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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Abbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Butch Abbas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but Abbas moves out of range.
A big right from Abbas misses.
Abbas swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Abbas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abbas controlling the pace for now.
Abbas with the ground and pound from mount.
Abbas has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbas controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbas looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith wants to hold on but Abbas pushes him away.
Abbas is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Abbas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Butch Abbas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Mellon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mellon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Over - Drake. Jax Mellon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jax Mellon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mellon doesn't seem phased though.
Mellon throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mellon.
White throws a nice looking combination but Mellon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Mellon's head back.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White throws a front kick aimed at Mellon's knee but Mellon avoids it well.
Mellon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mellon takes a jab right on the kisser.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
Mellon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Mellon blocks a jab.
Mellon rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mellon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
White is trying to break the clinch but Mellon has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White is trying to force a seperation but Mellon has the dominant position.
White wants to break free but Mellon has control.
White is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mellon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip White to the mat. White regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellon connects with a couple of short punches.
Mellon trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mellon drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White!
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Mellon is defending well.
White works to advance to full mount. Mellon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to take Mellon's back here but Mellon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
White jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mellon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mellon and White has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mellon tries to improve position but can't.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mellon has escaped the position, nice work there.
White looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Mellon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mellon has escaped the position, nice work there.
White working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the action but Mellon is working from the bottom.
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Mellon is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mellon regains half guard.
Mellon wants to get back to full guard.
White trying to mount his opponent but Mellon defends it.
Mellon is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Mellon is looking to escape.
White is looking for a kimura here.
Mellon is looking to improve his position.
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.
White works his way into side control.
Mellon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mellon, who protects the arm well.
Mellon regains half guard there - taking advantage of White's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mellon kicks off White and gets to his feet.
Mellon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mellon momentarily.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mellon.
Mellon has a takedown stuffed.
Mellon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from White as Mellon shoots in.
White misses with a low kick as Mellon jumps back.
Mellon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White misses with a body kick.
White works over Mellon's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Mellon darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
White is trying to break the clinch but Mellon has him pressed against the cage.
White wants to break free but Mellon has control.
Mellon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mellon has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mellon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Mellon dives into White's guard.
Mellon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellon being controlled here momentarily.
Mellon throws a big right hand that misses.
Mellon throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White stands and throws Mellon's legs to the side, diving into 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.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mellon's legs.
Mellon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
White is looking for a kimura but Mellon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
Mellon moves into full guard.
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mellon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mellon has escaped and now he's on top!
Mellon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellon looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mellon is on top in guard.
Mellon throws a big right hand that misses.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mellon throws and elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mellon's guard. Nice move by White!
White 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.
Mellon can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White works his way into full mount!
Mellon is trying desperately to improve position.
White working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mellon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips White off and cradles Mellon's limp body as White celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Freddy White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikosis Killzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badr Hari had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Saikosis Killzie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saikosis Killzie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari throws a right hand that Killzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Killzie also avoids with ease.
A big right from Hari misses.
Killzie lands a big head kick that sends Hari tumbling to the mat! Killzie takes a step backwards and waves Hari back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hari is rocked!
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killzie throws a quick head kick that knocks Hari silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Killzie is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Saikosis Killzie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Hanes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Hanes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Meeks misses.
Meeks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanes's sensitive parts.
Meeks lands a nice shot that snaps Hanes's head back.
Hanes slips a jab and a cross from Meeks.
Hanes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meeks counters by moving into the clinch.
Meeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanes.
Meeks tries a body shot but Hanes blocks it.
Hanes is trying to break free.
Meeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanes swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Hanes slips a jab and a cross from Meeks.
Hanes throws a nice looking combination but Meeks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meeks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meeks lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanes wants to get back to striking at distance but Meeks won't allow it.
Meeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Meeks.
Hanes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanes throws a right and a left that Meeks avoids nicely.
Meeks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks misses the shot to the body.
Hanes looks to land a combination but Meeks avoids it well.
Meeks throws a big shot that misses.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Hanes keeps it at a distance.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Hanes keeps it at a distance.
Meeks avoids the head kick by Hanes.
Hanes throws a right and a left that Meeks avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Hanes.
Hanes walks into a left hand.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanes ducks under a wild hook from Meeks.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meeks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanes slips a jab and a cross from Meeks.
A punch combination from Hanes misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Hanes keeps it at a distance.
Hanes looks to land a combination. Meeks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meeks throws a hook but Hanes avoids it easily.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hanes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Meeks.
Hanes connects with a jab.
Hanes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to clinch but Hanes moves out of range.
Hanes throws a series of punches but Meeks avoids them all with ease.
Meeks tries a low kick but Hanes avoids it.
Meeks tries to score with a low kick but Hanes moves his leg out of the way.
Meeks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanes throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Meeks to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes throws a combination. Meeks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hanes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meeks.
Meeks misses with a two punch combination.
Meeks is breathing heavily.
Hanes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Hanes circles away.
Hanes swinging wildly here.
Hanes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hanes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanes scores with a jab. Meeks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanes throws a series of punches but Meeks avoids them all with ease.
Meeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanes.
A combination from Hanes does no damage.
Meeks throws a combination that misses
and Hanes counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meeks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meeks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanes.
Hanes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks has Hanes pressed against the cage, preventing Hanes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Hanes is avoiding it.
Meeks misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Hanes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanes.
Hanes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meeks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meeks.
Hanes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meeks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanes counters with a series of strikes. Meeks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hanes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hanes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meeks dodges the punch combination from Hanes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that round.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meeks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanes staying out of range there.
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meeks keeps control of Hanes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meeks counters with a series of strikes. Hanes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meeks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Hanes scores with a hook to the body. Meeks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanes throws a nice looking combination but Meeks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanes stalks Meeks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meeks's face. Meeks staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hanes scores with a nice strike.
Hanes lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes lands a jab-cross combination.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks gets a clinch.
Hanes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanes dodges the punch combination from Meeks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meeks clinches but Hanes breaks the clinch
and Hanes counters with a series of strikes. Meeks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meeks wants to clinch
and Hanes counters with a two punch combo.
Meeks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanes misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks takes one on the button.
Meeks tries to clinch up
and Meeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanes circles away.
Hanes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Hanes - just one landing.
Hanes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hanes duly obliges.
A cross from Hanes lands.
Hanes throws a right and a left that Meeks avoids nicely.
Hanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hanes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanes slips a straight right by Meeks.
Hanes misses with the combination.
Hanes scores with a one two! Meeks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hanes.
Meeks throws a nice looking combination but Hanes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michael Hanes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meeks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeks scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanes misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Meeks.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Hanes pushes him off.
Meeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hanes!
Meeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanes.
Meeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanes.
Hanes throws a right hand that Meeks ducks under and follows up with a left that Meeks also avoids with ease.
Hanes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meeks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanes slips a straight right by Meeks.
Hanes throws a right hand that Meeks ducks under and follows up with a left that Meeks also avoids with ease.
Hanes scores with a one two! Meeks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanes misses with a double jab
and Meeks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks stalling in the clinch but Hanes improves position.
Hanes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meeks stalling in the clinch but Hanes improves position.
Still in the clinch, Hanes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanes is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks.
Hanes has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.
Hanes working hard to break the clinch.
Hanes is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Meeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanes.
Hanes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Hanes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hanes duly obliges.
Hanes misses with a two punch combination.
Meeks motions for Hanes to come forward. Meeks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanes scores with a one two! Meeks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanes throws a right and a left that Meeks avoids nicely.
Hanes misses with a few strikes there.
Hanes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hanes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Meeks throws a series of punches but Hanes moves out of range.
Hanes cracks Meeks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meeks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hanes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meeks misses with a body shot
and Hanes counters with a stiff right hand.
Meeks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanes is just out of range.
Hanes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeks throws a combination that misses
and Hanes counters with a series of strikes. Meeks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanes tries to bum rush Meeks with a series of wild strikes but Meeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meeks misses with a double jab
enabling Hanes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanes throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hanes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanes throws a series of strikes that have Meeks backpedaling.
Meeks is rocked!
Hanes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Meeks! Hanes dives in looking to finish! Meeks is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hanes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum comes to the cage accompanied by my own summer - deftones. Paiva has chosen No Problems as his entrance music. Chance Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chance Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Paiva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paiva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tatum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tatum content to stall in guard here.
Tatum landing with the ground and pound.
Tatum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paiva can't keep his opponent in guard - Tatum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tatum controlling the pace.
Paiva pushes Tatum off and gets back to his feet.
Tatum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tatum showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum controlling the pace.
Tatum wants to stand but Paiva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tatum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chance Tatum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tatum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paiva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tatum is looking to take a break and control but Paiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatum trying to control the action but Paiva is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Paiva's face as Tatum controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chance Tatum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tatum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paiva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paiva is being controlled here.
Paiva tries to bench press Tatum off him but Tatum keeps the position.
Paiva is not content to let Tatum control the position.
Paiva is trying to control Tatum's posture but Tatum avoids it.
Tatum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tatum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tatum showed some decent athleticism there.
Tatum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Tatum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tatum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paiva is trying to stand.
Tatum slows the pace down in half guard.
Tatum passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paiva!
Tatum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tatum controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chance Tatum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tatum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Paiva is breathing heavily.
Tatum controls the position from side control.
Tatum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tatum has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paiva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva is looking to improve his position but Tatum isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatum get's back to his feet.
Tatum instigates a clinch.
Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paiva is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatum.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chance Tatum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Tatum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chance Tatum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tatum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paiva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Paiva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tatum 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.
Paiva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatum won't allow Paiva to get back to his feet.
Tatum advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Tatum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tatum gets the takedown into side control.
Tatum slows the pace down.
Paiva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum tries for a kimura but Paiva is defending well.
Tatum controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva wants to control but Tatum postures up.
Tatum tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paiva's legs.
Paiva trying to remain calm as Tatum controls from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chance Tatum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tatum connects with a right hand. Paiva shakes it off.
Jon Paiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paiva sprawls well initially but Tatum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tatum controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is thwarting Paiva's attempts to control the position.
Tatum controlling the pace.
Tatum seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paiva for as long as he can get away with.
Jon Paiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chance Tatum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tatum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chance Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paiva is looking to improve his position.
Tatum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paiva!
Tatum unloading with bombs!
Paiva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum content just to control the position here.
Tatum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tatum scores a takedown into full mount!
Tatum controlling from the full mount.
Tatum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Tatum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Mantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Mantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Malurky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malurky.
Malurky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malurky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malurky is looking to clinch.
Malurky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantis is rocked!
Malurky feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mantis crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Malurky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Hasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Hasu 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henri Hasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hasu sprawls well initially but Filipovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Filipovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Filipovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filipovic lands strikes from half guard.
Hasu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Filipovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Filipovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filipovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Filipovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Filipovic prevents Hasu from standing back up.
Filipovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hasu has hold of Filipovic's hands but Filipovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Filipovic lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Filipovic drops an elbow to the side of Hasu's head.
Filipovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Filipovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hasu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic working the head and body with strikes.
Filipovic moves nicely into side control.
Filipovic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Filipovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hasu is breathing heavily.
Filipovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic working the ground and pound from side control.
Filipovic lands some shots froms side control.
Hasu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Filipovic landing a few strikes.
Hasu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Filipovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Filipovic lands some shots froms side control.
Filipovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Filipovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hasu is rocked!
Filipovic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Hasu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Filipovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic cracks Hasu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Filipovic lands a nice forearm strike.
Filipovic working the ground and pound.
Hasu seems to have got his legs back now.
Filipovic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hasu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filipovic on the ground.
Filipovic staying calm.
Filipovic cracks Hasu with a big right hand but Hasu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Filipovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hasu to see if he's OK.
Filipovic scoring with punches from side control.
Filipovic scoring with punches and elbows.
Filipovic working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Filipovic working the ground and pound from side control.
Filipovic working the head and body with strikes.
Filipovic grinds an elbow into Hasu's temple.
Hasu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Filipovic landing a few strikes.
Filipovic lands a few punches from side control.
Filipovic landing strikes.
Filipovic lands a few punches from side control.
Filipovic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hasu!
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hasu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Filipovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Filipovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hasu's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hasu looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Hasu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hasu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hasu wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasu slaps away a takedown attempt from Filipovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Filipovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasu blocks a jab.
Filipovic fails with the takedown.
Henri Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasu is just out of range.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasu misses with a series of wild punches.
Hasu throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Hasu slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hasu as he jumps to the side.
Filipovic scores a takedown into full mount!
Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Hasu bucks and avoids them well.
Filipovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hasu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Filipovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hasu hang on?
Filipovic looking to finish Hasu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hasu!
Filipovic cracks Hasu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Filipovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hasu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hasu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Filipovic is landing with some decent strikes but Hasu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Filipovic trying to control but Hasu is having none of it.
Filipovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Filipovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filipovic raining down shots from the mount!
Hasu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mirko Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filipovic landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Filipovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Filipovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Filipovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hasu?
Filipovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Filipovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Filipovic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Filipovic lands a big shot there that rocks Hasu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Filipovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Filipovic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Filipovic lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic scoring with strikes but Hasu is staying in there.
Filipovic unloading with bombs!
Filipovic with shots to the head and body - Hasu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Filipovic unloading with bombs!
Filipovic lands a heavy elbow.
Filipovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Filipovic dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Filipovic dominating with strikes here.
Hasu is bucking up trying to escape but Filipovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hasu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hasu counters with a series of strikes. Filipovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Hasu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hasu counters with a left and a right that stings Filipovic.
Some wild striking there from Hasu.
Filipovic fails with the takedown
and Hasu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hasu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasu moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hasu counters with a one-two to the body.
Henri Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Hasu throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hasu misses with the combination.
Filipovic misses with a hook.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the body
and Hasu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut. Hasu saw that one coming.
Hasu misses with a series of wild punches.
Hasu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the body
and Hasu counters with a left and a right that stings Filipovic.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hasu tries to sprawl out of it but Filipovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hasu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasu misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filipovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Filipovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Filipovic has his takedown stuffed
and Hasu counters with a two punch combo.
Hasu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hasu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filipovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hasu.
Filipovic misses with a looping right.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Hasu's head but Hasu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hasu looks to land a combination. Filipovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Filipovic throws out a loose jab but Hasu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic fails with the takedown
and Hasu counters with a two punch combo.
Hasu swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Hasu.
Hasu slips a straight right by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Hasu counters with a three punch combo that has Filipovic backing up. Filipovic nods at Hasu to acknowledge the strikes.
Hasu throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Hasu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filipovic backs up against the cage.
Hasu throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Filipovic misses with a takedown
and Hasu counters with a three punch combo that has Filipovic backing up. Filipovic nods at Hasu to acknowledge the strikes.
Filipovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasu is trying to stand.
Hasu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Filipovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hasu is trying to stand back up but Filipovic is controlling him
Filipovic lands strikes from half guard.
Hasu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hasu tries to get out of the position.
Filipovic working over Hasu with some ground and pound. Hasu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henri Hasu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filipovic stops Hasu from getting back to his feet.
Filipovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filipovic moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hasu.
Filipovic trying to control the action but Hasu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Hasu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filipovic 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 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between African Sensitive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynardo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by after the slam watch for this.. African Sensitive has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, African Sensitive!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maynardo Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sensitive looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Greco.
Sensitive dodges the ground and pound from Greco.
Greco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sensitive sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sensitive really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sensitive struggling a bit here.
Greco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sensitive some visible discomfort.
Greco throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sensitive works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sensitive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensitive is looking to improve his position.
Greco looks to land a strike but Sensitive avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sensitive being controlled here, momentarily.
Greco won't allow Sensitive to sweep him here.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sensitive bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greco's guard.
Sensitive trying to control the position from guard on top but Greco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Greco wants to sweep here but Sensitive controlling him for the moment.
Sensitive drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sensitive jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sensitive wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Sensitive stopping the sweep attempt from Greco.
Sensitive drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greco dives on top into guard.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking to sit in guard and control but Sensitive gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Sensitive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sensitive trying to control but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco is trying to keep Sensitive in close.
Greco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sensitive!
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.
Greco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sensitive is in a horrible position here. Greco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sensitive tries to hold on but Greco pushes him away.
Greco looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensitive sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynardo Greco 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.
Greco takes a swing at Sensitive's ribcage but misses.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Greco with the ground and pound but Sensitive uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sensitive trying to control the position.
Sensitive wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensitive avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sensitive controls Greco momentarily but Greco frees himself.
Greco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sensitive is on top in guard.
Sensitive is stalling in the full guard.
Greco controls Sensitive momentarily but Sensitive frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensitive drops back looking for a leg! Greco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greco manages to kick Sensitive off! Sensitive jumps back into Greco's guard.
Greco keeping full guard, as Sensitive tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Sensitive from controlling successfully.
Sensitive is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greco 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sensitive misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Greco misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greco works his way into full mount!
Greco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Greco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sensitive looks a forlorn figure.
Greco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive blocking the ground and pound.
Sensitive is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sensitive working to try and regain half guard.
Sensitive takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greco throwing strikes here but Sensitive is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sensitive is looking to escape.
Greco looking to ground and pound but Sensitive is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynardo Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Greco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sensitive keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Sensitive.
Sensitive working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Sensitive will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensitive lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Greco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sensitive.
Greco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greco is squirming around, avoiding Sensitive's attempts to control the action.
Greco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sensitive trying to control but Greco is having none of it.
Greco is desperately trying to improve his position but Sensitive has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sensitive is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Greco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Greco!
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sensitive. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco wants to control from the top but Sensitive keeps moving.
Greco postures up.
Greco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensitive tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greco throws and elbow that misses. Sensitive uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Sensitive!
Sensitive passes into half guard.
Greco is defending against the submission attempts here by Sensitive.
Greco trying to hold on to Sensitive's head to control him but Sensitive postures up.
Greco tries to roll over but Sensitive keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sensitive trying to control the action but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco wants to get back to full guard.
Sensitive is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sensitive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greco gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Greco 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynardo Greco really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensitive has wrist control.
Sensitive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sensitive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greco 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sensitive is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Sensitive from controlling successfully.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Sensitive passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Greco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sensitive wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sensitive tries for a kimura but Greco is defending well.
Sensitive is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Greco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sensitive wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greco keeps working.
Sensitive prevents Greco from improving his position.
Greco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sensitive digs a good body shot into Greco's ribs.
Greco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sensitive scores with a nice strike.
Maynardo Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive throws a big shot that misses.
Sensitive lands a jab to the nose.
Sensitive swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.
Sensitive moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sensitive lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greco at a distance.
Sensitive scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sensitive finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
Sensitive cracks Greco with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Greco misses the target.
Greco misses with a hook. Sensitive ducked under it nicely.
Greco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sensitive counters with a stiff right hand.
Sensitive connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensitive fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greco gets a takedown into half guard.
Sensitive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sensitive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
African Sensitive had his way with Maynardo Greco in 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. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensitive!
Greco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sensitive lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greco avoids the body shot from Sensitive.
Greco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sensitive to the mat! Sensitive manages to get full guard.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Sensitive.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Greco won't allow Sensitive to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco postures up in Sensitive's guard and throws a big left but Sensitive blocks it.
Sensitive 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.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Greco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sensitive counters with a right hand to the body.
Greco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sensitive manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sensitive is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
Sensitive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greco works over Sensitive with some ground and pound from guard.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensitive has wrist control.
Greco throwing strikes from guard but Sensitive blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sensitive is keeping the position for now.
Sensitive is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.
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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greco scores with punches from side control.
Greco wants to control but Sensitive is keeping him busy.
African Sensitive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensitive manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maynardo Greco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greco 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynardo Greco!
Maynardo Greco is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Dziuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abel Dziuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Legba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Dziuk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba stalks Dziuk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dziuk's face. Dziuk staggers backwards, shaken.
Dziuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legba avoids it really well and circles away.
Legba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dziuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Dziuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papa Legba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Dziuk.
Legba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dziuk.
Dziuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legba but Legba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dziuk dives in and grabs Legba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legba pushes down on Dziuk's head and hops out.
Legba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dziuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dziuk has time to react.
Dziuk is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Dziuk.
Dziuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Legba as he jumps to the side.
Legba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legba jabs at Dziuk's body.
Dziuk looks gassed!
Legba sends Dziuk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Legba is motioning to the referee to let Dziuk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dziuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Legba finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba moves in close and cracks Dziuk with a massive right hand! Dziuk, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Legba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba is the new bantamweight champion!
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