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SPFT 6: Belford vs. Ishikawa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cor Nepgen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cor Nepgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ball Sack Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sack Jr catches Nepgen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cor Nepgen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nepgen circles away.
Nepgen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Nepgen moves out of range.
Sack Jr works Nepgen's body with a nice hook.
Sack Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nepgen defends it nicely.
Nepgen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sack Jr is fending him off so far but Nepgen persists. Nope, Sack Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Nepgen has Sack Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sack Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Nepgen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Cor Nepgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Sack Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sack Jr is working for takedown but Nepgen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nepgen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sack Jr prevents it.
Sack Jr tries for a takedown but Nepgen manages to get underhooks.
Sack Jr can't get the takedown.
Sack Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sack Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nepgen gets the takedown into side control.
Nepgen working the ground and pound but Sack Jr is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr regains half guard, as Nepgen was trying to land strikes.
Nepgen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nepgen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sack Jr's head.
Nepgen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sack Jr defending well though.
Nepgen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nepgen.
Nepgen 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.
Nepgen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nepgen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nepgen content to control rather than advance.
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. Nepgen connects with a nice short shot to Sack Jr's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr is trying to control but can't.
Sack Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nepgen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nepgen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sack Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sack Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sack Jr has Nepgen pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sack Jr keeping moving, preventing Nepgen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nepgen lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cor Nepgen 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.
Nepgen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sack Jr backs up against the cage.
Nepgen throws a leg kick but Sack Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nepgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sack Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sack Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Sack Jr gets underhooks to prevent Nepgen's takedown attempt.
Sack Jr is trying to drag Nepgen to the mat but Nepgen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sack Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nepgen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sack Jr can't get the takedown.
Cor Nepgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Sack Jr stops a takedown attempt from Nepgen.
Sack Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sack Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nepgen pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nepgen momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Nepgen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sack Jr which made him look bad.
Nepgen has his takedown stuffed
and Sack Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nepgen won't be happy with that.
Sack Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sack Jr trying to control the action but Nepgen is working from the bottom.
Sack Jr in side control, throwing shots but Nepgen defends.
Nepgen 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.
Sack Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nepgen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sack Jr wants to control but Nepgen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nepgen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sack Jr's best efforts.
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!
Sack Jr thows a huge punch but Nepgen dodges it nicely.
Nepgen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sack Jr.
Nepgen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nepgen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sack Jr is breathing heavily.
Nepgen moves into full guard.
Sack Jr prevents Nepgen from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepgen working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sack Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nepgen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sack Jr won't allow Nepgen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nepgen looking to control.
Nepgen wants to get back to his feet but Sack Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sack Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sack Jr wants to control from the top but Nepgen keeps moving.
Sack Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Nepgen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sack Jr won't allow Nepgen to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sack Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sack Jr throwing strikes from guard but Nepgen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sack Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sack Jr prevents Nepgen from getting back to his feet.
Sack Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nepgen is trying to control the position but Sack Jr postures up.
Sack Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sack Jr has gone for a leg lock! Nepgen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sack Jr's guard.
Nepgen wants to control from the top but Sack Jr keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Nepgen is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ball Sack Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sack Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nepgen pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sack Jr.
Nepgen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sack Jr is looking to clinch but Nepgen is avoiding it.
Nepgen ducks under a wild hook from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nepgen.
Sack Jr moves into the clinch.
Nepgen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nepgen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepgen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sack Jr's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sack Jr.
Sack Jr wants a takedown.
Cor Nepgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Sack Jr looking for a takedown.
Sack Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sack Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nepgen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sack Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nepgen.
Nepgen can't get the takedown.
Nepgen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sack Jr uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Nepgen.
Sack Jr trying to control but Nepgen is working from the bottom.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sack Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nepgen wants to stand but Sack Jr is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sack Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Nepgen wants to stand up but Sack Jr is controlling him.
Sack Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sack Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nepgen wants to get back to his feet but Sack Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nepgen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nepgen tries to get out of the position.
Nepgen pulls Sack Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Sack Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sack Jr drops back looking for a leg! Nepgen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nepgen manages to kick Sack Jr off! Sack Jr jumps back into Nepgen's guard.
Sack Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Sack Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nepgen has momentary wrist control but Sack Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ball Sack Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sack Jr trying to control but Nepgen is working from the bottom.
Nepgen wants to stand but Sack Jr is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nepgen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sack Jr has Nepgen in his guard.
Nepgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sack Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nepgen scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nepgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sack Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nepgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ball Sack Jr.
I think Sack Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ball Sack Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pitt Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pitt Bull!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richmond looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Richmond has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Richmond with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond shoots and misses
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull dips to his left and cracks Richmond with an uppercut!
Bull scores with a jab. Richmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Richmond's head back.
Bull lands with a nice combination. Richmond backs away looking to recover.
Bull punishes Richmond's body with a nice straight punch.
Bull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bull lands a jab to Richmond's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Pitt Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bull tries to avoid it but Richmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bull to the ground. Bull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bull with a jab.
Richmond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bull catches Richmond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Richmond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Richmond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Bull.
Richmond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Richmond off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Bull.
Richmond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Richmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bull cracks Richmond with a good jab.
Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Bull might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richmond on the side of the head.
Bull sizes up Richmond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richmond tries for a takedown but Bull sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bull lands a nice hook to Richmond's body. Richmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandon Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richmond closes the distance and clinches up with Bull, looking for a takedown. Richmond pushes Bull against the cage but Bull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bull.
Bull connects with a right hand. Richmond shakes it off.
Richmond throws a leg kick but Bull checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull jabs Richmond right on the nose. Richmond blinks but takes it well.
Richmond ducks right into an uppercut from Bull.
Richmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.
Richmond shoots in and drives through. Bull sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull stuns Richmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richmond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull lands a jab.
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitt Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Richmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bull displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Richmond fails with the takedown.
Bull lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Bull.
Bull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bull lands with a straight right. Richmond didn't see that one coming.
Richmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
Bull connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Bull.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Richmond should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull lands with a cross.
Richmond shoots in looking for a takedown but Bull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richmond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bull connects with a nice looking jab.
Bull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bull connects with a single shot there.
Bull scores with a decent looking hook.
Richmond is rocked!
Richmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bull circles away.
Richmond wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Richmond should have avoided that one.
Bull lands a right hook to the body.
Bull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richmond under the eye.
Bull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown by Richmond or perhaps it was just good defense by Bull which made him look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Bull scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richmond drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Bull jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a jab-cross combination.
Richmond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bull scores with a nice strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Richmond. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richmond.
Bull stuffs the takedown attempt from Richmond. Richmond gets slowly back to his feet.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Richmond's head back.
Richmond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richmond walks into a left hand.
Richmond clinches with his opponent.
Richmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richmond has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull working hard to break the clinch.
Richmond looking for a takedown.
Bull tries to break free but Richmond pushes him back against the cage.
Bull can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitt Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Richmond walks into a jab.
Bull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richmond.
Nice uppercut there from Bull.
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Richmond off the cage and back into range.
Bull throws a series of strikes that have Richmond backpedaling.
Bull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bull.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richmond. That did some damage!
Richmond takes one on the button.
Richmond walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
Bull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richmond momentarily.
Richmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bull counters with a series of strikes. Richmond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richmond's head backwards.
Bull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richmond.
Richmond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richmond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bull, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richmond somewhat.
Bull scores with a jab. Richmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull lands with a cross.
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
Bull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richmond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bull avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice combination there by Bull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bull connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Bull finds it's target.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richmond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond takes one to the chin there.
Brandon Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull with a jab.
Bull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bull scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richmond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richmond scrambles back to his feet.
Brandon Richmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bull wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Bull there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitt Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitt Bull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghang Feng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Pinheiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Pinheiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ghang Feng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Pinheiro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Feng.
It looks like Rico Pinheiro has been cut.
A solid body kick from Feng.
Feng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Feng wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Pinheiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Feng which made him look bad.
Rico Pinheiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feng drops Pinheiro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pinheiro looks back up at him and smiles so Feng waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pinheiro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinheiro has a takedown stuffed.
Ghang Feng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Pinheiro.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Feng knocks Pinheiro out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ghang Feng!
An out of breath Ghang Feng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Centofanti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Estima backs up against the cage.
It looks like Roger Estima has been cut.
Estima shoots and misses
and Estima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Estima misses with a takedown
and Centofanti counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Estima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centofanti lands with a nice combination. Estima backs away looking to recover.
Centofanti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centofanti throwing shots but Estima is blocking nicely.
Centofanti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Estima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Centofanti on the ground.
Centofanti is working for a submission of some sort.
Centofanti drops an elbow to the side of Estima's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centofanti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Centofanti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Centofanti wants to free his trapped foot but Estima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Centofanti working Estima over with strikes.
Estima tries to kick Centofanti off but Centofanti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Centofanti slips a nice elbow through Estima's hands, connecting with Estima's forehead.
Roger Estima's cut is getting worse.
Centofanti winds up and cracks Estima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centofanti prevents Estima from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estima is defending against the submission attempts here by Centofanti.
Centofanti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Estima is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Centofanti.
Roger Estima's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti prevents Estima from getting the reversal.
Centofanti lands a big shot to the head and Estima winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Centofanti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marco Centofanti made sure he mentioned GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
286 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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264 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geronimo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Win was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos dives in and grabs Win's left leg, looking for a takedown. Win pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Win is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Win counters with a straight right hand.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Win slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Win sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win connects with a jab.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Win stuffs the takedown.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Win!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Santos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Win is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos.
Win really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Win defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win is trying to stand.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santos 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.
Santos tries to control but Win wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Win takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Win keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good standup being displayed there by Win as he connects with a hook.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Win is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Win circles away and we're back to standing.
Win keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Win shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looks for a takedown but Win sprawls well.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Win avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos looks for a takedown but Win sprawls well.
Win avoids the body shot from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Win gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos trying to control but Win is working from the bottom.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab lands there for Win.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Geronimo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Win. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Built Win is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Win connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Win to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Win lands a jab-cross combination.
Built Win seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Win lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Win lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Win tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Win manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Win as he avoids it easily.
Win throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Win manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win gets caught napping as Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Win manages to retain guard.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos wants to control from the top but Win keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Geronimo Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Win scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Win pinned against the cage. Win gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Win stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Win wants it to stay on the feet.
Win ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Win.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Win sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Win slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Win stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Win wants it to stay on the feet.
Win stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Win bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Santos forces Win back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Built Win.
I think Win has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Built Win!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Wilbon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson throws a series of punches but Wilbon moves out of range.
Clarkson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilbon was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarkson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilbon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clarkson 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.
Clarkson preventing the sweep.
Clarkson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarkson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson forces his way into half guard.
Wilbon wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy.
Wilbon wants to improve his position but Clarkson is controlling well.
Clarkson is thwarting Wilbon's attempts to control the position.
Wilbon taking some punishment here, with Clarkson in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilbon trying to hold on to Clarkson's head to control him but Clarkson postures up.
Wilbon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarkson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarkson winds up and cracks Wilbon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clarkson winds up and cracks Wilbon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clarkson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilbon's head.
Clarkson drops an elbow to the side of Wilbon's head.
Wilbon is trying to maintain the position but Clarkson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilbon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clarkson.
Wilbon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarkson.
Clarkson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilbon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarkson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilbon is trying to maintain the position but Clarkson is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarkson lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clarkson wants to pass to mount but Wilbon is defending the position.
Clarkson winds up and cracks Wilbon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilbon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarkson.
Wilbon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarkson.
Wilbon wants to get back to his feet.
Clarkson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Wilbon is defending well.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilbon wants to get back to his feet.
Wilbon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarkson pulls his head out easily.
Clarkson is trying for a kimura here. Wilbon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clarkson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Clarkson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mop Maipen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
202 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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25
192 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mop Maipen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Maipen as Miller shoots in.
Maipen throws a shot to the body.
Maipen throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maipen's sensitive parts.
Maipen moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Maipen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Maipen.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mop Maipen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Maipen sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maipen tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller working away.
Maipen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maipen tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maipen's legs.
Maipen tries to improve position but can't.
Maipen struggling a bit here.
Maipen regains half guard.
Maipen is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller prevents Maipen from improving his position.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Maipen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maipen is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maipen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller passes Maipen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller wants to control but Maipen is keeping him busy.
Maipen wants to get back to full guard.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maipen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Maipen defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maipen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maipen is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Maipen missing with punches from the bottom.
Maipen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Maipen wants to get back to full guard.
Maipen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maipen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maipen has escaped and now he's on top!
Maipen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maipen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mop Maipen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maipen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maipen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maipen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maipen. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maipen stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maipen lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maipen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maipen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maipen swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maipen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Maipen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maipen lands with a good body shot.
Maipen misses with a jab to the body
and Miller counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maipen.
Maipen clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maipen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maipen as he jumps to the side.
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!
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maipen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maipen tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Maipen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Maipen coming out on top.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maipen is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Maipen circles away and we're back to standing.
Mop Maipen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Miller.
Maipen misses with a looping right.
Maipen misses with a body shot.
Maipen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Maipen is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Maipen's guard.
Maipen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maipen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Maipen punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maipen unloads with some shots from mount but Miller bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Maipen dominating with strikes here.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Maipen maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maipen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miller taking shots to the head.
Maipen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mop Maipen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maipen scores with a nice head shot.
Miller is rocked!
Maipen misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maipen. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maipen sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Maipen finish him?
Maipen throws an overhand right that drops Miller like a sack of potatoes! Maipen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mop Maipen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday comes into the arena with All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higham misses with a low kick.
Higham is looking to chop away at Holiday's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Higham is defended easily by Holiday.
Holiday with a hook.
Holiday gets tackled into the cage by Higham. Higham maintains the clinch.
Higham pulls guard successfully.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Holiday tries to free his leg and advance position but Higham is retaining full guard.
Higham throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Higham looking to control but Holiday passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higham is refusing to be controlled, as Holiday sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday is really struggling to control Higham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Holiday.
Higham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holiday is fending him off so far but Higham persists. Nope, Holiday circles away and we're back to standing.
Higham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manny Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Higham.
Holiday throws a series of punches but Higham avoids them all with ease.
Holiday misses with the combination.
Holiday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holiday gets caught napping as Higham dives in and scores a takedown. Holiday manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday trying to control the position.
Higham has gone for a leg lock! Holiday slips out almost immediately though and dives into Higham's guard.
Higham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holiday wanted to stand there but Higham had control of the position.
Higham keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Holiday wants to stand but Higham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Higham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Higham looking for a guillotine here but Holiday defends easily.
Holiday slips nicely into half guard.
Holiday tries to stand and escape but Higham is controlling the position.
Higham controlling the position well.
Higham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Higham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holiday.
Higham striking from half guard on the bottom.
Holiday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holiday is trying to control the action in half guard but Higham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holiday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Higham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holiday tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Higham.
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 Manny Holiday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Higham has a takedown stuffed.
Higham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Higham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holiday sees it coming and defends easily.
Higham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holiday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holiday wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham wants to work for an arm triangle but Holiday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keith Higham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higham stalling away here and it's allowed Holiday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Higham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday is trying to control the position but Higham postures up.
Higham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higham with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higham wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higham chips away with some ground and pound.
Higham controlling from the top position.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham works over Holiday with some ground and pound from guard.
Higham trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higham looking to sit in guard and control but Holiday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Higham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holiday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Higham is tightening it up a little... Holiday has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holiday reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holiday taps out! Nice BJJ there by Higham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keith Higham!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Belford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Belford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ishikawa darts in and clinches Belford up against the cage.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belford has his takedown stuffed
and Ishikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ishikawa landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jose Belford has been cut.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Belford fails with the takedown
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Belford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishikawa tries to throw a body punch but Belford avoids it by throwing Ishikawa back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ishikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Ishikawa instigates a clinch.
Ishikawa gets underhooks to prevent Belford's takedown attempt.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
Belford jumps guard but Ishikawa stands there with Belford around his waist. Belford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Belford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ishikawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ishikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa closes the distance and pushes Belford back into the cage.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Belford is looking to clinch but Ishikawa is avoiding it.
Belford tries for a takedown but Ishikawa circles away easily
and Ishikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishikawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishikawa forces Belford back against the cage and clinches.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belford misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishikawa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Belford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Belford misses with a takedown
and Ishikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ishikawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Belford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belford shoots and misses
and Ishikawa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches.
Ishikawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belford fails with the takedown
and Ishikawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Belford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ishikawa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ishikawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Belford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ishikawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ishikawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belford's face.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
Belford with a poor takedown
and Ishikawa counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belford tries to pull guard but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belford shoots and misses
and Ishikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ishikawa is stalling here.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ishikawa scores with a knee to the head.
Belford tries to pull guard but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
Belford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ishikawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ishikawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa instigates a clinch.
Ishikawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belford backwards.
Ishikawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on Ishikawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ishikawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose Belford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belford fails with the takedown
and Ishikawa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ishikawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Belford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ishikawa counters with a solid body kick.
Ishikawa misses with a wild combination.
Belford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belford with a poor takedown
and Ishikawa counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ishikawa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belford's knee momentarily.
Belford misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishikawa counters with a head kick.
Belford misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
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!
Ishikawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ishikawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Belford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Belford has his takedown stuffed
and Ishikawa counters with a head kick. That will keep Belford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Belford moves out of range easily.
Belford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belford misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Belford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belford tries for a takedown but Ishikawa circles away easily
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
Ishikawa breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ishikawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishikawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ishikawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belford misses with a takedown
and Ishikawa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Akira Ishikawa 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.
Belford has his takedown stuffed
and Ishikawa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa effectively controlling the action here.
Ishikawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Belford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ishikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ishikawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishikawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belford misses with a takedown
and Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Belford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belford fails to pull guard.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
Ishikawa breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ishikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belford wants a takedown.
Jose Belford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishikawa avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Ishikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishikawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Ishikawa!
Akira Ishikawa really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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