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IoM 24: The Great Escape PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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5 - 6 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen McGrady!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGrady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellington clinches up against the cage.
McGrady tries to pull guard but Wellington holds him up against the cage and eventually McGrady drops back down to his feet.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington keeps control of McGrady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wellington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wellington.
A body shot lands from Wellington.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wellington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Wellington.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath McGrady's ribcage. McGrady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGrady or not.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGrady is trying to push Wellington away but Wellington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGrady.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wellington keeps control of McGrady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
McGrady looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Wellington.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
Wellington is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGrady has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGrady working aggressively here.
Wellington gets through McGrady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Wellington.
Wellington gets through McGrady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington is working McGrady over against the cage.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington breaks the clinch.
McGrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wellington counters by clinching up.
Richard Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
McGrady fails to pull guard.
Wellington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wellington is working McGrady over against the cage.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellington lands a body shot.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGrady takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGrady darts in trying to clinch
and Wellington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owen McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wellington misses.
McGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wellington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGrady scores with a three punch combo!
Wellington misses with a looping left.
McGrady throws an off balance right hand
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Wellington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wellington drives through and clinches with McGrady against the cage.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath McGrady's ribcage. McGrady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGrady wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wellington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady wants a takedown but no success here.
Wellington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGradys head.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrady looks to clinch
and Wellington counters by moving into the clinch.
Wellington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrady.
Wellington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wellington.
Wellington works on McGrady's body with a couple of short punches.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington breaks the clinch.
McGrady misses with a combination
and Wellington counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Wellington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wellington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wellington throws a big shot that misses.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
McGrady fails with the takedown
and Wellington counters with a nice uppercut.
McGrady misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Wellington misses its intended target.
McGrady wants to clinch
and Wellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGrady goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGrady tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wellington counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington has a couple of punches blocked by McGrady.
McGrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wellington working aggressively here.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady is trying to stall.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGrady or not.
Wellington stops a takedown attempt from McGrady.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrady.
Wellington takes a shot to the head.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
Wellington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGrady's efforts to push away.
Wellington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
McGrady is trying to force a seperation but Wellington has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Wellington digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richard Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
Wellington lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Wellington cracks McGrady with a nice body shot.
McGrady has Wellington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wellington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wellington is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
McGrady tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath McGrady's ribcage. McGrady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGrady tries to circle away but Wellington has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wellington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
McGrady jumps guard but Wellington stands there with McGrady around his waist. McGrady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGrady tries to pull guard but Wellington won't allow it.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGrady is trying to push Wellington away but Wellington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
McGrady has a couple of punches blocked by Wellington.
McGrady working hard to break the clinch.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGradys head.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands a left hand.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
Wellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wellington lands a right hand.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Wellington.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
McGrady tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short uppercut from Wellington.
Good body shot from Wellington.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Richard Wellington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGrady shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wellington looks to land a right hand but McGrady moved out of range.
McGrady rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrady.
Good body shot from Wellington.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wellington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
McGrady is looking to break free of the clinch but Wellington has double underhooks.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
Wellington throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrady.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
McGrady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGrady tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGrady fails to pull guard.
Richard Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
McGrady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wellington walks away with a smile on his face. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a nice right hand.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wellington moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wellington gets through McGrady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington scores with a shot to the side of McGrady's head.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richard Wellington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Wellington.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGrady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wellington scores with a hook to the body.
Wellington lands a left hand.
McGrady manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGrady is looking to stand up but Wellington isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington stands up and waves to McGrady to follow him.
Wellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGrady blocks a jab.
McGrady has his takedown stuffed
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
McGrady tries to bum rush Wellington with a series of wild strikes but Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Wellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wellington throws a hook but McGrady avoids it easily.
McGrady misses with a lunging right hand
and Wellington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington has closed the distance and engaged McGrady in a clinch.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wellington.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Wellington lands a right hand.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
McGrady has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington lands with a left to the head.
Wellington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wellington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wellington is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wellington lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wellington lands with a left to the head.
Wellington is working McGrady over against the cage.
Wellington scores with a shot to the side of McGrady's head.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throws a head punch that misses.
McGrady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wellington walks away with a smile on his face. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGrady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wellington tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wellington cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellington misses with an uppercut. McGrady saw that one coming.
Owen McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wellington.
McGrady cracks a nice hook into Wellington's ribs.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
McGrady has his takedown stuffed
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
A left and a right from McGrady both land. Nice combination.
Owen McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Wellington misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wellington, 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... Richard Wellington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reem Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Carlito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem Overeem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reem Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Carlito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlito feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Carlito 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!
Carlito throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Carlito lands a big head kick that sends Overeem tumbling to the mat! Carlito takes a step backwards and waves Overeem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Overeem is rocked!
It looks like Reem Overeem has been cut.
Carlito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Overeem backs away from a small jab...but Carlito lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Overeem crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Carlito with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tommy Carlito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sui Hing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Dupont is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sui Hing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Dupont!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hing clinches with his opponent.
Dupont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Dupont on the inside.
Hing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dupont prevents the takedown attempt.
Dupont gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hing.
Dupont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupont throws a combination that misses
and Hing counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dupont has had enough of the clinch but Hing keeps him there for the moment.
Dupont wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dupont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hing tries to work over Dupont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dupont can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dupont's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dupont gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sui Hing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dupont just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dupont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hing prevents it.
Dupont has had enough of the clinch but Hing keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Dupont.
Hing pulls Dupont into guard.
Hing keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing controls Dupont momentarily but Dupont frees himself.
Dupont throwing strikes but missing.
Hing thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dupont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dupont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dupont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dupont looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dupont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hing keeping full guard, as Dupont tries to pass.
Hing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dupont.
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.
Dupont looking to sit in guard and control but Hing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hing won't allow Dupont to sweep him here.
Hing trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dupont's guard.
Dupont pulls Hing in close to prevent any damage.
Hing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hing slips nicely into half guard.
Hing tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dupont controls his leg.
Hing is keen to just control but Dupont is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to get to full guard but Hing has control of the leg.
Hing stops Dupont from getting back to his feet.
Hing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupont keeps working.
Dupont wants to get back to his feet.
Dupont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hing is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dupont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dupont misses with a wild combination.
Dupont takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hing darts in and clinches Dupont up against the cage.
Hing has had enough of the clinch but Dupont keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dupont wants to break free but Hing has control.
Hing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hing keeping full guard, as Dupont tries to pass.
Dupont postures up.
Dupont with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont looking to pass the guard.
Dupont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupont with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Hing is keeping the position.
Dupont throwing strikes from guard but Hing blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sui Hing 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.
Dupont misses with a few strikes there.
Dupont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dupont feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dupont!
Dupont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hing throws a head kick but Dupont moves out of range.
Dupont scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dupont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hing defends it nicely.
Hing misses with a takedown attempt - Dupont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dupont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dupont works over Hing's head and body with a nice combination.
Dupont misses with a straight left.
Dupont throws a series of punches but Hing moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupont is breathing heavily.
Dupont tries to clinch up.
Damian Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hing rushes Dupont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupont shoots in for a double leg but Hing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hing shoots in but Dupont avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Dupont.
Dupont will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sui Hing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dupont.
Hing misses with a two punch combination.
Hing misses with a low kick.
Hing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dupont throws a series of punches but Hing avoids them all with ease.
Dupont avoids the head kick by Hing.
Hing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dupont looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dupont tries to improve position but can't.
Hing cracks Dupont with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont regains half guard.
Dupont wants to improve his position but Hing is controlling well.
Hing controlling the pace.
Dupont is controlling Hing's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hing wants to free his trapped foot but Dupont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dupont moves out of range of the body kick from Hing.
Dupont throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hing on the side of the head.
Dupont misses with a double jab
and Hing counters with a series of strikes. Dupont will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dupont throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hing counters with a left and a right that stings Dupont.
Dupont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupont lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dupont fails to land the takedown.
Hing moves out of range of the strikes.
Hing scores with a nice body kick.
Hing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dupont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hing tries to clinch but Dupont is having none of it.
Dupont slaps away a takedown attempt from Hing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dupont!
A big right from Hing misses.
Dupont has Hing up against the cage in a clinch.
Hing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dupont's efforts to push away.
Dupont lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hing jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dupont walks away with a smile on his face. Hing gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dupont connects with the punch.
Dupont stalks Hing and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hing's face. Hing staggers backwards, shaken.
Dupont misses with a few strikes there.
Dupont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hing feints and as Dupont raises his hands in defense, Hing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupont controlling Hing's posture.
Dupont wants to get back to his feet but Hing passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sui Hing dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Dupont closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dupont throws a right and a left that Hing avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Hing.
Hing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dupont has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dupont.
Hing misses with a wild combination.
Dupont has a takedown stuffed.
Dupont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hing is fending him off so far but Dupont persists. Nope, Hing circles away and we're back to standing.
Dupont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hing was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Dupont misses.
Hing 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupont 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.
Hing trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dupont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hing circles away quickly and effectively.
Dupont throws a shot from downtown. Hing moves away and avoids it.
Dupont misses with a wild combination.
Hing slips a jab from Dupont.
Hing moves into the clinch.
Dupont gets underhooks to prevent Hing's takedown attempt.
Hing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dupont's efforts to push away.
Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hing swats away the attempt to clinch by Dupont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hing throws a series of punches but Dupont moves out of range.
Dupont swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hing counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hing.
Dupont darts in and clinches Hing up against the cage.
Dupont is trying to drag Hing to the mat but Hing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sui Hing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dupont.
Dupont wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hing has him pressed against the cage.
Dupont is trying to break free.
Hing pulls guard effortlessly.
Dupont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Hing keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hing working for a triangle but Dupont defends it easily.
Hing keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Dupont stands and steps away. Hing gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from Dupont does no damage.
Hing throws a head kick that misses.
Dupont fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupont scores with a three punch combo!
Dupont 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.
Dupont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damian Dupont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupont fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dupont. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Dupont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dupont.
Hing throws a sloppy head kick and Dupont moves out of range easily.
Dupont falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hing counters with a two punch combo.
Hing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sui Hing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hing tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sui Hing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sui Hing!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Foster!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foster won't be happy with that.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Foster is defending well.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Foster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva is working to tighten is grip on Foster's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Foster has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Foster passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page Dupont has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Bash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Page Dupont!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bash lands a jab to the head.
Dupont shoots and misses
and Bash counters with a series of strikes. Dupont will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dupont changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bash is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupont asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dupont wants to control but Bash is keeping him busy.
Dupont has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bash!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Dupont there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dupont takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dupont is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Page Dupont!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toni Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toni Turpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Turpa.
Turpa wants to clinch but Hill slips to the side
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
Turpa misses with a left hand
and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill trying to control but Turpa is working from the bottom.
Turpa is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turpa is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turpa is one step ahead there.
Turpa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Turpa 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.
Turpa 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.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turpa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turpa with a nice head shot there.
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turpa is aware though and is defending well.
Turpa throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpa won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
Turpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turpa is aware though and is defending well.
Turpa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turpa works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Turpa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turpa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill 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.
Turpa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turpa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turpa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turpa with a nice head shot there.
Turpa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turpa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turpa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turpa thows a big elbow that misses.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turpa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
Hill is trying to keep Turpa in close.
Turpa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turpa connects with a couple of short punches.
Turpa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Hill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turpa!
Turpa tries to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Turpa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill looking to control but Turpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turpa wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.
Hill with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to finish this one by submission but Turpa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hill.
Hill is landing with some decent strikes but Turpa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turpa is looking to escape.
Turpa tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turpa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hill lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Hill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turpa fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Turpa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Toni Turpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpa closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Hill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turpa's guard now.
Hill is in close to Turpa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turpa controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Turpa is retaining full guard.
Turpa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turpa is trying to keep Hill in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector Hill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turpa to the mat! Turpa manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turpa's head.
Turpa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Turpa is keeping the position.
Hill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turpa is adopting a defensive guard.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turpa keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hector Hill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turpa throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
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.
Turpa digs a good hook to Hill's body.
Hill scores with a takedown into Turpa's guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Turpa keeps moving.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Turpa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turpa keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Turpa wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector Hill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turpa closes the distance but Hill moves to the side
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpa is positioning himself well to prevent Hill advancing to mount.
Turpa wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turpa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turpa keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Turpa wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Turpa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turpa looking for a sweep. Not yet Turpa, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpa counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Turpa with a poor takedown
and Hill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill moves away from the strike by Turpa.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill looking to score a takedown here. Turpa is defending well but Hill drives through and ends up in Turpa's guard.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill wanted to stand there but Turpa had control of the position.
Turpa controlling Hill's posture.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Turpa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turpa.
Turpa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Turpa!
Hill is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turpa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hill get's back to his feet.
Turpa scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
Hill defending well as Turpa loads up on a big left hand.
Turpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpa misses with a looping right.
Turpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turpa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turpa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hill counters with a shoot takedown. Turpa fights it but they end up in guard.
Hill wanted to stand there but Turpa had control of the position.
Turpa keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Turpa working a defensive guard here.
Turpa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpa wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turpa is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Hill looking to score a takedown here. Turpa is defending well but Hill drives through and ends up in Turpa's guard.
Turpa is pulling down on Hill's head to control his posture.
Turpa 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.
Turpa is trying to keep Hill in close.
Hill works over Turpa with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turpa can't do much from the bottom here.
Toni Turpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turpa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turpa tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Turpa regains half guard.
Turpa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turpa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hector Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turpa trying to control but Hill postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Turpa's temple.
Hill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turpa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Turpa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hector Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turpa being controlled here, momentarily.
Turpa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hill is looking to stand up but Turpa won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Hill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Spaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuisamoa Alailefaleula acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Spaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaso misses with a double jab
and Alailefaleula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spaso wants to get back to full guard.
Alailefaleula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spaso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alailefaleula prevents Spaso from improving his position.
Spaso is trying to control but can't.
Alailefaleula is looking to take a break and control but Spaso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alailefaleula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alailefaleula moves nicely into side control.
Alailefaleula is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spaso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Alailefaleula 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spaso is looking to reverse the position.
Alailefaleula working the head and body with strikes.
Alailefaleula in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alailefaleula is looking to take a break and control but Spaso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spaso sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Spaso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alailefaleula is putting a hurting on Spaso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alailefaleula working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Spaso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alailefaleula advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso wants to hold on but Alailefaleula pushes him away.
Spaso is squirming around, avoiding Alailefaleula 's attempts to control the action.
Spaso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spaso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alailefaleula has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alailefaleula scoring with strikes but Spaso is staying in there.
Spaso wants to hold on but Alailefaleula pushes him away.
Alailefaleula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaso tries to hold on but Alailefaleula pushes him away.
Alailefaleula postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spaso looks a forlorn figure.
Alailefaleula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alailefaleula working Spaso over with strikes here.
Spaso tries to reverse the position but Alailefaleula maintains control.
Alailefaleula wants to control the pace but Spaso is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alailefaleula lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spaso hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spaso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alailefaleula counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spaso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alailefaleula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alailefaleula wants to control from the top but Spaso keeps moving.
Alailefaleula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spaso is keeping the position for now.
Alailefaleula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alailefaleula trying to control but Spaso is working from the bottom.
Alailefaleula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spaso misses with a double jab
and Alailefaleula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alailefaleula is looking to advance position but Spaso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Spaso unloads with some shots from mount but Alailefaleula bucks and avoids them well.
Spaso unloads with some shots from mount but Alailefaleula bucks and avoids them well.
Alailefaleula is looking to get to half guard.
Alailefaleula is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alailefaleula takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spaso working Alailefaleula over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spaso working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alailefaleula blocking the ground and pound.
Spaso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spaso misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Spaso working Alailefaleula over with strikes here.
Alailefaleula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spaso punching from mount but Alailefaleula doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Spaso putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has been cut.
Spaso throwing strikes here but Alailefaleula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso landing strikes from the mount.
Spaso trying to control but Alailefaleula is having none of it.
Alailefaleula slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spaso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alailefaleula defending well though.
Spaso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spaso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alailefaleula defending well though.
Alailefaleula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spaso trying to pass the guard but Alailefaleula defending well.
Alailefaleula is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Spaso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alailefaleula defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spaso thows a huge punch but Alailefaleula dodges it nicely.
Spaso thows a huge punch but Alailefaleula dodges it nicely.
Alailefaleula trying to control from the bottom.
Spaso thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alailefaleula to regain full guard.
Spaso looking to sit in guard and control but Alailefaleula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alailefaleula wants to control from the top but Spaso keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alailefaleula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spaso is keeping the position for now.
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 Mike Spaso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula '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. This is the final round!
Spaso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spaso stuffs the takedown.
Spaso thows a body shot but no joy.
Spaso misses with a two punch combination.
Spaso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alailefaleula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spaso in his tracks.
Alailefaleula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spaso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alailefaleula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spaso wants to control the position but Alailefaleula says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spaso is looking to control Alailefaleula 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spaso avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaso tries to roll over but Alailefaleula keeps him under control.
Spaso manages to get to full guard.
Alailefaleula trying to control but Spaso is working from the bottom.
Alailefaleula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alailefaleula trying to control the position from guard on top but Spaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alailefaleula looking to pass the 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spaso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spaso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alailefaleula counters with a one-two to the body.
Alailefaleula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alailefaleula has a takedown stuffed.
Spaso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alailefaleula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spaso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alailefaleula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alailefaleula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alailefaleula works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spaso wants to control but Alailefaleula is having none of it.
Alailefaleula wants to control the pace but Spaso is squirming around nicely.
Alailefaleula has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spaso's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spaso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alailefaleula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spaso with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spaso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spaso thows a big elbow that misses.
Spaso trying to move into half guard but instead Alailefaleula has managed to sweep!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spaso being controlled here, momentarily.
Spaso keeping moving, preventing Alailefaleula from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alailefaleula 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rachid Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rachid Hadji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rachid Hadji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadji misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hadji closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Rizzo dodges an elbow strike from Hadji.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Brandon Rizzo has been cut.
Hadji with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hadji throws an elbow that misses.
Hadji utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hadji tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Rizzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hadji throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo being controlled against the cage.
Rizzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hadji tries to land a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo has Hadji pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hadji is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hadji is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
Hadji misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Hadji wants to stall.
Rizzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hadji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji stalls.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Hadji throws knees to the body.
Hadji is looking to control Rizzo's arms but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadji has his back to the cage.
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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rachid Hadji.
Rizzo gets the takedown into side control.
Rizzo controls the position from side control.
Rizzo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rizzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rizzo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo taking a breather here.
Hadji prevents Rizzo from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hadji gets back to half guard.
Rizzo prevents Hadji from improving his position.
Rizzo stops Hadji from getting back to his feet.
Rizzo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Rizzo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hadji throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Hadji stalling in the clinch but Rizzo improves position.
Hadji is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hadji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Come on Hadji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Hadji manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Hadji.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo letting Hadji take a breather here.
Hadji is looking to control Rizzo's arms but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadji has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rachid Hadji.
Hadji stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rachid Hadji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Rizzo'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.
Rizzo clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hadji taking a breather.
Rizzo has Hadji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hadji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Rizzo in his tracks for a moment.
Hadji trying to land knees to the body.
Hadji is working Rizzo over against the cage.
Hadji looking to slow down the pace here.
Rizzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hadji avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hadji missing with knees to the body.
Hadji is trying to stall.
Hadji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hadji prevents it.
Hadji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hadji gets underhooks to prevent Rizzo's takedown attempt.
Hadji crunches a lovely knee into Rizzo's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rizzo's defenses.
Hadji trying to stall but Rizzo improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hadji.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hadji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hadji trying to land knees to the body.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Rizzo in his tracks for a moment.
Hadji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hadji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzo is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadji is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Rizzo shrugs off.
Hadji looking to slow down the pace here.
Hadji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hadji missing with knees to the body.
Rizzo misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hadji is stalling here.
Hadji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hadji is trying to stall.
Hadji stops a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hadji is stalling here.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Hadji throws knees to the body.
Rizzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
Hadji looking to stall.
Hadji misses with a knee strike.
Rizzo blocks the elbow strike.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Hadji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rizzo's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji is trying to stall.
Rizzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hadji fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rizzo gets tackled into the cage by Hadji. Hadji maintains the clinch.
Rizzo tries to work over Hadji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hadji is looking to control Rizzo's arms but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadji has his back to the cage.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Hadji avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hadji just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rizzo's brow.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Rizzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo blocks the elbow strike.
Hadji just leaning against Rizzo, taking a breather.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Rizzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hadji lands with an overhand left.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hadji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hadji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rizzo's defenses.
Rizzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hadji is trying to stall.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hadji is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hadji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Hadji throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Hadji looking to slow down the pace here.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hadji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Hadji throws knees to the body.
Come on Hadji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadji misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Hadji manages to get underhooks.
Hadji looking to stall.
Hadji slows down the pace here.
Hadji utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hadji controls his hands.
Hadji stops a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Hadji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rizzo up against the cage.
Hadji with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Hadji manages to get underhooks.
Hadji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Hadji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rizzo up against the cage.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
Hadji crunches a lovely knee into Rizzo's ribcage.
Hadji has Rizzo pressed against the cage.
Rachid Hadji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rachid Hadji.
Hadji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hadji gets a clinch.
Hadji taking a breather.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Rizzo in his tracks for a moment.
Hadji lands a nice elbow.
Rizzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hadji prevents it.
Hadji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Hadji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hadji stalls.
Hadji lands a good knee to the midsection. Rizzo won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Hadji.
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.
Hadji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hadji crunches a lovely knee into Rizzo's ribcage.
Hadji pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hadji lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Rachid Hadji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hadji fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rizzo misses with a takedown
and Hadji counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hadji lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hadji throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Brandon Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hadji lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rachid Hadji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hadji 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... Rachid Hadji!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaredd Hartt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arona's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knock you out!. Hartt has chosen All Do Is Win as his entrance music. Jaredd Hartt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaredd Hartt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartt pinned against the cage. Hartt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arona is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arona shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arona showed some decent athleticism there.
Arona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arona passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arona has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hartt!
Arona working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hartt is now in Arona's guard. A big mistake from Arona there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartt manages to get himself to full guard.
Arona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arona is trying to get an arm triangle but Hartt is defending well.
Arona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartt keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartt, who protects the arm well.
Arona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hartt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Arona!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saso Murko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Inocencio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saso Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Inocencio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murko digs a good body shot into Inocencio's ribs.
Inocencio misses with a left hand
and Murko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murko.
Murko stalling.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inocencio looks gassed!
Murko lands a hook that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Murko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murko.
Inocencio tries to break free but Murko pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murko lands with a light punch inside.
Murko is leaning against Inocencio 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.
A shot in the inside from Murko.
Murko just leaning against Inocencio, taking a breather.
Murko digs a right hand underneath Inocencio's ribcage. Inocencio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murko.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inocencio.
Murko slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Murko.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murko.
Murko lands with a light punch inside.
Murko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murko lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murko.
The referee calls for Murko to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saso Murko.
Inocencio throws a right hand that misses
and Murko moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Murko - that landed with a thud.
Murko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murko is struggling to control the position.
Inocencio is trying to break the clinch but Murko has him pressed against the cage.
Murko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Murko.
Murko has Inocencio pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saso Murko.
Murko thuds his right hand into Inocencio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from Inocencio misses
and Murko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murko has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murko lands a shoulder strike.
Inocencio is trying to break free.
Inocencio wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Murko as the two fighters clinch.
Murko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inocencios head.
Murko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Murko lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Murko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murko.
Murko leaning against his opponent.
Murko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murko.
Murko controlling the action here for a moment.
Inocencio wants to break free but Murko has control.
Nice body punch from Murko - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murko lands with a left to the head.
Murko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Inocencio up against the cage.
Murko lands a hook that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Murko digs a right hand underneath Inocencio's ribcage. Inocencio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murko stalling.
Murko lands an uppercut.
Murko prevents Inocencio from breaking the clinch.
Murko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Murko pushes Inocencio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Murko.
Murko scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Murko.
Murko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murko - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murko.
The referee calls for Murko to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saso Murko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murko clobbers Inocencio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inocencio.
Inocencio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Inocencio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inocencio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Inocencio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Inocencio misses
and Murko counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Murko.
A nice left hand lands by Murko.
Murko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inocencios head.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murko stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Murko.
Murko lands a body shot.
Murko lands with a left to the head.
Murko is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Murko.
Murko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murko lands a shoulder strike.
Murko scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murko scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko digs a right hand into Inocencio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inocencio's gas tank.
Murko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Inocencio or not.
Murko pushes Inocencio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murko is pushing Inocencio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Murko.
Murko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inocencio can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Murko.
Murko is pushing Inocencio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Murko lands a right hand.
Murko is working Inocencio over against the cage.
Murko is stalling here.
Murko is leaning against Inocencio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Inocencio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Murko to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saso Murko.
Murko closes the distance and pushes Inocencio back into the cage.
Murko lands with a short shot to the head.
Murko lands with a light punch inside.
Murko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murko is leaning against Inocencio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Murko.
Murko lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murko lands a nice shot to the body.
Murko lands an uppercut.
Murko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inocencio being controlled against the cage.
Murko digs a right hand into Inocencio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inocencio's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murko.
Murko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murko scores with a shot to the side of Inocencio's head.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murko lands a nice uppercut.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inocencio.
A left hand lands to the body for Murko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murko lands with a short shot to the head.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inocencio.
A short left from Murko.
Murko lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saso Murko dominated that second round.
That's time! Murko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Inocencio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murko moves into the clinch.
Murko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murko slows down the pace here.
Murko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Inocencio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Inocencio can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Murko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murko presses Inocencio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saso Murko.
Murko connects with a nice looking jab.
Murko connects with a crisp jab.
Murko closes the distance and clinches.
Murko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saso Murko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murko gets through Inocencio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murko digs a right hand into Inocencio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inocencio's gas tank.
Murko is leaning against Inocencio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Inocencio is trying to break the clinch but Murko is controlling him.
Murko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Murko.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inocencio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko lands a left hand.
Murko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
Murko lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short body shot lands from Murko as the two fighters clinch.
Saso Murko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Murko.
Inocencio is looking to break free of the clinch but Murko has double underhooks.
Murko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inocencio backwards.
A right hand to the body from Murko.
Murko lands with a right to the head.
Inocencio is trying to force a seperation but Murko has the dominant position.
Murko is working Inocencio over against the cage.
Murko is leaning against Inocencio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jason Inocencio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inocencio.
Murko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murko lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murko.
Murko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Inocencio up against the cage.
Inocencio misses with a body punch.
Murko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murko.
Inocencio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inocencio tries to work over Murko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Murko.
Inocencio misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saso Murko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saso Murko!
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