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VFC 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaemus O Shaunessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Shaunessy has chosen Becoming The Bull by Atreyu as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaemus O Shaunessy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Shaunessy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takada.
Takada connects with a leg kick. O Shaunessy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Shaunessy clinches.
Takada scores a nice knee to the body.
O Shaunessy looks gassed!
Takada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
O Shaunessy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takada using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Takada.
Takada lands a knee to the head.
Takada looking to throw knees to the head but O Shaunessy is blocking nicely.
Takada using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takada obliges.
Takada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takada unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Shaunessy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takada lands a nice knee to the body.
Takada working O Shaunessy over with knees to the body.
O Shaunessy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takada with a knee to the head.
Takada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Shaunessy avoids a wild elbow strike from Takada.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takada obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takada obliges.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
O Shaunessy tries to land a knee to the head but Takada blocks with his arms.
Takada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada working O Shaunessy over with knees to the body.
Takada crunches a lovely knee into O Shaunessy's ribcage.
Takada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takada pushes off an throws an elbow but O Shaunessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takada crunches a lovely knee into O Shaunessy's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada misses with an elbow over the top.
O Shaunessy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takada with a knee to the head.
Takada lands a knee to the head.
Takada landing knees to the body.
Takada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takada connects with a knee to the head.
Takada looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takada tries to land a knee to the head but O Shaunessy blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada pushes off an throws an elbow but O Shaunessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takada working O Shaunessy over with knees to the body.
Takada connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Shaunessy's face.
Takada misses with an elbow strike.
O Shaunessy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takada working O Shaunessy over with knees to the body.
Takada scores a nice knee to the body.
O Shaunessy lands a knee to the head.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
O Shaunessy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Shaunessy blocks the elbow strike.
Takada with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Takada.
Takada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takada lands a knee to the head.
O Shaunessy has picked Takada up - he's going for a ride! O Shaunessy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
O Shaunessy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takada has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Shaunessy in particular looking to stall.
Takada is trying to control but can't.
O Shaunessy not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
O Shaunessy works his way into full mount!
O Shaunessy working the ground and pound effectively.
Takada is looking to get to half guard.
Takada tries to hold on but O Shaunessy pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Shaunessy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Shaunessy landing strikes from the mount and Takada is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Takada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takada moves out of range as O Shaunessy throws a body kick.
Takada is looking to clinch.
Takada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takada doesn't manage to clinch there - O Shaunessy circles away.
Takada wants to clinch.
Takada lands a leg kick that knocks O Shaunessy off balance momentarily.
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!
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch but O Shaunessy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Shaunessy keeps the fight on the outside.
O Shaunessy blocks a head kick by Takada.
O Shaunessy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Shaunessy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Shaunessy moves into range and clinches up with Takada.
O Shaunessy is breathing heavily.
Takada landing knees to the body.
O Shaunessy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takada misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike.
Takada lands a nice knee to the body.
Takada pushes off an throws an elbow but O Shaunessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takada working O Shaunessy over with knees to the body.
Takada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takada trying to land knees to the body.
Takada scores a nice knee to the body.
Takada lands an elbow inside that O Shaunessy shrugs off.
Takada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Shaunessy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takada pushes off an throws an elbow but O Shaunessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Shaunessy is defending well for now.
O Shaunessy avoids the elbow strike from Takada, against the cage.
O Shaunessy stalling.
Takada misses with an elbow over the top.
Takada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada lands a good knee to the midsection. O Shaunessy won't want to take too many of those.
Takada lands a knee to the body.
Takada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Shaunessy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takada landing knees to the body.
Takada avoids the elbow strike from O Shaunessy, against the cage.
Takada connects with a knee to the head.
O Shaunessy landing knees to the head.
O Shaunessy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takada.
Takada tries to land knees in the clinch but O Shaunessy avoids the damage to the body.
Takada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Shaunessy is defending well for now.
Takada lands a nice knee to the body.
Takada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Shaunessy can do to turn this around?
O Shaunessy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Shaunessy throws an elbow but misses.
Takada trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy takes an elbow to the temple.
Takada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Shaunessy lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
O Shaunessy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Shaunessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takada working O Shaunessy over with knees to the body.
Takada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takada takes an elbow to the temple.
Takada lands a good knee to the midsection. O Shaunessy won't want to take too many of those.
O Shaunessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
O Shaunessy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Shaunessy keeps the fight on the outside.
Takada tries to clinch but O Shaunessy is having none of it.
Takada swinging wildly here.
O Shaunessy has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy tries a knee to the head but Takada blocks it.
Takada unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Shaunessy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike.
Takada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Shaunessy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shaunessy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Shaunessy drops an elbow to the side of Takada's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Shaunessy not doing much here.
O Shaunessy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Takada 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!
Takada fakes the leg kick and cracks O Shaunessy in the body.
O Shaunessy pushes Takada up against the cage in a clinch.
Takada throws an elbow that misses.
Takada looking to throw knees to the head but O Shaunessy is blocking nicely.
O Shaunessy wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takada obliges.
O Shaunessy blocks the elbow strike.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takada.
O Shaunessy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada with a knee to the head.
Takada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takada with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada landing knees to the body.
Hiro Takada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takada.
Takada lands a knee to the head.
Takada lands a knee to the body.
O Shaunessy managing to block the knees to the body from Takada.
O Shaunessy looking to throw knees to the head but Takada is blocking nicely.
O Shaunessy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takada - that will leave a mark!
Takada moves in looking to clinch but O Shaunessy pushes him off.
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Shaunessy darts in and clinches Takada up against the cage.
O Shaunessy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy throws an elbow that misses.
O Shaunessy misses with a knee strike.
Takada blocks an elbow strike from O Shaunessy.
Takada lands a knee to the head.
Takada misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy landing knees to the head.
Takada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Shaunessy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
O Shaunessy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takada tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Takada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shaunessy has Takada up against the cage in a clinch.
Takada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Shaunessy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
O Shaunessy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and O Shaunessy manages to end up in side control.
O Shaunessy working the ground and pound.
Shaemus O Shaunessy has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Shaunessy scores with punches from side control.
Takada wants to control but O Shaunessy postures up.
O Shaunessy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that O Shaunessy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shaemus O Shaunessy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Takada lands a jab-cross combination.
Takada lands with a nice combination. O Shaunessy backs away looking to recover.
O Shaunessy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takada blocks the body kick.
O Shaunessy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiro Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaemus O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O Shaunessy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takada doesn't manage to clinch there - O Shaunessy circles away.
Hiro Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada wants to clinch.
Takada connects with a body shot that sends O Shaunessy's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Takada.
O Shaunessy keeps the fight on the outside.
O Shaunessy doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Takada moves in looking to clinch but O Shaunessy pushes him off.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takada throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Shaunessy.
Takada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaemus O Shaunessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro Takada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Takada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Hiro Takada!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Hiro Takada!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Hiro Takada!
Hiro Takada wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Hiro Takada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Bubu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio has chosen AC/DC - Highway To Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matteo Minonzio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giant Bubu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matteo Minonzio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Minonzio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bubu wants to get back to his feet but Minonzio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minonzio with a nice head shot there.
Minonzio is standing up over Bubu. Bubu looks to escape but Minonzio dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minonzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bubu, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minonzio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Minonzio landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minonzio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Minonzio decides to stand back up.
Bubu darts in trying to clinch
and Minonzio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubu wants to get back to his feet.
Bubu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Minonzio manages to mount him!
Bubu is trying to stand.
Bubu is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubu is in a horrible position here. Minonzio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minonzio working the ground and pound effectively.
Minonzio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bubu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bubu shrugs it off.
Bubu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Minonzio lands a big elbow.
Minonzio scoring with strikes but Bubu is staying in there.
Bubu has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubu fending off the submission attempt from Minonzio.
Bubu trying to get back to his feet but Minonzio is in full control for now.
Bubu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minonzio on the ground.
Minonzio connects with a big shot to the side of Bubu's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubu trying to get back to his feet but Minonzio is in full control for now.
Bubu is trying to shake Minonzio off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Minonzio won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubu wants to clinch but Minonzio slips to the side
and Minonzio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bubu wants to get back to his feet but Minonzio passes into half guard.
Bubu is trying to stand up here but Minonzio is controlling him well.
Bubu is trying to escape back to his feet but Minonzio uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Minonzio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Minonzio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minonzio lands a few punches from side control.
Bubu is pushing Minonzio's head away, looking to escape. Minonzio manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Minonzio dominated that round.
That's time! Bubu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minonzio drives through with a takedown into Bubu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Minonzio landing with the ground and pound.
Bubu wants to stand and escape but Minonzio is having none of it.
Minonzio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bubu's head.
Bubu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minonzio trying to control but Bubu is working from the bottom.
Minonzio chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bubu wants to stand but Minonzio is controlling the position.
Minonzio drops back looking for a leg! Bubu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bubu manages to kick Minonzio off! Minonzio jumps back into Bubu's guard.
Minonzio is standing up over Bubu. Bubu looks to escape but Minonzio dives into side control.
Minonzio has hold of Bubu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bubu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Minonzio cranks the arm and Bubu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bubu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matteo Minonzio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hamburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes into the arena with Lamb Of God- Final Hour blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamburger lands a head kick. Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.
Carvalho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hamburger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho stops Hamburger from standing up.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamburger's guard.
Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamburger is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
Hamburger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
Carvalho is pressing down on Hamburger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamburger is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamburger keeps working.
Carvalho is really struggling to control Hamburger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hamburger is trying to stand up here but Carvalho is controlling him well.
Carvalho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Carvalho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hamburger tries to bench press Carvalho off him but Carvalho keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Hamburger is working away.
Carvalho in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hamburger is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Carvalho!
Post fight, Andrew Carvalho took to the microphone: 'IM the cannibal animal ready to eat this whole division alive!!! 209 all day baby!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dk Mon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gica Ionescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mon comes to the cage accompanied by Bruno Mars-Just the Way You Are. Dk Mon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dk Mon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gica Ionescu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ionescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Mon sprawls well. He's pushed Ionescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ionescu fails with the takedown.
Ionescu shoots in looking for a takedown. Mon tries to sprawl out of it but Ionescu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dk Mon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gica Ionescu.
Mon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Gica Ionescu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ionescu misses with a takedown
and Mon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ionescu! Mon lets Ionescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ionescu fails with the takedown
and Mon counters with a nice body shot.
Ionescu looks gassed!
Ionescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mon shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ionescu takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mon sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ionescu bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dk Mon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dk Mon waved his t-shirt featuring GMMA Supplements 160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estefan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Estefan Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Estefan Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Estefan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie feints and as Saint Pierre raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie won't allow Saint Pierre to sweep him here.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Saint Pierre keeps moving.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint Pierre wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint Pierre is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Saint Pierre from controlling successfully.
Saint Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Saint Pierre has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint Pierre sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Saint Pierre is having none of it.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Saint Pierre defending well.
Saint Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saint Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Pierre, not yet.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saint Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saint Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saint Pierre!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Pierre trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saint Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Anderson Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Saint Pierre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saint Pierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saint Pierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Saint Pierre keeps moving.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saint Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saint Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Pierre preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Saint Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Estefan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Saint Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saint Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie has his foot on Saint Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Saint Pierre defends easily.
Saint Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint Pierre passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Saint Pierre from controlling successfully.
Saint Pierre is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Saint Pierre has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Saint Pierre postures up.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Saint Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Saint Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Saint Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Saint Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Saint Pierre advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Pierre works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Saint Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Estefan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saint Pierre digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Saint Pierre throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Saint Pierre counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Saint Pierre to acknowledge the strikes.
Saint Pierre fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint Pierre is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Pierre is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Saint Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saint Pierre controlling the position well.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Saint Pierre tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saint Pierre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saint Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saint Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
Saint Pierre stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Saint Pierre.
I've got Saint Pierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Anderson Saint Pierre!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Anderson Saint Pierre!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Anderson Saint Pierre!
Anderson Saint Pierre wins by unanimous decision!
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