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Reach 68 - Colmen vs. Church 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Shelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelter comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Shelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams stalks Shelter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shelter's face. Shelter staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shelter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shelter is looking to clinch.
Shelter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Shelter getting side control.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams won't allow Shelter to pass to mount.
Shelter wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Shelter wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Shelter wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Shelter is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams is staying active underneath Shelter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson Shelter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shelter tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shelter keeps working.
Shelter trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Shelter tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shelter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Williams has cracked it and Shelter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rex Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Kier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roxin Humphrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Kier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roxin Humphrey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humphrey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kier moves into the clinch.
Kier jumps guard and drags Humphrey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kier trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humphrey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kier is keeping the position for now.
Humphrey is pushing down on Kier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kier is fighting to maintain full guard but Humphrey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Humphrey works his way into side control.
Humphrey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kier tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphrey has hold of Kier's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kier seems comfortable defending it but Humphrey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kier is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kier is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Humphrey couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roxin Humphrey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womba comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum. Spartacus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Destroyer. 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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207 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Womba is looking to slow Spartacus down with leg kicks.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Womba blocks the leg kick.
Spartacus throws a head kick that misses.
Spartacus needs to keep his hands up - Womba had a free shot at his head there.
Womba misses with a body shot.
Spartacus takes one to the chin there.
Spartacus shoots in for a double leg but Womba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Womba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Womba swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartacus.
Spartacus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Womba to score with a decent uppercut.
Spartacus slaps away a takedown attempt from Womba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spartacus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Womba slips under a jab from Spartacus.
Womba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Womba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mr Spartacus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spartacus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Womba throws out the jab.
Womba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womba is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba is working hard here to advance position.
Spartacus wants to control the pace but Womba is squirming around nicely.
Spartacus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Womba hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartacus tries to control but Womba wriggling away.
Womba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Womba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spartacus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spartacus's back!
Womba thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Womba misses with a punch to the head.
Womba 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.
Womba has the hooks in. Spartacus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Womba tightening his grip on Spartacus, looking for the choke.
Spartacus is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Womba off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Womba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartacus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Womba misses with punches from the back.
Womba is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spartacus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spartacus for a finish.
Spartacus has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Womba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba lands shots from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba missing with strikes from the back.
Womba has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spartacus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Womba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womba landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokudju Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Spartacus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Womba throws a series of punches but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus is rocked!
Spartacus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spartacus is still on wobbly legs! Can Womba finish him?
The fighters circling - Womba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartacus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartacus ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Spartacus is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Smokudju Womba!
Smokudju Womba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiden Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myke Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Knockout. Bonner has chosen Gunther-ding ding dong as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caiden Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myke Bonner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner swings widly with a right hand
and Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Bonner.
Cross tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross just leaning against Bonner, taking a breather.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Bonner.
Bonner tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Bonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross blocks a body shot from Bonner.
Cross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Bonner blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonner misses with a knee to the head.
Cross tries to stall but Bonner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonner's defenses.
It looks like Myke Bonner has been cut.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cross just leaning against Bonner, taking a breather.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonner avoids the damage to the body.
Cross landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Bonner is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Bonner.
Cross misses with a knee strike.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Bonner is blocking nicely.
Bonner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner takes a shot to the head.
Cross avoiding damage.
Cross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonner avoids the damage to the body.
Bonner managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
Bonner stalling in the clinch.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Bonner is blocking nicely.
Come on Cross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bonner tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonner is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cross just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonner's brow.
Cross leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross trying to stall but Bonner improves his position.
Bonner misses with a punch to the body.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Bonner is blocking nicely.
Cross is pushing Bonner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myke Bonner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cross tests Bonner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonner looks for the body kick but Cross saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonner.
Bonner tries to clinch up.
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bonner.
Bonner prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross throws an elbow but it misses.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Bonner is blocking nicely.
Bonner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonner can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Caiden Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Bonner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonner takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Myke Bonner's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cross.
Cross throws an elbow but it misses.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bonner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonner lands a shot to the body.
Cross using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonner lands an elbow inside.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross blocks a body shot from Bonner.
Bonner avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Cross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cross's face.
Cross misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonner avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Cross.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bonner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cross lands a knee to the body.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cross wants to stall.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonner avoids the damage to the body.
Bonner lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross throws an elbow that misses.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Cross lands a right hand.
The cut above Myke Bonner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonner's elbow.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Bonner.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Myke Bonner's cut.
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!
Bonner lands with a slapping head kick.
Bonner swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross scores with the left hand. Bonner knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Cross.
Bonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonner.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonner manages to avoid it.
Bonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonner, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonner controlling the action here for a moment.
Cross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Bonner is blocking nicely.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonner is defending well for now.
Bonner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cross just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonner's brow.
Bonner working aggressively here.
Bonner prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cross blocks a body shot from Bonner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Bonner tries to tie him up.
Bonner swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross missing with knees to the body.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Myke Bonner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Bonner lands a damaging elbow.
Cross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonners head.
Myke Bonner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cross pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cross stalling in the clinch but Bonner improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonner.
Cross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonner avoids it.
Bonner tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Bonner tries to tie him up.
Cross lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonner won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with a knee to the head.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Bonner blocks it.
Cross throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonner blocks it with crossed arms.
Cross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Myke Bonner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caiden Cross!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dj London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Guns's choice of entrance music: Kwan - Shine . Dj London had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Guns.
Guns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guns wants to pass the guard but London is keeping the position.
London really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guns throws a big elbow that misses.
London has his hands on Guns's head, controlling the position.
London wants to stand and escape but Guns is having none of it.
Guns is fighting to break London's control of his arms but London is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dj London just wasn't active enough.
London throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a straight right hand.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Dj London seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
London throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns swats away the attempt to clinch by London.
Dj London is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Guns finds it's target.
London throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
London misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
London closes the distance and pushes Guns back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for London.
Guns is trying to drag London to the mat but London just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guns jumps guard but London turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dj London has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns blocking some punches.
London tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables London to keep the fight standing.
Guns tries to pull guard but London won't allow it.
London working aggressively here.
Guns avoids a wild elbow strike from London.
London lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
A nice left hand lands by London.
London has a couple of punches blocked by Guns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London lands a left hand.
London throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunss head.
Guns looking for a takedown.
Guns can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from London.
Guns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as London walks away with a smile on his face. Guns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns thows a body shot but no joy.
London tries a head kick but it misses.
London just misses with a punch to the body.
London moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
London fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guns is out of range.
London avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
London keeps the fight on the outside.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick.
London swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from London enables Guns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. London manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guns has gone for a leg lock! London slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guns's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London stopping the sweep attempt from Guns.
London knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guns on the ground.
Guns looks gassed!
Guns keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.
Guns being controlled here, momentarily.
Guns has his foot on London's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. London works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
London tries to free his leg and advance position but Guns is retaining full guard.
London has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guns is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. London is aware though and is defending well.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
London trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
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 Dj London will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guns scores with a nice head shot.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
Guns defending well as London loads up on a big left hand.
London gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guns preventing the sweep.
Guns wants to pass the guard but London is keeping the position.
London is looking to stand up but Guns isn't so interested in that idea.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
London on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if London tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns trying to control but London is working from the bottom.
Guns postures up in London's guard and throws a big left but London blocks it.
London keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
London uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guns.
A momentary lapse in concentration from London enables Guns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. London manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guns postures up.
Guns passes into half guard.
London moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London can't keep his opponent in guard - Guns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns seems to be working for a kimura but London defends the submission attempt.
Guns tries to pass to full mount but London defends it.
Guns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but London sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and London reverses the position - he's now on top in Guns's guard.
London trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in London's guard.
London wants to get back to his feet but Guns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guns wants to pass the guard but London is keeping the position.
Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! London is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! London has escaped and now he's on top!
London wants to get up but he can't break Guns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
London trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. London defends it easily.
Guns 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.
Guns is breathing heavily.
Guns is trying to hold London in close to prevent damage but London has managed to pass into half guard.
London is trying to control the action in half guard but Guns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
London sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guns defending well though.
Guns is refusing to be controlled, as London sits in half guard.
Guns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns 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!
London scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from London. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns blocks a head kick by London.
Guns misses with a body shot.
London wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
London is looking to wear down Guns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
London uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
London misses the jab.
Guns stuns London with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but London avoids it really well and circles away.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.
London darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from London misses.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as London throws out the jab.
Guns moves out of range as London throws a body kick.
London swings widly with a right hand
and Guns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns staying out of range there.
London throws a big shot that misses.
Guns swings widly with a right hand
and London counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from London.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Guns pushes down on London's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns is pressing down on London's thigh, looking to free his foot. London is holding on for now.
Guns is working for a kimura but London is defending it quite comfortably.
Guns is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed London to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
London looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
London looking to control.
London has his hands on Guns's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dj London.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. London does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but London pushes him off.
London lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London lands a lovely overhand right.
Guns needs to keep his hands up - London had a free shot at his head there.
Guns staying out of range there.
Guns throws a sloppy body shot
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but London was well out of range. Poor timing from Guns.
London looks to land a right hand but Guns moved out of range.
Guns looks for a takedown but London sprawls well.
Guns lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
London bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guns's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but London moves away.
London misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dj London showed his dominance in that final round.
I think London has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj London!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelino Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Keys - ThickFreakness. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelino Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maia.
Jab, jab by Landry - just one landing.
It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.
Landry thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Landry lands a lovely overhand right.
Maia throws a lazy uppercut
and Landry counters with a thumping low kick.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Landry moves away from the strike by Maia.
Landry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maia on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry's corner calls for a 1-2. Landry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Landry stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maia looks gassed!
Landry lands with a nice body punch.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry is looking to slow Maia down with leg kicks.
Landry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Landry fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Maia to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Maia looks to clinch but Landry throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Maia taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcelino Landry!
A determined Marcelino Landry didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire by The Prodigy. Pequeno has chosen Căo da Morte by Măo Morta as his entrance music. Joao Pequeno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Pequeno!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wentworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pequeno checks it well.
Wentworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Pequeno.
Pequeno is looking to clinch but Wentworth is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Pequeno. No joy for Wentworth on that attempt.
Pequeno lands a head kick. Wentworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Pequeno tenderised Wentworth's leg. Wentworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wentworth tries to bum rush Pequeno with a series of wild strikes but Pequeno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wentworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pequeno counters with a one-two to the body.
Wentworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Pequeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth lands the left hand.
Pequeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wentworth.
The fighters circling - Pequeno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wentworth takes a swing at Pequeno's ribcage but misses.
Pequeno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wentworth throws a lazy right hand but Pequeno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wentworth swings for the body but Pequeno moves out of range.
Wentworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pequeno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wentworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pequeno tries to avoid it but Wentworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pequeno to the ground. Pequeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wentworth motions for Pequeno to come forward. Wentworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Pequeno. That snapped Wentworth's head back.
Wentworth throws a low kick but Pequeno avoids it.
Pequeno avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Wentworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pequeno.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pequeno was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Pequeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wentworth.
Pequeno moves into the clinch.
Wentworth jumps guard but Pequeno stands there with Wentworth around his waist. Wentworth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pequeno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wentworth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pequeno wanted to stand there but Wentworth had control of the position.
Pequeno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pequeno trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth has Pequeno pulled in close to control his posture.
Pequeno wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wentworth is looking for a triangle but Pequeno pushes his legs off easily.
Pequeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wentworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pequeno tries to stand but Wentworth is controlling from the bottom.
Pequeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pequeno won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joao Pequeno.
Pequeno avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Wentworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pequeno is just out of range.
Wentworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pequeno throws a sloppy head kick and Wentworth moves out of range easily.
Wentworth lands a slapping body shot.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wentworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pequeno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but Pequeno avoids them all with ease.
Wentworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pequeno looks to land a right hand but Wentworth moved out of range.
Pequeno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Wentworth does it's job there.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a head kick but Pequeno moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Pequeno.
Pequeno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wentworth's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pequeno stuffs the takedown.
Pequeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pequeno wants it to stay on the feet.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pequeno scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Pequeno connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown by Pequeno or perhaps it was just good defense by Wentworth which made him look bad.
Wentworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pequeno.
Wentworth looks for the body kick but Pequeno saw that one coming.
Wentworth misses with a hook.
Wentworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wentworth blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wentworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pequeno.
Wentworth misses the jab.
Pequeno misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pequeno 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.
Pequeno clinches up against the cage.
Wentworth wants to take the fight to the mat but Pequeno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wentworth has Pequeno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pequeno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pequeno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pequeno tries to work over Wentworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pequeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pequeno has a couple of punches blocked by Wentworth.
Pequeno digs a right hand into Wentworth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wentworth's gas tank.
Pequeno misses with a punch to the body.
Pequeno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wentworth's elbow.
Pequeno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pequeno lands a knee to the head.
Wentworth is trying to pull guard but Pequeno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pequeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentworth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pequeno to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno tries a body shot but Wentworth blocks it.
Pequeno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wentworths head.
A body shot lands from Pequeno.
Pequeno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pequeno dodges the punch combination from Wentworth.
Good leg kick by Pequeno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pequeno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pequeno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pequeno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wentworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wentworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pequeno.
Wentworth is rocked!
Wentworth looks to throw the jab but Pequeno is out of range.
Joao Pequeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pequeno misses with a wild body shot.
Pequeno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wentworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wentworth swinging wildly here.
Pequeno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wentworth to the ground. Pequeno is now in Wentworth's guard.
Oh Wentworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wentworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Pequeno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wentworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pequeno is in close to Wentworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pequeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wentworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pequeno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wentworth's guard.
Pequeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno throws a sloppy strike and Wentworth has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pequeno is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Wentworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Wentworth!
Josh Wentworth retains his lightweight title!
Josh Wentworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleki Oliweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucretia Reflection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliweli comes to the cage accompanied by Chant & E Ala E. Reflection comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lucretia, My Reflection kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleki Oliweli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucretia Reflection!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliweli connects with a looping right hand.
Oliweli thows a body shot but no joy.
Reflection displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliweli throws out the jab.
Oliweli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reflection.
Oliweli blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliweli moves away from the strike by Reflection.
Oliweli jabs at Reflection's body.
Reflection throws a low kick, looking for Oliweli's leg but Oliweli calmly moves out of range.
Oliweli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Kaleki Oliweli has been cut.
A low kick from Reflection misses
letting Oliweli counter with a right hand.
Reflection throws a body punch but Oliweli moves out of range.
Reflection lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reflection fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliweli manages to avoid it.
Reflection throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oliweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reflection throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oliweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reflection dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reflection connects with a leg kick. Oliweli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reflection connects with a body shot that sends Oliweli's belly button to the back.
Oliweli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reflection.
Oliweli throws a poor cross that misses
and Reflection counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Oliweli finds it's way through Reflection's defenses.
Oliweli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reflection swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reflection moves out of range as Oliweli strikes.
Oliweli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reflection's head backwards.
Oliweli throws a jab when Reflection was well out of range.
Reflection is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Oliweli.
Reflection catches Oliweli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaleki Oliweli's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reflection wants to slow Oliweli down by chopping away at his legs.
Reflection scores with a spinning back kick!
Oliweli is breathing heavily.
Oliweli connects with a single shot there.
Reflection thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliweli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reflection lands with a good body shot.
Reflection thumps Oliweli with a low kick.
Oliweli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reflection. Reflection obviously looking to wear him down.
Reflection looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reflection feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliweli's calf.
Reflection takes a swing at Oliweli's ribcage but misses.
Reflection lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Reflection finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oliweli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reflection throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reflection misses with a body kick.
Oliweli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliweli looks to land a combination but Reflection avoids it well.
That kick from Reflection tenderised Oliweli's leg. Oliweli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliweli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reflection pushes Oliweli away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reflection throws a body punch but Oliweli moves out of range.
Oliweli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reflection.
Reflection catches Oliweli napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Oliweli to the canvas!
Oliweli is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reflection is pushing down on Oliweli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliweli is fighting to maintain full guard but Reflection has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Oliweli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reflection lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Oliweli! More strikes land and this one is all over! Reflection jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucretia Reflection!
Lucretia Reflection is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Lucretia Reflection misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: . Nick Church acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Colmen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Church!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colmen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Church.
A swing and a miss from Colmen.
Colmen throws a leg kick but Church checks it.
Colmen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Church as he connects with a hook.
Colmen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Church missing with a left hand there. Colmen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Church connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Church misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colmen just leaning against Church, taking a breather.
Colmen can't find room to land a body shot as Church controls the action.
Church tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colmen's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Colmen tries to land knees in the clinch but Church avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church prevents a body shot from Colmen.
Colmen can't find room to land a body shot as Church controls the action.
Colmen slowing the pace effectively.
Church misses with a punch to the body.
Colmen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Colmen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colmen lands with a light punch inside.
Colmen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Church working aggressively here.
Colmen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Colmen.
Colmen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Church trying to stall but Colmen improves his position.
Church throws a punch but it's blocked by Colmen.
Colmen avoiding damage.
Colmen trying to stall but Church improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colmen struggles to land a body shot inside as Church controls his hands.
Colmen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colmen looking to stall.
Colmen taking a breather.
Church dodges an elbow strike from Colmen.
Church stalling the fight.
Church lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colmen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Church lands a right hand.
Colmen tries to work over Church's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colmen working aggressively here.
Colmen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colmen goes for a takedown attempt but Church pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen stuns Church with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colmen closes the distance and clinches.
Church lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Church lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Church lands a hook that snaps the head of Colmen backwards.
It looks like Jay Colmen has been cut.
Church throws a head punch that misses.
Church lands a body shot.
A short right from Colmen.
Colmen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colmen misses with a punch to the body.
Church is looking to control Colmen's arms but Colmen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Church has his back to the cage.
Church lands a right hand.
Church tries a body shot but Colmen blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Church avoiding damage.
Colmen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Church.
Church letting Colmen take a breather here.
Church is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Colmen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colmen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colmen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Church is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colmen is keeping busy.
Colmen presses Church against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Jay Colmen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Colmen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Church avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Church tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colmen was well out of range. Poor timing from Church.
Church swings for the body but Colmen moves out of range.
Church takes a swing at Colmen's ribcage but misses.
Church scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colmen doesn't seem bothered though.
Church gets caught flat footed, as Colmen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Church trying to control the position here.
Church utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Church looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colmen trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church can't keep his opponent in guard - Colmen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Church wants to get back to full guard.
Church is staying active underneath Colmen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colmen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colmen lands strikes from half guard.
Church wants to improve his position but Colmen is controlling well.
Colmen is working for a kimura but Church is defending it quite comfortably.
Colmen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen is looking to advance position but Church won't allow it.
Colmen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Church defend it? Colmen steps over the head and cranks it - Church is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Colmen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Colmen!
Jay Colmen retains his featherweight title!
Jay Colmen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Canadian Fighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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