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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basit Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maka Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basit Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maka Taylor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basit Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maka Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Ali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taylor.
Ali misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taylor.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali misses with a double jab
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a head kick. That will keep Ali thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ali is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Basit Ali has been cut.
Ali wants to stay close but Taylor steps back to make room for something. Ali seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Taylor and Ali drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maka Taylor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juninho Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mat Zo - The Found. Juninho Ferrara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juninho Ferrara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferrara seems to be working for a kimura but Nakamura defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferrara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferrara is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferrara has picked Nakamura up and slammed him! Nakamura can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferrara manages to pass to side control!
Ferrara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nakamura's legs.
Ferrara tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Ferrara working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Ferrara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrara is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Ferrara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ferrara passes into side control!
Nakamura tries to buck Ferrara off but Ferrara is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Ferrara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferrara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferrara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferrara stalling away here and it's allowed Nakamura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ferrara wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferrara stacks Nakamura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferrara!
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferrara's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Ferrara sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrara pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrara decides to return to a standing position.
Ferrara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Ferrara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamura tries to bum rush Ferrara with a series of wild strikes but Ferrara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Ferrara's head but Ferrara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferrara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferrara closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Ferrara tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Ferrara stalling in the clinch but Nakamura improves position.
Ferrara goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juninho Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Ferrara misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Vladimir Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Juninho Ferrara has been cut.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Juninho Ferrara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Ferrara moves away and avoids it.
Ferrara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Ferrara checks it.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrara is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladimir Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferrara.
Ferrara lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Nakamura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferrara back to the cage. Nakamura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Nakamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferrara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakamura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Ferrara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferrara lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferrara has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferrara looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juninho Ferrara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferrara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrara pulls his head out easily.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Ferrara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrara stands up and beckons Nakamura to join him on the feet.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrara fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrara shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juninho Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Ferrara avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferrara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Ferrara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Ferrara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferrara.
Vladimir Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Ferrara misses with a double jab
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferrara misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferrara's calf.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Ferrara moves into the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Ferrara has the dominant position.
Nakamura tries to break free but Ferrara pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrara keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
Nakamura punishes Ferrara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Nakamura connects with a single shot there.
Ferrara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferrara checks it well.
Nakamura cracks Ferrara with an open hand slap.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferrara on the side of the head.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferrara has time to react.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrara.
Ferrara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrara off to one side.
Ferrara has managed to clinch.
Ferrara trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrara tries to pull guard but Nakamura holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrara drops back down to his feet.
Juninho Ferrara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrara has Nakamura pressed against the cage, preventing Nakamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samhain Awen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bill Wagner enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samhain Awen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Wagner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Awen.
Awen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagner tries to clinch but Awen is having none of it.
Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Awen tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Awen drops back down to his feet.
Awen is trying to push Wagner away but Wagner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Awen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wagner tries to circle away but Awen has him pinned against the cage.
Awen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samhain Awen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Awen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Awen back into the cage.
Awen can't break the clinch.
Awen is pressed up against the cage. Wagner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Awen down to the mat. Awen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Awen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Awen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Awen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Awen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Awen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Awen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wagner's head.
Awen is looking to clinch.
Awen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Awen's waist but Awen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wagner off to one side.
Awen lands with a kick to the temple. Wagner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Awen throws a nice head kick!
Awen lands a high kick!
Awen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Awen stuffs the takedown.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wagner shoots in but Awen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Awen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner takes the fight into the clinch.
Awen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagner blocks it with crossed arms.
Awen is trying to break free.
Awen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awen scores with a head kick. Wagner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Awen.
Awen is breathing heavily.
Awen blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Awen throws a head kick that misses.
Awen scores with a head kick.
Awen tries a head kick but it misses.
Awen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samhain Awen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Awen throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner shoots for a takedown but Awen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Awen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Awen throws a head kick that misses.
Awen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Awen.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Awen.
Awen throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Awen.
Wagner lunges at Awen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Awen's hand.
Wagner moves in looking to clinch but Awen pushes him off.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Awen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Awen avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Wagner moves into the clinch.
Awen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Wagner.
Wagner wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Awen jumps guard and drags Wagner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 Samhain Awen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Awen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Awen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Awen swivels and escapes.
Awen misses with a head kick.
Awen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner pushes Awen up against the cage in a clinch.
Awen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wagner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Awen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Awen swivels and escapes.
Samhain Awen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Wagner.
Wagner swings for the body but Awen moves out of range.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awen tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Awen tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Awen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Awen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Awen stuffs the takedown.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Awen misses with a head kick.
Awen is looking to clinch.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Awen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awen wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Wagner tries to clinch there but Awen circles away.
Awen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Awen.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Awen.
Awen moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Wagner looks for a takedown but Awen sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Awen.
Awen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
Awen connects with a high kick.
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Awen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Awen misses with a head kick.
Awen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Awen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner.
Wagner has closed the distance and engaged Awen in a clinch.
Awen fails to pull guard.
Wagner decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Awen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner 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.
Awen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard.
Awen looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Awen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Awen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Awen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wagner is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Awen looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Awen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wagner is bucking up trying to escape but Awen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wagner wants to hold on but Awen pushes him away.
Awen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wagner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samhain Awen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Awen misses with a head kick.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Awen.
Wagner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Awen defends it nicely.
Samhain Awen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Awen throws a head kick but Wagner moves out of range.
Awen misses with a head kick.
Awen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Awen connects with a high kick.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Awen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wagner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Awen throws a head kick but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner pushes Awen up against the cage in a clinch.
Awen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Awen is defended easily by Wagner.
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Awen smiles and moves away.
Samhain Awen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Wagner.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Awen.
A head kick misses from Awen.
Wagner clinches up with Awen and pushes him back against the cage.
Wagner tries to break the clinch but Awen is controlling the position.
Awen wants to break the clinch but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Awen.
Awen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagner.
Awen prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working for takedown but Awen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Awen stalling in the clinch but Wagner improves position.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Awen.
Bill Wagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wagner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Awen's efforts to push away.
Wagner is looking to break free of the clinch but Awen has double underhooks.
Awen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wagner fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Awen's brow.
Wagner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Awen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Awen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Awen breaks from the clinch.
Samhain Awen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Awen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Awen throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Awen misses with a head kick.
Wagner throws a body kick the misses
and Awen counters with a head kick. That will keep Wagner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Awen looking for a takedown.
Bill Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Awen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagner.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Wagner.
I think Awen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samhain Awen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Bon Peza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Dimaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Dimaya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Filipe Bon Peza's chin.
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Filipe Bon Peza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Dimaya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon Peza misses with a body punch
and Dimaya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dimaya seems to be looking for submissions.
Dimaya is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dimaya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bon Peza dives on top into guard.
Bon Peza throws a big right hand that misses.
Bon Peza wants to control from the top but Dimaya keeps moving.
Bon Peza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bon Peza stands and throws Dimaya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bon Peza trying to control the action but Dimaya is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimaya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bon Peza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dimaya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bon Peza off and has taken his back!
Bon Peza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bon Peza turns into Dimaya and is now in his guard.
Dimaya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dimaya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bon Peza is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bon Peza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimaya working for submissions but it's allowed Bon Peza to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza thows a huge punch but Dimaya dodges it nicely.
Bon Peza slips a nice elbow through Dimaya's hands, connecting with Dimaya's forehead.
Bon Peza wants to control but Dimaya is keeping him busy.
Bon Peza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bon Peza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bon Peza 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.
Dimaya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bon Peza pushes past his half guard into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimaya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bon Peza punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dimaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dimaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dimaya looks gassed!
Dimaya is in a horrible position here. Bon Peza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bon Peza throws some wild stikes that Dimaya manages to avoid easily.
Bon Peza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimaya tries to reverse the position but Bon Peza maintains control.
Bon Peza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bon Peza wants to control the pace but Dimaya is squirming around nicely.
Dimaya is trying desperately to improve position.
Bon Peza breaks from Dimaya's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dimaya is trying desperately to improve position.
Bon Peza tries to control but Dimaya wriggling away.
Dimaya working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza looking to control but Dimaya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bon Peza prevents Dimaya from getting the reversal.
Bon Peza punching from mount but Dimaya doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dimaya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimaya blocking the ground and pound.
Dimaya is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bon Peza throwing strikes here but Dimaya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dimaya is working to get back to half guard.
Bon Peza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Bon Peza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bon Peza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bon Peza lands in his opponent's guard.
Bon Peza is in close to Dimaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bon Peza.
Dimaya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bon Peza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bon Peza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimaya throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bon Peza escapes and throws Dimaya's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dimaya is trying to get back to half guard.
Dimaya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bon Peza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon Peza wants to take a breather but Dimaya is having none of it.
Dimaya won't allow Bon Peza to pass to mount.
Dimaya actively working from the bottom here.
Bon Peza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bon Peza throwing shots but Dimaya is blocking nicely.
Dimaya is staying active underneath Bon Peza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bon Peza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimaya's head.
Dimaya tries to get to full guard but Bon Peza has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bon Peza is keen to just control but Dimaya is a slippery customer.
Bon Peza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimaya defending well though.
Dimaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bon Peza is trying to control. Dimaya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bon Peza prevents Dimaya from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza is trying to control the action in half guard but Dimaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bon Peza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dimaya is in trouble now - Bon Peza has advanced to mount!
Dimaya is squirming around, avoiding Bon Peza's attempts to control the action.
Bon Peza working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimaya blocking the ground and pound.
Dimaya working to try and regain half guard.
Bon Peza thowing shots but they're missing.
Bon Peza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimaya is looking to escape.
Dimaya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza is keen to just control but Dimaya is a slippery customer.
Dimaya looking for submissions off his back.
Bon Peza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimaya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bon Peza.
Bon Peza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dimaya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bon Peza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bon Peza wants to take a breather but Dimaya is having none of it.
Dimaya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bon Peza.
Bon Peza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bon Peza moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dimaya.
Bon Peza throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Filipe Bon Peza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimaya tries to buck Bon Peza off but Bon Peza is having none of it.
Bon Peza advances nicely into full mount.
Bon Peza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dimaya is trying desperately to improve position.
Bon Peza thowing shots but they're missing.
Bon Peza looking to control but Dimaya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bon Peza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dimaya working to try and regain half guard.
Bon Peza with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Bon Peza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bon Peza throws a right hand that Dimaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimaya also avoids with ease.
Bon Peza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dimaya sprawls well initially but Bon Peza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dimaya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dimaya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimaya looking for submissions off his back.
Dimaya tries to get to full guard but Bon Peza has control of the leg.
Dimaya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bon Peza pulls his head out easily.
Bon Peza is looking to take a break and control but Dimaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon Peza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dimaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bon Peza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bon Peza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bon Peza prevents Dimaya from getting the reversal.
Bon Peza throwing strikes here but Dimaya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bon Peza throwing strikes here but Dimaya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bon Peza misses with a head shot.
Bon Peza throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dimaya because Bon Peza loaded up on that one.
Bon Peza looking to control but Dimaya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dimaya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bon Peza looking to control but Dimaya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimaya is trying desperately to improve position.
Bon Peza has hold of Dimaya's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dimaya manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bon Peza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dimaya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bon Peza.
Dimaya is desperately trying to improve his position but Bon Peza has a good base and remains in mount.
Bon Peza unloads with some shots from mount but Dimaya bucks and avoids them well.
Bon Peza looking to finish with strikes here!
Bon Peza misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimaya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bon Peza is trying to control. Dimaya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bon Peza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dimaya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dimaya gets back to full guard.
Bon Peza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bon Peza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dimaya's guard.
Bon Peza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dimaya is not content to let Bon Peza control the position.
Dimaya looking for submissions off his back.
Dimaya actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bon Peza trying to control the action but Dimaya is working from the bottom.
Bon Peza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bon Peza is keen to just control but Dimaya is a slippery customer.
Bon Peza moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dimaya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bon Peza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dimaya is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bon Peza yanks on the arm and Dimaya is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bon Peza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filipe Bon Peza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yertle Humberdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yertle Humberdale!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humberdale tries to clinch up.
Desjardins pushes Humberdale up against the cage in a clinch.
Desjardins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desjardins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Humberdale jumps guard and drags Desjardins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desjardins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Humberdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humberdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Desjardins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Desjardins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Humberdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Desjardins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Desjardins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Desjardins trying to control the position but Humberdale is working away.
Humberdale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Desjardins is thwarting Humberdale's attempts to control the position.
Desjardins seems to be working for a kimura but Humberdale defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Humberdale is trying to maintain the position but Desjardins is very close to passing his half guard.
Humberdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Desjardins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Desjardins throwing shots but Humberdale is blocking nicely.
Humberdale throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Desjardins trying to control from Humberdale's half guard. Humberdale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Desjardins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Humberdale is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Desjardins, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Humberdale defends it easily.
Humberdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Desjardins holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humberdale trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Desjardins looking for a sweep. Not yet Desjardins, not yet.
Humberdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Humberdale is looking to clinch.
Humberdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Humberdale clinches up with Desjardins and pushes him back against the cage.
Humberdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desjardins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Desjardins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Desjardins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Humberdale was covering up waiting for the punch and Desjardins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Humberdale looking to control.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Humberdale is retaining full guard.
Humberdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Humberdale working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humberdale being controlled here, momentarily.
Desjardins stopping the sweep attempt from Humberdale.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desjardins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Desjardins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Desjardins wants to clinch.
Desjardins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Humberdale just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Desjardins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Desjardins just misses with a punch to the body.
Humberdale takes one on the button.
Humberdale is looking to clinch but Desjardins is avoiding it.
Desjardins stuffs the takedown attempt from Humberdale. Humberdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Yertle Humberdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humberdale misses the shot to the body.
Humberdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Desjardins counters with an inside leg kick.
Desjardins takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Humberdale tries to get to full guard but Desjardins has control of the leg.
Humberdale is defending against the submission attempts here by Desjardins.
Desjardins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jonathan Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desjardins misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humberdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Desjardins wants to take his opponent's back but Humberdale doesn't allow it.
Desjardins prevents Humberdale from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins looking to secure an arm triangle but Humberdale defends it well.
Humberdale looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Humberdale's head.
Will Desjardins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Humberdale covering up well under a series of strikes from Desjardins.
Humberdale is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Desjardins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Desjardins throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Desjardins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Desjardins misses with an elbow to the head.
Humberdale covering up well and avoiding damage.
Humberdale tries to escape but Desjardins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Humberdale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desjardins lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Humberdale is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Desjardins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Humberdale defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Desjardins looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humberdale tries to break free.
Desjardins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Desjardins lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Desjardins is persistently looking for the submission but Humberdale is defending it well.
Desjardins is hanging on to Humberdale's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humberdale trying to control but not successfully.
Humberdale is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Desjardins gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Desjardins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humberdale is defended easily by Desjardins.
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches.
Humberdale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desjardins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Humberdale uses from the top position.
Desjardins is looking for a triangle but Humberdale pushes his legs off easily.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Humberdale from controlling successfully.
Humberdale preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humberdale wants to stand but Desjardins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Desjardins pulls Humberdale in close to prevent any damage.
Humberdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Desjardins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Desjardins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desjardins controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humberdale working to try and regain half guard.
Humberdale gets back to half guard.
Desjardins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Humberdale is trying to get back to full guard.
Desjardins thows a huge punch but Humberdale dodges it nicely.
Humberdale looking for submissions off his back.
Humberdale looking for submissions off his back.
Humberdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to control but Humberdale is keeping him busy.
Desjardins moves into full mount! Humberdale won't be happy about that!
Desjardins controlling his opponent.
Desjardins misses with a head shot.
Jonathan Desjardins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desjardins looking to control but Humberdale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desjardins looking to ground and pound but Humberdale is blocking nicely.
Desjardins wants to control the pace but Humberdale is squirming around nicely.
Desjardins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Humberdale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Humberdale shrugs it off.
Yertle Humberdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins misses with a head shot.
Humberdale tries to lock up and control but Desjardins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desjardins looking to control but Humberdale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Humberdale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Desjardins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Desjardins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Humberdale regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humberdale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Desjardins jumps into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Desjardins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desjardins 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... Jonathan Desjardins!
A pretty intense looking Jonathan Desjardins took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Del Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Furio Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Del Angel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Del Angel is avoiding it.
Falcone pushes Del Angel up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Angel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Angel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Del Angel has control of the leg.
Del Angel is taking a breather. Falcone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Del Angel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone is looking to slow Del Angel down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone tries to clinch but Del Angel is having none of it.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Angel. Del Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Angel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcone moves into the clinch.
Falcone lands a nice elbow.
Falcone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Angel is keeping busy.
Falcone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Angel looks gassed!
Falcone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Angel's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Angel's defenses.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcone lands an elbow just above Del Angel 's eye.
It looks like Diego Del Angel has been cut.
Del Angel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcone has him pressed against the cage.
Falcone lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lands an elbow inside.
Del Angel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falcone lands a nice elbow.
Del Angel is rocked!
Del Angel wants the takedown. Falcone is fighting it off but Del Angel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falcone's guard against the cage.
Falcone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcone has Del Angel pulled in close to control his posture.
Del Angel stands up and waves to Falcone to follow him.
Del Angel rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone stalling in the clinch but Del Angel improves position.
A knee to the head by Falcone.
Del Angel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcone smiles and moves away.
Del Angel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Del Angel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Falcone wants to control but Del Angel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Angel prevents Falcone from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Del Angel connects with a nice short shot to Falcone's temple.
Falcone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falcone trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Falcone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falcone is trying to maintain the position but Del Angel is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Angel 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.
Furio Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Del Angel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Falcone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falcone duly obliges.
Falcone tries to clinch but Del Angel is having none of it.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Falcone rushes Del Angel and presses him up against the cage.
Falcone lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Falcone.
Falcone lands an elbow just above Del Angel 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Del Angel jumps guard.
Del Angel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Angel has his hands on Falcone's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Angel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Del Angel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Angel on the ground.
Falcone trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Angel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Falcone tries to stand but Del Angel is controlling from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Furio Falcone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Falcone doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Angel circles away.
Furio Falcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Falcone. No joy for Del Angel on that attempt.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furio Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Angel throws a head kick that misses.
Del Angel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Del Angel counters with a takedown into side control.
Del Angel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Falcone to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Angel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone leaves Del Angel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falcone wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Falcone!
Del Angel tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Angel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Del Angel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Angel.
Del Angel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Del Angel stands up and waves to Falcone to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Del Angel pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Angel tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
Falcone doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Angel circles away.
Falcone connects with a high kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Angel.
You can see the frustration on Falcone's face as Del Angel controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone tries to bench press Del Angel off him but Del Angel keeps the position.
Del Angel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcone struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Del Angel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Del Angel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Falcone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Angel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcone leaves Del Angel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Del Angel throws a right and a left that Falcone avoids nicely.
No luck for Del Angel with that takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Falcone has knocked Del Angel down with a huge combo! Falcone steps away and waves a wobbly Del Angel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Del Angel is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Angel's sensitive parts.
Del Angel fails with a takedown attempt.
Furio Falcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Del Angel.
Del Angel swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Del Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcone drops Del Angel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Del Angel looks back up at him and smiles so Falcone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Falcone connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Del Angel covering up! Falcone comes in with a big uppercut and Del Angel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Furio Falcone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pompies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Pompies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pompies scores with a head kick. Nelson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pompies scores with a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pompies defends it easily.
Nelson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pompies wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson 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! Pompies rolls with it to try and escape but Nelson cranks on the arm and Pompies is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Nelson!
A victorious Roy Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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