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DFC Fight Night 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Licud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Licud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Redmond!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond has his takedown stuffed
and Licud counters with a straight right hand.
Licud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redmond manages to avoid it.
Redmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licud.
Licud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redmond avoids the head kick by Licud.
Licud throws a head kick but Redmond moves out of range.
Licud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Licud throws a looping overhand right but Redmond ducks down to avoid it.
Licud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licud counters with a three punch combo that has Redmond backing up. Redmond nods at Licud to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond slips a jab and a cross from Licud.
Licud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Licud wants to slow Redmond down by chopping away at his legs.
Licud tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Licud does no damage.
Licud scores with a one two! Redmond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Licud lands a really nice looking cross but Redmond seems unphased.
Licud lands a slapping body shot.
Licud misses with a low kick.
Licud tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud swings for the body but Redmond moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redmond checks a leg kick.
Redmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Licud.
Licud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redmond.
Licud looks to land a combination. Redmond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redmond moves away from the strike by Licud.
Licud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redmond momentarily.
A combination from Licud does no damage.
Redmond misses with a takedown
and Licud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redmond thinking.
Alex Licud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Redmond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond ducks right into an uppercut from Licud.
Licud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redmond.
Alex Licud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Licud.
Licud misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Licud catches Redmond right on the button with a cross.
Licud feints a jab promting Redmond to slip. Licud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Redmond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Licud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Licud both land. Nice combination.
Licud tries to land a leg kick but Redmond saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Licud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Licud throws a head kick that misses.
Licud throws a head kick but Redmond moves out of range.
Redmond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redmond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Licud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redmond manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redmond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Licud has his hands on Redmond's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Licud dominated that round.
That's time! Licud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Licud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redmond has time to react.
Licud throws a series of strikes that have Redmond backpedaling.
Licud scoring well with a low kick there.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
Licud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Licud.
Alex Licud is winning the standup battle so far.
Licud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redmond circles away quickly and effectively.
Licud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licud missing with a left hand there. Redmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Licud throws a jab but it's blocked by Redmond.
Licud throws a sloppy head kick and Redmond moves out of range easily.
Licud misses with a left hand
and Redmond counters with a single leg into guard. Licud didn't expect that.
Redmond forces his way into half guard.
Redmond is looking to take a break and control but Licud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Licud wants to control but Redmond is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licud tries to get out of the position.
Redmond trying to control from Licud's half guard. Licud has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Licud keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Redmond hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Redmond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Licud.
Redmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licud.
Licud misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Licud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redmond ducks under a wild hook from Licud.
Licud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Licud.
Redmond misses with a takedown
and Licud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licud tries a low kick but Redmond avoids it.
Redmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redmond moves forwards but Licud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Licud throws a nice looking combination but Redmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Licud thows a body shot but no joy.
Licud tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licud tries to work over Redmond's front leg with a kick but Redmond checks it.
Redmond slips a straight right by Licud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redmond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Licud dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Redmond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Licud is fending him off so far but Redmond persists. Nope, Licud circles away and we're back to standing.
Licud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redmond.
Licud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Licud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redmond crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Licud - the referee stops the clock and Redmond gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Licud. Redmond manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Licud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redmond.
Licud looks to throw the jab but Redmond is out of range.
A punch combination from Licud misses.
Licud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alex Licud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licud throws a push kick but Redmond slaps the foot to one side.
Licud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licud. Redmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redmond shoots in but no luck this time.
Redmond dodges the punch combination from Licud.
Alex Licud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licud misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redmond staying out of range there.
Redmond fails with the takedown
and Licud counters with a nice body kick.
Alex Licud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Redmond.
Redmond avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redmond is out of range and Licud settles back down.
Licud throws a right hand that Redmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Redmond also avoids with ease.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
Licud misses with a body kick.
Licud lands a jab to Redmond's midsection.
Licud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Licud.
Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Licud.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redmond slips under a jab from Licud.
The fighters circling - Licud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Licud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redmond.
A clash of legs there as Redmond blocks the low kick.
Redmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licud.
Redmond has his takedown stuffed
and Licud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Licud throws the left hand but Redmond avoids the punch easily.
Licud throws the kick towards the body but Redmond avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Redmond or perhaps it was just good defense by Licud which made him look bad.
Licud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redmond is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Licud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Licud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alex Licud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Licud throws a hook but Redmond avoids it easily.
Licud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redmond is able to avoid easily.
Licud is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Redmond.
Jay Redmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Licud throws a head kick but Redmond moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Licud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licud, 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... Alex Licud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Greening (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat has chosen Top Shotter as his entrance music. Victor Sagat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Greening!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greening is out of range and Sagat settles back down.
Sagat lands with an uppercut that bounces Greening off the cage and back into rage.
Sagat checks a leg kick.
Greening moves out of range of the body kick from Sagat.
Greening blocks a jab.
Greening jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greening ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
Greening throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greening throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Greening misses its intended target.
Sagat throws a big shot that misses.
Greening checks a low kick from Sagat.
Sagat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greening misses with a hook
and Greening takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat defending well as Greening loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Sagat does it's job there.
Sagat connects with a crisp jab.
Greening slips under a jab from Sagat.
Sagat throws a wild body kick that Greening sees coming a mile off.
Sagat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from Greening.
Sagat tries to clinch there but Greening circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagat tries to clinch but Greening moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greening throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
A big right from Greening misses.
Sagat tries to land a front kick but Greening steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greening swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greening avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sagat.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Greening lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sagat doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greening looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Greening takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greening takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greening swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sagat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sagat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greening looks to land a right hand but Sagat moved out of range.
Sagat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greening.
Greening keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagat throws a leg kick which misses Greening's front leg but catches the back leg as Greening tries to avoid it.
Greening misses with a combination
and Sagat counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sagat throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greening throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
Sagat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Greening pushes him off.
Sagat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sagat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sagat slips under a jab from Greening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Sagat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sagat connects with a right hand. Greening shakes it off.
Greening takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greening takes one to the chin there.
Greening uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a straight right.
Sagat scores with a nice head shot.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Greening circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Sagat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greening doesn't seem phased though.
Greening throws a lazy uppercut
and Sagat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greening throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greening.
Sagat avoids the body shot from Greening.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sagat, right into the meat.
Greening scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat forces Greening back against the cage and clinches.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat trying to stall but Greening improves his position.
Greening wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Greening takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Greening won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greening managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Greening blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Sagat.
A big left from Sagat misses.
Greening takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sagat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greening's head.
Sagat lands a jab.
Sagat thows a body kick. Greening tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Sagat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat connects with a solid leg kick.
Greening is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sagat scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sagat - that will leave a mark!
Sagat scores with the left hand. Greening knows he should have avoided that one.
Sagat tries to clinch but Greening moves out of range.
Greening does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sagat tries to clinch but Greening moves out of range.
Sagat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Sagat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greening doesn't seem phased though.
Greening is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat scores with a sloppy right hand. Greening should have avoided that one.
Oh Greening is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greening gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sagat gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekwall's entrance music is Linkin Park--One Step Closer. A fine choice. David Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekwall scores a takedown into full mount!
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ekwall landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ekwall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ekwall 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ekwall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekwall lands a big elbow - Brown is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brown is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wes Ekwall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snoop Dogg - A Bitch I Knew . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Carmichael!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carmichael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carmichael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikov lands with a nice body kick.
Nikov with a jab.
Nikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carmichael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carmichael takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carmichael keeps the fight on the outside.
Carmichael throws a body punch but Nikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov throws a head kick but Carmichael moves out of range.
Nikov scores with a head kick.
Nikov thumps Carmichael with a low kick.
Carmichael misses with a hook
and Nikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Carmichael swings for the body but Nikov moves out of range.
Nikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Carmichael.
Nikov takes one on the button.
Nikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikov clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Carmichael fails to land.
Carmichael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carmichael throws a head punch that misses.
Nikov lands a knee to the head.
Nikov prevents Carmichael from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmichael.
Nikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nikov landing knees to the body.
Nikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carmichael looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Nikov.
Nikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carmichael's face.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Carmichael takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Carmichael is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carmichael up against the cage.
Carmichael takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carmichael is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikov finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikov obliges.
Carmichael seems to have recovered his senses.
Nikov lands a knee to the body.
Nikov prevents Carmichael from breaking the clinch.
Nikov with a knee to the head.
Nikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carmichael's efforts to push away.
Carmichael swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carmichael in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carmichael working hard to break the clinch.
Nikov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikov.
Nikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Carmichael fails to land.
Nikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikov lands a knee to the body.
Nikov is struggling to control the position.
Carmichael swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Carmichael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carmichael's face.
Nikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carmichael takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carmichael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalash Nikov dominated that round.
That's time! Nikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nikov throws a head kick but Carmichael moves out of range.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carmichael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikov tries to clinch but Carmichael is having none of it.
Nikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nikov takes a swing at Carmichael's ribcage but misses.
Nikov avoids the body shot from Carmichael.
Nikov slips a straight right by Carmichael.
Carmichael misses with a body shot.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body. Nikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Carmichael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikov swings for the body but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikov under the eye.
Carmichael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carmichael misses the jab.
Carmichael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalash Nikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikov throws a head kick but Carmichael moves out of range.
Jab by Carmichael.
Nikov tries to clinch there but Carmichael circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carmichael.
Nikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses.
Carmichael takes a swing at Nikov's ribcage but misses.
Nikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalash Nikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carmichael tries to circle away but Nikov has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but Carmichael blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov keeps control of Carmichael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carmichael wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carmichael scores with a shot to the side of Nikov's head.
Carmichael has a couple of punches blocked by Nikov.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Carmichael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikov misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Carmichael avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Carmichael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carmichael struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikov controls his hands.
Nikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carmichael is keeping busy.
Carmichael is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikov has double underhooks.
Carmichael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carmichael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carmichael has a couple of punches blocked by Nikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Nikov slows down the pace here.
Nikov connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Carmichael working aggressively here.
Nikov landing knees to the head.
Carmichael misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmichael.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmichael lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carmichael blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikov working Carmichael over with knees to the body.
Nikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalash Nikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Carmichael circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmichael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carmichael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
Nikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carmichael.
Nikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carmichael keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikov.
Nikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael.
Nikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov wants to clinch.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carmichael misses with a straight right.
Nikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carmichael sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikov slips under a jab.
Nikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Carmichael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmichael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov wants to clinch up but Carmichael keeps it at a distance.
Nikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carmichael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
Carmichael misses with a hook. Nikov ducked under it nicely.
Carmichael connects with a crisp jab.
Carmichael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikov ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carmichael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carmichael keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov wants to clinch.
Kalash Nikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carmichael steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nikov. That one must have hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmichael throws the left hand but Nikov avoids the punch easily.
Carmichael blocks a head kick by Nikov.
Nikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carmichael lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Carmichael.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carmichael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Carmichael takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carmichael takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rob Carmichael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carmichael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikov lands a high kick!
Nikov blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalash Nikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nikov 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... Kalash Nikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
135 lbs
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136 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shooter McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua lands a head kick!
McGavin throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua tries to clinch but McGavin moves out of range.
Rua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGavin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shooter McGavin has been cut.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
McGavin looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Rua.
Rua pushes McGavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
McGavin is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shooter McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, McGavin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
McGavin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGavin.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua tries to clinch but McGavin is having none of it.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks McGavin off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Rua.
McGavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGavin somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGavin misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a body kick that stops McGavin in his tracks momentarily.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Shooter McGavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGavin off to one side.
McGavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but McGavin persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by McGavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
A swing and a miss from McGavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin avoids the head kick by Rua.
McGavin dives in and scores a takedown into Rua's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGavin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGavin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua wants to stand up but McGavin is controlling him.
Rua looks gassed!
McGavin stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGavin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rua is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McGavin yanks on the arm and Rua is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McGavin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shooter McGavin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabr Aldossary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borya Byvalyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldossary's entrance music is Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (S&M version). A fine choice. Jabr Aldossary has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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221 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jabr Aldossary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borya Byvalyi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldossary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aldossary scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aldossary in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aldossary tries to score with some ground and pound. Byvalyi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aldossary takes a little break here. Byvalyi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Byvalyi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Aldossary controlling the position well here. Byvalyi rolled but Aldossary kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldossary tightening his grip on Byvalyi, looking for the choke.
Byvalyi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Aldossary is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Byvalyi wants to control from the top but Aldossary keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldossary is proving hard to escape from.
Aldossary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldossary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byvalyi's guard.
Byvalyi wants to stand up but Aldossary is controlling him.
Aldossary thows a big elbow that misses.
Aldossary is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aldossary passes Byvalyi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldossary slows the pace down in half guard.
Aldossary prevents Byvalyi from improving his position.
Aldossary moves nicely into side control.
Byvalyi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aldossary's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aldossary looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byvalyi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldossary throwing shots but Byvalyi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabr Aldossary dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aldossary looks for a takedown but Byvalyi sprawls well.
Aldossary throws a wild body kick that Byvalyi sees coming a mile off.
Jabr Aldossary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldossary shoots in for a takedown but Byvalyi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldossary tries to clinch there but Byvalyi circles away.
Aldossary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byvalyi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabr Aldossary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byvalyi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldossary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byvalyi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabr Aldossary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldossary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byvalyi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byvalyi connects with a looping right hand.
Byvalyi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldossary.
Nice takedown defense from Byvalyi. No joy for Aldossary on that attempt.
Byvalyi throws a right hand that misses
and Aldossary counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jabr Aldossary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aldossary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aldossary content to control rather than advance.
Byvalyi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byvalyi pushes Aldossary off looking to stand but Aldossary dives back in and keeps control.
Aldossary works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldossary putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aldossary dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldossary has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Byvalyi's face.
Byvalyi wants to hold on but Aldossary pushes him away.
Aldossary postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Byvalyi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Byvalyi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabr Aldossary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
249 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Machida!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses the jab.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Machida successfully pulls guard.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. 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.
Smith working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith working Machida over with strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith moves into full mount! Machida won't be happy about that!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith breaks from Machida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Roger Machida has been cut.
Smith lands a big shot to the head and Machida winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Buttman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttman comes to the cage accompanied by Sack Lunch. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boyka's choice of entrance music: Queen - I Want It All (extended version) . Pat Buttman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Buttman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boyka landing a few strikes.
Boyka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buttman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Boyka landing strikes.
Boyka has an Americana. Buttman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boyka is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boyka hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Uri Boyka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by I will go full retard on you!. 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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158 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Governor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a right hand that misses
and Governor counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Governor counters with a body kick.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Governor moves into range and clinches up with White.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White jumps guard but Governor stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Governor.
Governor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Governor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Governor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Governor'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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White tries to pull guard but Governor holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Governor lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White tries to pull guard but Governor holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Governor - that landed with a thud.
Governor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Governor throwing strikes but missing.
Governor wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Governor tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Governor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White seems keen to control Governor's posture.
Governor throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White has momentary wrist control but Governor slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looking to control.
Governor preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governor landing with the ground and pound.
Governor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Governor throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Governor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Governor with a flurry of punches that miss.
White has Governor pulled in close to control his posture.
White keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.
White is trying to hold Governor in close to prevent damage but Governor has managed to pass into half guard.
Governor is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Governor looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Governor.
White pulls Governor in to control the position.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White pulls Governor in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Freddy White just wasn't active enough.
White scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Governor. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Governor just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Governor throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
White throws a front kick aimed at Governor's knee but Governor avoids it well.
Governor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Governor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White misses with an uppercut
and Governor counters with an inside leg kick.
Governor moves into the clinch.
Governor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Governor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Governor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Governor tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Governor back against the cage.
Governor tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Governor back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White keeping full guard, as Governor tries to pass.
Governor landing some decent shots from guard.
Governor lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Governor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White is really struggling to control Governor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Governor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Governor advances position into side control!
White seems a little lost for a moment, as Governor dominates the positioning.
Governor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jimmy Governor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Governor working the head and body with strikes.
White is looking for a sweep.
Governor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Governor wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White regains half guard, as Governor was trying to land strikes.
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. Governor connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Governor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor prevents White from improving his position.
Governor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Governor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Governor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Governor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Governor wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White wants to control but Governor is keeping busy.
White is pressing down on Governor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Governor is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Governor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
White is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Governor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Governor!
Governor stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Governor is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Governor.
Governor moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Governor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
Governor misses with a combination
and White counters with an inside leg kick.
Governor 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.
Governor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White walks into a left hand.
Governor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor throws a head kick that misses.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Governor defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Governor tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Governor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Governor cracks the inside of White's front leg.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Governor counters with a stiff right hand.
White with a poor takedown
and Governor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor lands a slapping body shot.
Governor lands with a cross.
Governor swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White tried to score with a low kick but Governor checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Governor!
White misses with an uppercut
and Governor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Governor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Governor closes the distance and clinches.
Governor tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Governor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Governor.
Governor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Governor, right into the meat.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Governor moves into the clinch.
Governor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Governor.
Governor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Governor tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Governor misses with a punch to the body.
Governor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Governor lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Governor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White is rocked!
Jimmy Governor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Governor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Governor drops White with a naaaaasty hook - White is in real trouble here! Governor dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Governor!
Jimmy Governor is the new featherweight champion!
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