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Reach 53 - Jordan vs. Pagliera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Jacobs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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KO power |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mifsud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Mifsud misses with a body kick.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Mifsud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mifsud 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.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs throws a jab when Mifsud was well out of range.
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mifsud tries a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
Jacobs throws a hook but Mifsud blocks it.
Jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs checks a low kick from Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
A jab from Mifsud misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud scores with a leg kick.
Jacobs throws a low kick but Mifsud moves out of range easily.
Jacobs lands an overhand right.
Michael Mifsud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mifsud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Mifsud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mifsud is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Mifsud tenderised Jacobs's leg. Jacobs is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifsud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Mifsud ducked under it nicely.
Mifsud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Mifsud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mifsud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Mifsud's shoulder, as Mifsud tries to avoid the shot.
Mifsud scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mifsud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mifsud tries to score with a low kick but Jacobs moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud lands a head kick. Jacobs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifsud with a jab.
Mifsud moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mifsud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mifsud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mifsud.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mifsud feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Mifsud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mifsud lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mifsud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobs. That did some damage!
No joy there for Mifsud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mifsud can pounce on him.
Mifsud throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobs's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mifsud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mifsud 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.
A lazy left from Mifsud finds it's target.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Mifsud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jacobs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mifsud has got the better of the exchanges.
Jacobs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mifsud counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mifsud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael Mifsud is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Mifsud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Mifsud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacobs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mifsud - the referee stops the clock and Jacobs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mifsud. Jacobs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mifsud fails to land with a series of punches.
Mifsud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mifsud.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jacobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Mifsud.
Mifsud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Mifsud lands.
Mifsud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mifsud, right into the meat.
Mifsud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mifsud scores with a leg kick.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Mifsud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Mifsud.
Mifsud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mifsud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mifsud.
Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mifsud can pounce on him.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Mifsud finish him?
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Mifsud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Mifsud.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mifsud. Mifsud obviously looking to wear him down.
Mifsud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mifsud sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mifsud gets a double leg takedown into Jacobs's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mifsud forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mifsud is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mifsud lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mifsud scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacobs?
Mifsud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacobs is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mifsud dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Mifsud moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Mifsud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Mifsud counters with a flying knee that drops Jacobs! Mifsud dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Mifsud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Phuey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dj London will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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144 lbs
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144 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Phuey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj London!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London is looking to slow Phuey down with leg kicks.
London fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phuey throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
London digs a good hook to Phuey's body.
London tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuey blocks a head kick by London.
Phuey throws a head kick that misses.
Phuey throws a leg kick that misses.
London swings and misses with a hook to the body.
London throws a sloppy head kick and Phuey moves out of range easily.
London swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuey lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuey shoots for a double leg takedown but London sprawls well. He's pushed Phuey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
London throws a nice outside leg kick.
London throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from London.
Phuey thows a body shot but no joy.
London blocks a head kick by Phuey.
Dj London is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
London fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phuey is out of range.
London avoids the head kick by Phuey.
Phuey thows a body shot but no joy.
Phuey lands a leg kick that knocks London off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London misses with a body kick.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London throws a hook to the side of Phuey's head but Phuey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
London throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuey has London up against the cage in a clinch.
London lands a body punch in the clinch.
London blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phuey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
London takes an elbow to the forehead.
London's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuey throws a head kick but London moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Phuey.
Phuey swats away the attempt to clinch by London.
London is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuey.
London scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phuey doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam Phuey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuey cracks London with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phuey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around London's waist but London gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phuey off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuey needs to keep his hands up - London had a free shot at his head there.
Phuey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
London stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Phuey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
London looks for the body kick but Phuey saw that one coming.
Phuey throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
London checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phuey drops his hands momentarily and London takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
London stuns Phuey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phuey takes one on the button.
Phuey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Phuey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phuey lands with a good body shot.
Phuey avoids the head kick by London.
London moves out of range as Phuey throws a body kick.
London fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
London looks to land a right hand but Phuey moved out of range.
London is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick by Phuey misses
and London counters with a left to the body.
Phuey scores with a crisp jab that stopped London in his tracks.
Phuey throws a head kick that misses.
Phuey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
London lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London throws a hook but Phuey blocks it.
Phuey throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
Dj London seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuey tries to close the distance and clinch but London swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
London moves in looking to clinch but Phuey pushes him off.
London takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuey.
Phuey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. London smiles and moves away.
Good work by London as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. London checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phuey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
London chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phuey can pounce on him.
Phuey tries to keep at a distance but London has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phuey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phuey.
London lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phuey.
London avoiding damage as Phuey throws knees to the body.
London utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phuey lands a hook that snaps the head of London backwards.
Phuey misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phuey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. London is defending well for now.
Phuey is looking to break free of the clinch but London has double underhooks.
Phuey blocks a body shot from London.
Phuey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuey misses with a hook from the clinch.
London misses with a punch to the body.
London lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phuey backwards.
London blocks a body shot from Phuey.
London swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuey tries to circle away but London has him pinned against the cage.
Phuey is looking to control London's arms but London gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phuey has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Phuey.
Phuey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phuey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Phuey - that landed with a thud.
London lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phuey.
London has a couple of punches blocked by Phuey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuey misses with a knee to the head.
London scores with a shoulder strike.
Phuey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but London gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phuey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phuey misses with a body punch.
London misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by London as Phuey tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phuey lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Phuey dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phuey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by London!
London avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
London staying out of range there.
London looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Phuey lands but London takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by London.
London checks a leg kick.
Phuey wants to clinch.
London misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuey throws a right hand that misses
and London counters with a two punch combo.
London lands with a good body shot.
London thows a body shot but no joy.
London's corner calls for a 1-2. London obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from London.
London doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuey circles away.
Phuey throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
London chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phuey can pounce on him.
London takes a head kick and keeps coming.
London is rocked!
Phuey misses with a hook.
Sam Phuey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
London is still on wobbly legs! Can Phuey finish him?
London misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
London seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuey throws a sloppy head kick
enabling London to counter with a crisp jab.
London feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phueys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London tries to clinch but Phuey is having none of it.
London checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Phuey lands the left hand.
Phuey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
London throws a head kick that misses.
Phuey drops his hands momentarily and London takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phuey throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phuey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phuey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phuey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London is looking to clinch but Phuey is avoiding it.
London avoids the body shot from Phuey.
Donk. Phuey catches London right on the button with a cross.
London misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from London misses.
Dj London has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
London tries a low kick but Phuey avoids it.
Phuey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around London's waist but London gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phuey off to one side.
London staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Phuey.
Well Phuey 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Phuey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Double Trouble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevens is rocked!
Thompson loads up on a big left hand. Stevens felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Thompson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Stevens can't hide his disappointment, as Thompson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Waters has chosen 50 Cent - Ready for War as his entrance music. Orlando Styles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dwayne Waters's chin.
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11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwayne Waters!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Styles closes the distance and clinches up with Waters, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes Waters against the cage but Waters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Styles tries to clinch up.
Styles moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off.
Waters fails to land the takedown.
Styles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Waters is out of range and Styles settles back down.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Waters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Waters is nestled in close to Styles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Waters is looking to advance position but Styles won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Waters is working away from the top position though.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters lands strikes from half guard.
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
Styles trying to hold on to Waters's head to control him but Waters postures up.
Waters wants to take a breather but Styles is having none of it.
Styles wants to improve his position but Waters is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Styles wants to pass the guard but Waters is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters is not content to let Styles control the position.
Waters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Waters wants to improve his position but Styles is controlling well.
Waters is looking to control Styles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Waters avoid being mounted?
Styles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Styles is looking to pass Waters's guard but actually Waters recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Styles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Styles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Styles has Waters in his guard.
Waters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Styles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waters is one step ahead there.
Waters is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Styles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Waters is looking to defend but Styles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Waters! Styles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Waters taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Orlando Styles!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginggoy Bestrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Santos (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ginggoy Bestrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bestrada is defended easily by Santos.
Bestrada throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bestrada is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bestrada defends it well.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Bestrada wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos is working for a kimura but Bestrada is defending it quite comfortably.
Bestrada is looking to improve his position.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Bestrada is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Bestrada is defending well.
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos prevents Bestrada from improving his position.
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. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Bestrada's temple.
Bestrada gets back to full guard.
Bestrada throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bestrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bestrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bestrada keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Bestrada keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Bestrada throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emerson Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bestrada is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Bestrada circles away and we're back to standing.
Bestrada shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bestrada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bestrada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries for a takedown but Bestrada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Ginggoy Bestrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bestrada defends it nicely.
Bestrada tries to clinch up
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bestrada misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Bestrada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bestrada wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos wants to control but Bestrada is keeping him busy.
Bestrada is looking to reverse the position.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bestrada, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Bestrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bestrada is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Bestrada shoots in.
Bestrada leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bestrada wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bestrada's guard.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bestrada trying to control the position here.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bestrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Bestrada blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos gets to his feet - Bestrada follows without any prompting.
Bestrada walks into a left hand.
Bestrada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ginggoy Bestrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.
Bestrada tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ginggoy Bestrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bestrada with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Bestrada fights it but they end up in guard.
Bestrada keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos prevents Bestrada from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is pushing down on Bestrada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bestrada is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bestrada is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bestrada sees it coming and defends easily.
Bestrada is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bestrada is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emerson Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelino Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelino Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry checks a low kick from Dos Santos.
Landry staying out of range there.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Landry blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Landry.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Marcelino Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
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!
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Dos Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Landry lands.
A jab from Landry finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Landry lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Landry throws a low kick, looking for Dos Santos's leg but Dos Santos calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Santos.
Landry tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Landry should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Landry throws a low kick, looking for Dos Santos's leg but Dos Santos calmly moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landry swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Landry tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Landry misses.
A head kick from Dos Santos lands but Landry takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landry throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Landry avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Landry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Landry. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
Landry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Landry wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Landry works the jab nicely.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Landry saw that one coming.
Dos Santos connects with the punch.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landry.
Landry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Landry.
Landry scores with a jab to the head.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy body kick from Dos Santos
and Landry counters with a leg kick.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Dos Santos takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick.
Landry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Landry scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos thows a leg kick but Landry checks it
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landry's waist but Landry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
Dos Santos lands a head kick. Landry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Landry misses with a body kick.
Landry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Landry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landry scores with a jab.
A jab from Dos Santos does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Landry avoids nicely.
Landry scores with a hook.
Dos Santos is rocked!
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!
Landry drops Dos Santos with a beautiful combination! Dos Santos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Landry is looking for the KO!
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Landry finish him?
Landry finds Dos Santos's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dos Santos flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Landry lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dos Santos will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelino Landry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Shelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartone's entrance music is Toto Cotugno - L'italiano. A fine choice. Shelter has chosen Boom! Shake The Room as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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154 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Bartone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Shelter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelter shoots in and gets a takedown into Bartone's guard.
Shelter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shelter in side control, throwing shots but Bartone defends.
Shelter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shelter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bartone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shelter wants to control but Bartone is keeping him busy.
Bartone is trying to control Shelter's posture but Shelter avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone is trying to control Shelter's posture but Shelter avoids it.
Shelter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bartone wants to control but Shelter postures up.
Shelter wants to control but Bartone is keeping him busy.
Bartone is trying to get back to half guard.
Shelter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bartone down.
Bartone is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelter is looking to take a break and control but Bartone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartone regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shelter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelter is looking to advance position but Bartone won't allow it.
Shelter throwing shots but Bartone is blocking nicely.
Shelter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shelter trying to control from half guard but Bartone is working away.
Shelter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shelter prevents Bartone from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is not content to let Shelter control the position.
Shelter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shelter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bartone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelter is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartone is refusing to be controlled, as Shelter sits in half guard.
Bartone tries to get to full guard but Shelter has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shelter is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartone has wrist control.
Shelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelter is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shelter misses with a wild body shot.
Bartone avoids the head kick by Shelter.
Bartone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Bartone coming out on top.
Shelter has a takedown stuffed.
Shelter misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartone misses the target.
Shelter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shelter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bartone quickly recovers to half guard.
Bartone trying to hold on to Shelter's head to control him but Shelter postures up.
Shelter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bartone tries to get to full guard but Shelter has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartone keeps working.
Shelter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bartone keeping control of the position.
Bartone is not content to let Shelter control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Shelter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bartone connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelter's head.
Bartone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelter throws out the jab.
Bartone misses with an uppercut
and Shelter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelter scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shelter looks to land a body kick but Bartone moved away.
Bartone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartone swings for the body but Shelter moves out of range.
Shelter delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartone misses with a takedown attempt - Shelter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelter throws a sloppy head kick and Bartone moves out of range easily.
Shelter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bartone.
Vince Bartone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone thuds his right hand into Shelter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bartone looks to land a left hand but Shelter moved out of range nicely.
Shelter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vince Bartone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shelter tries to sprawl but Bartone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shelter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bartone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bartone's back!
Bartone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shelter's arms.
Shelter is trying to stick to Bartone's back but Bartone is turning into Shelter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shelter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bartone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bartone!
Shelter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartone is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bartone hang on?
Shelter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bartone looks a forlorn figure.
Bartone is desperately trying to improve his position but Shelter has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shelter trying to control but Bartone is having none of it.
Shelter avoids the attempt from Bartone to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shelter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartone sprawls well. Bartone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shelter gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Shelter. Those never looked like landing.
Bartone misses with an uppercut.
Bartone misses with a body shot.
Bartone throws a combination that misses
and Shelter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartone tries to clinch there but Shelter circles away.
Shelter tries to clinch up.
Shelter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Bartone. Those never looked like landing.
Shelter throws a body punch but Bartone moves out of range.
Bartone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shelter fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bartone eats them both and turns towards Shelter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shelter misses with an uppercut.
Shelter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson Shelter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shelter scores with a sloppy right hand. Bartone should have avoided that one.
Shelter scores with a hook to the body. Bartone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shelter moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartone scores with the left hand. Shelter knows he should have avoided that one.
Bartone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bartone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartone blocks a head kick by Shelter.
Bartone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shelter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vince Bartone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartone lands a two punch combo.
Bartone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelter.
Bartone throws a big shot that misses.
Shelter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bartone did well to prevent Shelter getting side control.
Anderson Shelter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bartone moves into full guard.
Shelter preventing the sweep.
Shelter wants to control from the top but Bartone keeps moving.
Bartone 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking to control but Shelter passes into half guard.
Bartone wants to control but Shelter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shelter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shelter controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartone is looking to escape.
Bartone is working to get back to half guard.
Shelter controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Shelter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shelter 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 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Shelter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleki Oliweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliweli's entrance music is Chant & E Ala E. A fine choice. Mockenmaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. break ya fu**ing neck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kaleki Oliweli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleki Oliweli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fetty Mockenmaker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mockenmaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliweli's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oliweli being controlled here, momentarily.
Mockenmaker throwing strikes from guard but Oliweli blocks nicely.
Mockenmakeris looking to pass into half guard but Oliweli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oliweli is in guard.
Mockenmaker has his hands on Oliweli's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliweli wants to get up but he can't break Mockenmaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mockenmaker looking to control.
Oliweli won't allow Mockenmaker to sweep him here.
Oliweli is looking to stand up but Mockenmaker won't let him.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fetty Mockenmaker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mockenmaker lands with a hook. Oliweli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mockenmaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliweli moves away.
Mockenmaker misses with a body shot
and Oliweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mockenmaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliweli thumps Mockenmaker with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliweli as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliweli is looking to clinch but Mockenmaker is avoiding it.
Oliweli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliweli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mockenmaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliweli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliweli lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Oliweli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliweli.
Oliweli misses with a body punch.
Oliweli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliweli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliweli is leaning against Mockenmaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliweli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliweli tries to throw a body punch but Mockenmaker avoids it by throwing Oliweli back against the cage.
A short left from Oliweli.
Oliweli gets underhooks to prevent Mockenmaker's takedown attempt.
Kaleki Oliweli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fetty Mockenmaker.
Oliweli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliweli lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliweli tries a body shot but Mockenmaker blocks it.
Oliweli struggles to land a body shot inside as Mockenmaker controls his hands.
Oliweli throws a head punch that misses.
Oliweli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliweli.
Oliweli wants to stall.
Oliweli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mockenmaker can't break the clinch.
Mockenmaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliweli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliweli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleki Oliweli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mockenmaker closes the distance and clinches up with Oliweli, looking for a takedown. Mockenmaker pushes Oliweli against the cage but Oliweli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliweli misses with a few strikes there.
Oliweli tries to move into range but Mockenmaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliweli scores with the left hand. Mockenmaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliweli feints and then cracks Mockenmaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mockenmaker down.
Oliweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mockenmaker moves away.
Mockenmaker swings for the body but Oliweli moves out of range.
Oliweli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mockenmaker's head.
Mockenmaker shoots for a takedown but Oliweli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliweli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliweli looks to land a combination but Mockenmaker avoids it well.
A jab from Oliweli does it's job there.
Kaleki Oliweli is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliweli scores with a nice right hand.
Oliweli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mockenmaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Mockenmaker blocks a body shot from Oliweli.
Mockenmaker prevents a body shot from Oliweli.
Mockenmaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliweli throws a head punch that misses.
Oliweli can't find room to land a body shot as Mockenmaker controls the action.
Mockenmaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliweli has him pressed against the cage.
Oliweli misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliweli tries to work over Mockenmaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mockenmaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliweli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaleki Oliweli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fetty Mockenmaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown but Oliweli shows good takedown defense.
Oliweli throws a looping overhand right but Mockenmaker ducks down to avoid it.
Mockenmaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliweli stuffs the takedown attempt from Mockenmaker. Mockenmaker gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Oliweli.
Mockenmaker is breathing heavily.
Oliweli misses with an uppercut. Mockenmaker saw that one coming.
Oliweli takes a swing at Mockenmaker's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli lands a jab.
Oliweli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliweli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mockenmaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mockenmaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliweli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mockenmaker is in Oliweli's guard.
Mockenmaker stopping the sweep attempt from Oliweli.
Mockenmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliweli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mockenmaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliweli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliweli slips a jab and a cross from Mockenmaker.
Kaleki Oliweli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliweli stuffs the takedown.
Oliweli throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mockenmaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliweli throws a body punch but Mockenmaker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleki Oliweli dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Oliweli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mockenmaker's head backwards.
Oliweli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliweli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliweli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mockenmaker ducks under a wild hook from Oliweli.
Oliweli takes a swing at Mockenmaker's ribcage but misses.
Mockenmaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oliweli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliweli as he avoids it easily.
Oliweli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mockenmaker is rocked!
Oliweli scores with a hook to the body. Mockenmaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliweli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mockenmaker can do to turn this around?
Mockenmaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mockenmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliweli finish him?
Oliweli throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mockenmaker clean off his feet! He's out cold! Oliweli stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaleki Oliweli!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franck Pompi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pompi has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Pompi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson jr scores with a four punch combination!
Tyson jr throws a right and a left that Pompi avoids nicely.
Pompi looks for a takedown but Tyson jr sprawls well.
Pompi with a poor takedown
and Tyson jr counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyson jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tyson jr trying to control the action but Pompi is working from the bottom.
Pompi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson jr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pompi controls his leg.
Pompi is staying active underneath Tyson jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pompi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pompi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pompi gets full guard.
Tyson jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pompi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pompi working for a triangle but Tyson jr defends it easily.
Pompi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pompi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pompi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyson jr throwing strikes from guard but Pompi blocks nicely.
Pompi keeping moving, preventing Tyson jr from controlling successfully.
Tyson jr wants to pass the guard but Pompi is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson jr landing with the ground and pound.
Tyson jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pompi keeping moving, preventing Tyson jr from controlling successfully.
Pompi working a defensive guard here.
Pompi looking for a guillotine here but Tyson jr defends easily.
Tyson jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Tyson jr just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson jr. No joy for Pompi on that attempt.
Mike Tyson jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tyson jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Pompi tries for a takedown but Tyson jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson jr misses with a wild combination.
Pompi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson jr circles away.
Pompi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson jr fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pompi tries for a takedown but Tyson jr circles away easily
and Tyson jr counters with a three punch combo that has Pompi backing up. Pompi nods at Tyson jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pompi shoots in for a takedown but Tyson jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyson jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson jr swinging wildly here.
Tyson jr wants to clinch.
Tyson jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pompi. Tyson jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pompi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson jr.
Pompi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tyson jr!
Pompi wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pompi.
Pompi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tyson jr is now in Pompi's guard. A big mistake from Pompi there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr is stalling in the full guard.
Tyson jr wants to pass the guard but Pompi is keeping the position.
Pompi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson jr passes Pompi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pompi tries to roll over but Tyson jr keeps him under control.
Pompi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyson jr passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr with shots to the head and body - Pompi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pompi tries to reverse the position but Tyson jr maintains control.
Tyson jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Pompi is squirming around, avoiding Tyson jr's attempts to control the action.
Pompi is looking to get to half guard.
Tyson jr controlling from the full mount.
Pompi tries to reverse the position but Tyson jr maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyson jr looking to finish Pompi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pompi!
Tyson jr tries to control but Pompi wriggling away.
Tyson jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pompi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyson jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pompi is looking to escape.
Pompi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompi is squirming around, avoiding Tyson jr's attempts to control the action.
Pompi wants to hold on but Tyson jr pushes him away.
Tyson jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tyson jr tries to control but Pompi wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pompi is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pompi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pompi is squirming around, avoiding Tyson jr's attempts to control the action.
Tyson jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pompi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pompi tries for a takedown but Tyson jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pompi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pompi blocks the body kick.
Tyson jr throws an overhand right that lands on Pompi's shoulder, as Pompi tries to avoid the shot.
Pompi tries to clinch
and Tyson jr counters with a single leg into guard. Pompi didn't expect that.
Pompi keeping moving, preventing Tyson jr from controlling successfully.
Tyson jr looking to pass the guard.
Tyson jr stopping the sweep attempt from Pompi.
Tyson jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pompi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Tyson jr.
Tyson jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pompi is able to avoid easily.
Pompi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Tyson jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
Tyson jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pompi shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Pompi with that takedown attempt.
Pompi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyson jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pompi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pompi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyson jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mike Tyson jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyson jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr looks to land a combination. Pompi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pompi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Tyson jr looking to control.
Mike Tyson jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pompi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson jr wants to get back to his feet but Pompi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyson jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pompi thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompi preventing the sweep.
Mike Tyson jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tyson jr tries to work over Pompi's front leg with a kick but Pompi checks it.
Mike Tyson jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Pompi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pompi misses with a takedown
and Tyson jr counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Tyson jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pompi wants to clinch.
Pompi fails with a takedown attempt.
Franck Pompi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franck Pompi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson jr avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson jr 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... Mike Tyson jr!
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagliera has chosen Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gianfranco Pagliera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a right hand that misses
and Pagliera counters with a good, hard body kick but Jordan shrugs it off.
Pagliera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan wants to land a leg kick but Pagliera is out of range.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Pagliera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Pagliera on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Pagliera circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Pagliera checks it
and Pagliera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jordan swings widly with a right hand
and Pagliera counters by clinching up.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Pagliera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pagliera.
Jordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pagliera avoids the head kick by Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jordan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jordan prevents Pagliera from improving his position.
Pagliera looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera actively working from the bottom here.
Jordan trying to control from half guard but Pagliera is working away.
Jordan is working for a submission of some sort.
Pagliera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordan pulls his head out easily.
Pagliera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera is pressing down on Jordan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pagliera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan passes Pagliera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pagliera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pagliera looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pagliera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Pagliera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pagliera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pagliera looking to pass the guard.
Jordan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pagliera trying to move into half guard but instead Jordan has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pagliera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jordan looking to pass the guard.
Jordan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pagliera's guard.
Jordan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pagliera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Pagliera defends it.
Pagliera tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pagliera actively working from the bottom here.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Pagliera defends it.
Pagliera is trying to control but can't.
Pagliera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pagliera.
Pagliera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jordan escapes and throws Pagliera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is looking to take a break and control but Pagliera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pagliera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordan pulls his head out easily.
Pagliera looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jordan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jordan working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Pagliera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pagliera is trying to escape the mount.
Jordan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan landing shots from mount.
Pagliera is rocked!
Jordan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pagliera! More shots from Jordan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan retains his welterweight title!
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FIGHT
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