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Alpha 4: Battle on the Beach PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Weston has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Cordero's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Cordero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Weston!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Cordero shows good takedown defense.
Cordero fails with the takedown.
Cordero tries for a takedown but Weston circles away easily
and Weston counters with a nice body shot.
Weston should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cordero is breathing heavily.
Cordero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cordero tries to clinch up but Weston circles away and keeps his distance.
Weston misses with a head kick.
Weston looks to land a body kick but Cordero moved away.
Weston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cordero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Weston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordero wants to stand up but Weston is controlling him.
Weston wants to stand but Cordero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weston stands and steps away. Cordero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weston misses with a takedown attempt
and Cordero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ray Cordero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Cordero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cordero prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weston is working for takedown but Cordero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cordero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weston tries a body shot but Cordero blocks it.
Weston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cordero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cordero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Weston is trying to keep an underhook but Cordero manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weston actively working from the bottom here.
Cordero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weston tries to roll over but Cordero keeps him under control.
Weston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cordero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cordero's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Cordero right now.
Cordero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Weston.
Cordero is trying to shake Weston off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Weston won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Weston tries to close the distance and clinch but Cordero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Cordero shows good takedown defense.
Cordero feints and as Weston raises his hands in defense, Cordero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weston trying to keep a closed guard but Cordero is proving a slippery customer.
Weston looking for a sweep. Not yet Weston, not yet.
Weston is striking off his back. Cordero thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Weston is looking for a sweep. Cordero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Weston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cordero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weston sprawls well initially but Cordero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weston.
Cordero throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weston wants to stand but Cordero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weston trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston throwing strikes from guard but Cordero blocks nicely.
Cordero pulls Weston in close to his closed guard and prevents Weston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cordero being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weston wants to get up but he can't break Cordero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cordero gets a clinch.
Weston wants a takedown.
Cordero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordero won't allow it.
Cordero swings wildly with an uppercut but Weston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weston tries to break free but Cordero pushes him back against the cage.
Weston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cordero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weston blocks an uppercut.
Cordero prevents Weston from breaking the clinch.
Weston tries to circle away but Cordero has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Weston - that landed with a thud.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Cordero has him pressed against the cage.
Weston manages to break the clinch.
Weston shoots and misses
and Cordero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ray Cordero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Weston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cordero scores with a shoulder strike.
Cordero breaks from the clinch.
Weston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cordero's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston wants to take a breather but Cordero is having none of it.
Cordero is looking to control Weston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cordero avoid being mounted?
Weston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cordero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weston stops Cordero from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cordero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Cordero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordero circles away.
Weston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cordero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cordero.
Cordero prevents the takedown attempt.
Cordero keeps control of Weston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weston is trying to drag Cordero to the mat but Cordero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Weston is working for takedown but Cordero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ray Cordero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Cordero is controlling him.
Weston is looking to break free of the clinch but Cordero has double underhooks.
Weston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cordero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray Cordero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordero looks to land a combination but Weston avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weston slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cordero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weston won't be happy with that.
Weston is trying to improve his position.
Cordero trying to control the position but Weston is working away.
Cordero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cordero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cordero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Weston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cordero off and has taken his back!
Weston biding his time, controlling Cordero.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cordero tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordero is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Weston working for a choke but Cordero is defending well.
Weston wants to control but Cordero manages to buck him off and is now in Weston's guard! Nice work there by Cordero!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cordero stopping the sweep attempt from Weston.
Weston is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cordero rolls with it to try and escape but Weston cranks on the arm and Cordero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Weston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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280 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Steel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel pushes Lyons off looking to stand but Lyons dives back in and keeps control.
Lyons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyons works his way into side control.
Lyons is trying to ground and pound but Steel uses the momentary lack of control by Lyons to regain half guard.
Lyons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pushes Lyons off looking to stand but Lyons dives back in and keeps control.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is not content to let Lyons control the position.
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lyons throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Lyons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lyons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steel is avoiding damage well.
Steel regains half guard, as Lyons was trying to land strikes.
Lyons thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steel to regain full guard.
Lyons throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyons is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to keep Steel in close.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lyons stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyons thows a big elbow that misses.
Lyons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lyons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyons. Lyons gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lyons is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel pushes Lyons away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lyons gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyons working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
Lyons tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lyons throws an elbow but Steel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyons throws an elbow but Steel slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel moves away from the strike by Lyons.
Lyons feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Lyons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Steel is looking to stand up but Lyons isn't so interested in that idea.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Lyons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that second round.
That's time! Lyons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Lyons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lyons wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel stops Lyons from standing up.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Lyons controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyons is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lyons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyons trying to move into half guard but instead Steel has managed to sweep!
Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lyons, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lyons counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
Lyons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Lyons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Lyons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hannibal Lyons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyons is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lyons controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lyons working the ground and pound effectively.
Lyons lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jason Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lyons.
Steel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lyons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lyons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyons, 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... Hannibal Lyons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robertson Zilvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chavez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hard knock life. Zilvia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snow ( Hey oh ). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robertson Zilvia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robertson Zilvia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Zilvia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zilvia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chavez is fending him off so far but Zilvia persists. Nope, Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
Zilvia dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Zilvia on that attempt.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Zilvia circles away and keeps his distance.
Zilvia looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Antonio Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robertson Zilvia.
Zilvia closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilvia looking for a takedown.
Chavez tries to score a body lock takedown but Zilvia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zilvia pulls Chavez into guard.
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.
Chavez advances position into side control!
Zilvia tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zilvia keeps working.
Chavez tries to stand but Zilvia is controlling his head.
Zilvia holding on.
Zilvia prevents Chavez from improving position.
Chavez working away.
Zilvia tries to bench press Chavez off him but Chavez keeps the position.
Chavez lands an elbow.
Chavez decides to stand back up. Chavez steps back and let's Zilvia get back to his feet.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zilvia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a right hand that Zilvia ducks under and follows up with a left that Zilvia also avoids with ease.
Zilvia shoots in but no luck this time.
Zilvia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chavez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zilvia is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Chavez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zilvia to get to his feet.
Robertson Zilvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zilvia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zilvia misses with a takedown
and Chavez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zilvia goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zilvia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavez counters with a left and a right that stings Zilvia.
Zilvia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Zilvia will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Zilvia with a poor takedown
and Chavez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chavez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chavez throws an elbow but Zilvia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chavez working away.
Zilvia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zilvia has one of Chavez's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Zilvia struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zilvia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Zilvia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chavez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zilvia is staying active underneath Chavez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavez stops Zilvia from getting back to his feet.
Chavez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chavez wants to take a breather but Zilvia is having none of it.
Zilvia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zilvia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zilvia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zilvia is looking to stall here but Chavez recovers full guard.
Zilvia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zilvia trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robertson Zilvia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zilvia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonio Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robertson Zilvia.
Zilvia closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Zilvia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zilvia is controlling the pace.
Zilvia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zilvia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia wants to pass the guard but Chavez is defending well.
Zilvia is stalling here. Chavez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zilvia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chavez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chavez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zilvia wants to control but Chavez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robertson Zilvia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zilvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zilvia to the mat! Zilvia manages to get full guard.
Chavez wants to stand and escape but instead Zilvia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zilvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zilvia passes Chavez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zilvia wants to stand but Chavez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zilvia wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilvia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chavez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zilvia is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zilvia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zilvia showed some decent athleticism there.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Zilvia sits in half guard.
Zilvia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Zilvia sits in half guard.
Zilvia trying to control the pace.
Zilvia looks to land a strike but Chavez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zilvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zilvia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zilvia with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zilvia doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Zilvia misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zilvia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavez to the mat! Chavez manages to get full guard.
Zilvia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Zilvia from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zilvia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson Zilvia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zilvia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robertson Zilvia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between corey Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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277 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, corey Harry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harry checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with the combination.
Harry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Harry throws a head kick that misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
Harry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Harry falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fragglerock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makua Koa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makua Koa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Fragglerock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makua Koa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fragglerock gets the takedown into side control.
Fragglerock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fragglerock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fragglerock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koa can't do much from the bottom here.
Koa dodges the ground and pound from Fragglerock.
Fragglerock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fragglerock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fragglerock working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koa tries to improve position but can't.
Fragglerock trying to control the action but Koa is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fragglerock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fragglerock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fragglerock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koa with the ground and pound but Fragglerock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fragglerock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koa looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragglerock controls Koa momentarily but Koa frees himself.
Koa trying to move into half guard but instead Fragglerock has managed to sweep!
Fragglerock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fragglerock trying to control but Koa is working from the bottom.
Fragglerock sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fragglerock pushing down on Koa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Fragglerock 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.
Koa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koa tries to move to full mount but Fragglerock actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fragglerock's head.
Fragglerock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fragglerock controls Koa momentarily but Koa frees himself.
Koa tries to free his leg and advance position but Fragglerock is retaining full guard.
Koa is breathing heavily.
Fragglerock is adopting a defensive guard.
Fragglerock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Koa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fragglerock has tightened it up now! Koa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Fragglerock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Fagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Stephenson Donley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Fagan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Stephenson Donley's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Stephenson Donley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson Donley rushes Fagan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephenson Donley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fagan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephenson Donley.
Stephenson Donley lands a good knee to the midsection. Fagan won't want to take too many of those.
Fagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stephenson Donley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fagan looking for a takedown.
Stephenson Donley connects with a knee to the head.
Stephenson Donley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stephenson Donley manages to break the clinch.
Stephenson Donley clinches up against the cage.
Stephenson Donley misses with a knee strike.
Stephenson Donley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephenson Donley tries to clinch up.
Fagan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stephenson Donley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephenson Donley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephenson Donley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fagan stands up and beckons Stephenson Donley to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephenson Donley tries to avoid it but Fagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephenson Donley to the ground. Stephenson Donley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Fagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fagan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stephenson Donley sprawls well. Stephenson Donley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fagan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephenson Donley tries to clinch there but Fagan circles away.
Stephenson Donley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephenson Donley stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Fagan with that takedown attempt.
Fagan is breathing heavily.
Stephenson Donley is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Fagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Stephenson Donley which made him look bad.
Stephenson Donley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stephenson Donley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fagan's calf.
Stephenson Donley moves into the clinch.
Fagan tries for a takedown but Stephenson Donley manages to get underhooks.
Fagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stephenson Donley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fagan is trying to drag Stephenson Donley to the mat but Stephenson Donley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stephenson Donley manages to break the clinch.
Tyler Stephenson Donley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson Donley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Fagan goes for a takedown attempt but Stephenson Donley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson Donley.
Stephenson Donley tries to clinch up but Fagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephenson Donley forces Fagan back against the cage and clinches.
Stephenson Donley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson Donley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler Stephenson Donley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephenson Donley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Stephenson Donley manages to break the clinch.
Stephenson Donley tries to clinch up but Fagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephenson Donley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Stephenson Donley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fagan's face.
Stephenson Donley breaks from the clinch.
Stephenson Donley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Stephenson Donley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson Donley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stephenson Donley obliges.
Fagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fagan letting Stephenson Donley take a breather here.
Stephenson Donley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephenson Donley tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it.
Stephenson Donley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephenson Donley pinned against the cage. Stephenson Donley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephenson Donley tries to clinch there but Fagan circles away.
Stephenson Donley closes the distance and clinches.
Stephenson Donley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stephenson Donley.
Stephenson Donley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson Donley throws a sloppy head kick and Fagan moves out of range easily.
Stephenson Donley scoring well with a low kick there.
Stephenson Donley slaps away a takedown attempt from Fagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Fagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Stephenson Donley which made him look bad.
Stephenson Donley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stephenson Donley wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephenson Donley wants to clinch.
Stephenson Donley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stephenson Donley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephenson Donley is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Stephenson Donley.
Stephenson Donley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stephenson Donley connects with a knee to the head.
Stephenson Donley landing knees to the head.
Stephenson Donley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Stephenson Donley 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.
Stephenson Donley rushes Fagan and presses him up against the cage.
Fagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stephenson Donley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephenson Donley breaks the clinch.
Stephenson Donley misses with a head kick.
Stephenson Donley lands with a slapping head kick.
Fagan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stephenson Donley is pushing Fagan's head away, looking to escape. Fagan manages to hold on to the position though.
Fagan is putting a hurting on Stephenson Donley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stephenson Donley pushes Fagan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fagan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephenson Donley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan scores with punches from side control.
Fagan prevents Stephenson Donley from escaping the position.
Fagan moves into full mount!
Fagan with the ground and pound from mount.
Fagan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Fagan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: Empire State of Mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
155 lbs
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21
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryce Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes gets caught flat footed, as Carter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carter trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Carter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard.
Mendes trying to control here.
Mendes is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Carter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carter, into his guard.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes stops Carter from standing up.
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Mendes 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.
Carter is trying to keep Mendes in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendes drops back down to his feet.
Mendes working aggressively here.
Mendes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carter drags the fight down to the ground.
Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter wants to stand and escape but instead Mendes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Carter looks gassed!
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mendes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mendes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendes lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bryce Carter has been cut.
Mendes lands a head kick!
Mendes tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Mendes didn't expect that.
Mendes is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendes passes Carter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves into full guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendes.
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter stalling away here and it's allowed Mendes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Carter chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Carter connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carter wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter controlling from the top position.
Mendes wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryce Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bryce Carter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendes!
Carter wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Carter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryce Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is pushing down on Carter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carter is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Carter has a hand on Mendes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mendes tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes landing shots from mount.
Mendes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carter looks a forlorn figure.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to stand but Mendes has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Mendes wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendes.
Mendes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Carter to take his back!
Carter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendes.
Mendes is trying to stick to Carter's back but Carter is turning into Mendes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carter.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bryce Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
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 Jesus Mendes.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between cain insane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovyn Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovyn Penn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, cain insane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovyn Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch there but insane circles away.
Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
insane looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
insane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
Penn lands an upkick as insane stands over him.
insane wants to get up but he can't break Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
insane advances position into side control!
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn pushes insane away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, insane gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but insane keeps moving and retains side control.
insane remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Penn is not content to let insane control the position.
Penn prevents insane from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
insane escapes and gets back to his feet.
insane has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
insane jumps guard.
insane trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
insane is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
insane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
insane has control of Penn's left arm, preventing Penn from doing any damage.
Penn preventing the sweep.
insane controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and insane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
insane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
insane wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
insane stops Penn from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
insane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
insane trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
insane is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
insane throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but insane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
insane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
insane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite insane's best efforts.
Penn has hold of insane's hands but insane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
insane trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but insane is very close to passing his half guard.
insane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. insane eventually gives up the hold.
insane trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cain insane dominated that round.
That's time! insane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn moves out of range as insane throws a body kick.
Penn throws a series of punches but insane moves out of range.
Penn tries to clinch up
and insane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn is looking to control insane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
insane is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Penn trying to hold on to insane's head to control him but insane postures up.
insane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
insane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of insane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take insane's back!
insane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and insane manages to turn into his guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
insane trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
insane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penn keeping full guard, as insane tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
insane gets to his feet. Penn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
insane keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
insane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
insane tries to advance to mount but can't.
insane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
insane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
insane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
insane staying calm.
insane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn is not content to let insane control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
insane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Penn is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
insane stands up.
insane gets a takedown into half guard.
insane wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn keeping control of the position.
Penn tries to roll over but insane keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cain insane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
insane gets a clinch.
insane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
insane stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn is trying to keep insane in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
insane tries to stand but Penn is controlling from the bottom.
insane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
insane stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
insane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than insane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
insane controlling from mount.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn wants to hold on but insane pushes him away.
insane content just to control the position here.
insane has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding insane's attempts to control the action.
insane working Penn over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
insane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
insane controlling his opponent.
insane looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
insane is standing up, even though he is in mount.
insane tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
insane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn has closed the distance and engaged insane in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from insane fails to land.
insane is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cain insane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, insane regains guard.
insane trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but insane is retaining full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but insane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to stand but insane is controlling his posture from full guard.
insane is trying to keep Penn in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but insane keeps moving.
insane controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
insane is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
insane swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
cain insane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Jab from Penn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
insane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in insane's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Donovyn Penn just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
insane clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
insane drags the fight down to the ground.
insane looking to control.
Penn gets to his feet - insane follows without any prompting.
insane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
insane wants a takedown but no success here.
insane missing with knees to the body.
insane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
insane trying to land knees to the body.
Penn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. insane is trying to keep an underhook but Penn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
insane wants to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but insane keeps working.
insane wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
insane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now insane is on top in guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn keeping full guard, as insane tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
insane trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
insane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn controls insane momentarily but insane frees himself.
insane trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
insane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn leaves insane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cain insane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
insane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
insane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from insane.
Penn moves into the clinch.
Penn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but insane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
insane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Penn regains guard.
Penn 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.
Penn wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
insane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn cracks insane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
insane throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
insane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent insane getting side control.
insane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
insane controlling the action here.
Penn is looking to control insane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that cain insane will probably get the nod.
That's time! insane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Penn looks for a takedown but insane sprawls well.
insane thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
insane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
insane clinches.
Penn tries to pull guard but insane won't allow it.
insane has hold of one of Penn's legs. Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but insane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
insane trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn keeping full guard, as insane tries to pass.
insane won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
insane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
insane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - insane scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Donovyn Penn has been cut.
Penn wants to clinch up but insane keeps it at a distance.
insane tries to clinch up.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by insane. insane obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by insane.
insane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
insane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but insane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
cain insane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovyn Penn.
insane thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to clinch.
insane throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
insane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
insane tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. insane was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Penn trying to control but insane is working from the bottom.
insane working a defensive guard here.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but insane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
insane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
insane looking to control but Penn passes into half guard.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
cain insane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
insane manages to get to full guard.
Penn controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
insane trying to control the position.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from insane.
Donovyn Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
cain insane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well insane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cain insane!
cain insane is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Soule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Soule!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hollis Damon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soule gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Damon has eaten all the pies!
Damon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Damon throws and elbow that misses. Soule uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Damon's guard. Nice move by Soule!
Soule prevents Damon from getting back to his feet.
Damon keeping moving, preventing Soule from controlling successfully.
Soule is fighting to break Damon's control of his arms but Damon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soule thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soule drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Damon dives on top into guard.
Damon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Damon lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soule is not content to let Damon control the position.
Soule wants to control but Damon postures up.
Soule takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Soule gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soule is trying to maintain the position but Damon is very close to passing his half guard.
Damon is looking to take a break and control but Soule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Damon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Damon dives in and grabs Soule's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soule pushes down on Damon's head and hops out.
Soule fails with the takedown.
Damon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soule counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Damon looks gassed!
Soule throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Damon was covering up waiting for the punch and Soule finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soule trying to control the position from guard on top but Damon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soule. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Damon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soule is one step ahead there.
Soule trying to control the position from guard on top but Damon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soule drops back looking for a leg! Damon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Damon manages to kick Soule off! Soule jumps back into Damon's guard.
Damon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Damon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Soule does no damage.
Damon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soule counters with a series of strikes. Damon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sam Soule has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollis Damon.
Soule tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soule somewhat.
Soule throws a right hand that Damon ducks under and follows up with a left that Damon also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hollis Damon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Damon tries for a takedown but Soule circles away easily
and Soule counters with a nice body shot.
Damon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soule counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Soule seems to be looking for submissions.
Soule is working for a submission of some sort.
Soule stalling.
Damon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Soule manages to pass to mount!
Damon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule looking for a guillotine from mount but Damon is having none of it.
Damon wants to hold on but Soule pushes him away.
Soule goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Damon turns into him and now he's in Soule's guard.
Soule had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damon defends it easily.
Soule trying to control the position.
Soule is looking for a triangle but Damon pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soule pulls Damon in to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Soule here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Damon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soule has his foot on Damon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Damon works his way back into a safe position though.
Damon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soule looking to control.
Damon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soule swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soule looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damon passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon is just content to waste time from the top position. Soule takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Damon is sitting in close to Soule's body. Soule has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Damon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Damon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Soule.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Soule!
Sam Soule is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Long had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Long!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braden Ridley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.
Long throws a head kick but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Ridley is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Ridley. Ridley gets slowly back to his feet.
Long lands with a slapping head kick.
Long lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley looks to clinch
and Long counters with a monster head kick that knocks Ridley out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Long!
Matt Long is the new light heavyweight champion!
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