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders misses with a wild body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanders.
Sanders trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Powers is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Sanders crashes against the mat.
Powers is not content to let Sanders control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanders throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders just content to control the position.
Powers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers wants to control but Sanders postures up.
Powers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
Powers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Powers trying to control momentarily.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powers missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeps control of the position as Sanders tries to break free.
Powers trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Powers throwing strikes and Sanders squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Sanders wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers misses with a head shot.
Sanders is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanders avoids a series of strikes thrown by Powers.
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.
Sanders is looking to improve his position but Powers isn't that keen on the idea.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Powers avoids the attempt from Sanders to control.
Sanders is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers avoids the attempt from Sanders to control.
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Powers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Powers loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers swinging wildly here.
Powers misses with a straight right.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
Sanders misses with a left hand
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Powers.
Jerome Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two 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.
Powers misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
Sanders postures up.
Powers 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.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
Powers thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powers blocks a jab.
Powers works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Sanders.
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powers misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerome Powers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Powers loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Powers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Powers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers gets caught flat footed, as Sanders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanders postures up.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Powers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanders is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Powers with the ground and pound but Sanders uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Powers prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Powers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanders dives on top into guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders working some strikes from top position.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanders forces his way into half guard.
Sanders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jerome Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanders is thwarting Powers's attempts to control the position.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michael Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders controlling the pace.
Sanders trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Powers!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werner Cloete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Jay Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Jay Lakay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werner Cloete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Jay Lakay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloete fails with the takedown
letting Lakay counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cloete blocks the leg kick.
Werner Cloete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloete misses with a shot to the body
and Lakay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lakay lands a lovely overhand right.
Cloete looks to clinch
and Lakay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloete throws a poor cross that misses
and Lakay counters with a left and a right that stings Cloete.
Cloete tries for a takedown but Lakay circles away easily
and Lakay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lakay misses with a few strikes there.
Cloete fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Cloete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cloete doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakay counters with a left and a right that stings Cloete.
Cloete is breathing heavily.
Cloete takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lakay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lakay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marc Jay Lakay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakay.
Lakay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lakay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lakay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lakay lands a leg kick that knocks Cloete off balance momentarily.
Lakay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cloete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cloete has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lakay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lakay, right into the meat.
Lakay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lakay throws a head kick but Cloete moves out of range.
Cloete wants to clinch but Lakay slips to the side
enabling Lakay to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Lakay.
Lakay throws a leg kick but Cloete sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cloete. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A cross from Lakay lands.
Lakay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lakay throws a nice looking combination but Cloete bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lakay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cloete stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lakay.
Lakay connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloete avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lakay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cloete's calf.
Cloete takes one on the button.
Good work by Cloete as he checks the leg kick.
Lakay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloete.
Lakay feints a jab promting Cloete to slip. Lakay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cloete slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lakay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lakay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lakay scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lakay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cloete has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloete and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lakay misses with a low kick as Cloete jumps back.
Lakay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cloete had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloete throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lakay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lakay throws out a leg kick but Cloete moves out of range and Lakay only half commits.
Cloete shoots and misses
and Lakay counters with a two punch combo.
Lakay misses with a low kick.
Nice combo by Lakay! Oh, that's hurt him - Cloete falls to the canvas and Lakay follows him into side control.
Cloete is rocked!
It looks like Werner Cloete has been cut.
Lakay gets to mount! Cloete was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lakay looking to finish Cloete with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cloete!
Oh Cloete is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lakay tries to control but Cloete wriggling away.
Cloete seems to have got his legs back now.
Lakay with a couple of short strikes.
Cloete is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakay landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cloete is squirming around, avoiding Lakay's attempts to control the action.
Lakay controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Jay Lakay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Werner Cloete's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lakay is looking to slow Cloete down with leg kicks.
Werner Cloete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Lakay.
Lakay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cloete looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cloete has his takedown stuffed
and Lakay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lakay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Lakay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lakay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lakay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cloete seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lakay shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cloete is backing up but Lakay catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cloete covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lakay Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Jay Lakay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Birmiski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Back - T.I. Steiner has chosen Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski gets the takedown into side control.
Steiner seems a little lost for a moment, as Birmiski dominates the positioning.
Birmiski wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steiner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birmiski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steiner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Birmiski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Steiner dodges the ground and pound from Birmiski.
Birmiski controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmiski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steiner, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steiner struggling a bit here.
Steiner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Birmiski trying to control the position but Steiner is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steiner is trying to get back to half guard.
Birmiski misses with the ground and pound.
Birmiski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Birmiski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steiner keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Birmiski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmiski controlling the position.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birmiski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Birmiski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Birmiski trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmiski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Steiner is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Birmiski yanks on the arm and Steiner is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Birmiski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ari Birmiski!
Ari Birmiski retains his bantamweight title!
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