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VFC 18. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Maleko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vedran Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Maleko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maleko wants to clinch but Russo slips to the side
and Russo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russo.
Russo working Maleko over with knees to the body.
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo closes the distance and clinches up with Maleko, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes Maleko against the cage but Maleko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maleko tries to clinch
and Russo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Russo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maleko clinches with his opponent.
Maleko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russo jumps guard and drags Maleko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Russo wants to sweep here but Maleko controlling him for the moment.
Russo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maleko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleko darts in trying to clinch
and Russo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maleko!
Russo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maleko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Russo thowing shots but they're missing.
Russo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maleko is trying to stand.
Russo misses with a head shot.
Russo content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Russo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo punching from mount but Maleko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Russo goes for an armbar but Maleko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maleko.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maleko prevents Russo from getting back to his feet.
Maleko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Russo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maleko has managed to get both his arms back between Russo's legs - danger averted.
Russo is trying to control the position but Maleko postures up.
Maleko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Russo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maleko stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maleko throws a sloppy head kick
so Russo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maleko keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo stands up and waves to Maleko to follow him.
Maleko wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vedran Russo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maleko tries to work over Russo's front leg with a kick but Russo checks it.
Russo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maleko closes the distance but Russo moves to the side
and Russo counters with a leg kick.
Maleko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russo.
Maleko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maleko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maleko tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Maleko closes the distance but Russo moves to the side
and Russo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maleko's guard now.
Russo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maleko as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maleko throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maleko.
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!
Maleko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maleko wants to clinch but Russo slips to the side
and Russo counters with an outside leg kick.
Maleko tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt - Maleko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Maleko slowing the pace effectively.
Maleko misses with a knee to the head.
Maleko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maleko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maleko can't break the clinch.
Russo wants a takedown.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maleko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Maleko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maleko wants to clinch
and Russo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maleko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Russo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maleko's knee momentarily.
Maleko clinches with his opponent.
Russo dodges an elbow strike from Maleko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maleko lands a knee to the head.
Maleko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo looks for a takedown but Maleko sprawls well.
Maleko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russo.
Horrible takedown by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Maleko which made him look bad.
Maleko moves to clinch but Russo breaks away
and Russo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Maleko.
Russo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vedran Russo dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from Maleko as Russo shoots in.
Russo swats away the attempt to clinch by Maleko.
Nice sprawl there from Maleko as Russo shoots in.
Vedran Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maleko darts in trying to clinch
and Russo counters with an inside leg kick.
Joe Maleko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maleko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maleko tries to clinch but Russo moves away
and Russo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russo.
Maleko tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Maleko is controlling him.
Maleko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleko tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Maleko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Maleko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maleko misses with a knee strike.
Maleko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Maleko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maleko misses with a knee strike.
Maleko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maleko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maleko lands a nice elbow.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maleko smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maleko tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Maleko taking a breather.
Russo jumps guard but Maleko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maleko lands a knee to the body.
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maleko lands with a slapping head kick.
Maleko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Russo counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maleko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Russo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Maleko wants to get back to his feet but Russo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russo controls the position.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maleko, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vedran Russo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, 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 Vedran Russo!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vedran Russo!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Vedran Russo!
Vedran Russo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quartus Altera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Byj1L4mY0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quartus Altera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson looks to throw a body kick
and Altera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tyson is looking to score with low kicks.
Altera wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a low kick, right behind Altera 's knee.
Altera tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Charles Tyson has been cut.
Altera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Altera is breathing heavily.
Tyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Altera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Altera 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.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyson wants to slow Altera down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altera checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Quartus Altera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tyson! Altera is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dk Mon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bruno Mars-Just the Way You Are. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dk Mon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mon is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiggins working away.
Mon misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wiggins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wiggins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mon!
Mon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mon kicks off Wiggins and gets to his feet.
Mon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wiggins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wiggins rolls with it to try and escape but Mon cranks on the arm and Wiggins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dk Mon!
Our winner, Dk Mon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Klass (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. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Klass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matteo Minonzio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klass keeps the fight on the outside.
Minonzio tries to clinch but Klass is having none of it.
Klass lands a jab to the head.
Klass lands with a straight right. Minonzio didn't see that one coming.
Klass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minonzio doesn't seem bothered though.
Minonzio wants to clinch
and Klass counters with a crisp right hand that drops Minonzio! Klass lets Minonzio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Minonzio is rocked!
Klass looks to land a right hand but Minonzio moved out of range.
Minonzio is still on wobbly legs! Can Klass finish him?
Klass cracks Minonzio with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Minonzio tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Klass pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Minonzio is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Klass!
After the fight, Matt Klass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smokealot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chen prevents Smokealot from moving into mount.
Smokealot misses with the ground and pound.
Chen tries to buck Smokealot off but Smokealot is having none of it.
Smokealot tries to stand but Chen is controlling his head.
Chen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chen has his hands clasped together around Smokealot's back. He's all about the action.
Chen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chen has his hands on Smokealot's head, controlling the position.
Smokealot wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot is fighting to break Chen's control of his arms but Chen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smokealot manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen gets to his feet. Smokealot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chen.
Smokealot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Chen swinging wildly here.
Smokealot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chen!
Smokealot unloads with some shots from mount but Chen bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen wants to get back to full guard but Smokealot has passed into side control.
Smokealot trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chen is trying to get back to full guard.
Chen is trying to escape back to his feet but Smokealot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen is looking to reverse the position.
Chen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Chen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smokealot tries to avoid it but Chen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smokealot to the ground. Smokealot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smokealot misses with a few strikes there.
Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smokealot circles away.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smokealot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smokealot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smokealot.
Smokealot tries to sprawl but Chen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chen prevents Smokealot from improving his position.
Chen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smokealot controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot wants to control but Chen is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chen stands up from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smokealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Chen dominated that round.
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.
Smokealot fakes the leg kick and cracks Chen in the body.
Smokealot connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokealot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smokealot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chen did well to prevent Smokealot getting side control.
Smokealot is working for a submission of some sort.
Smokealot trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Smokealot moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smokealot staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot tries to score with some ground and pound. Chen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smokealot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Smokealot is going to stand back up.
Chen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smokealot wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy.
Bobby Chen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chen defending well though.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Smokealot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smokealot wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sir Smokealot wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chen.
Chen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smokealot pinned against the cage. Smokealot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chen misses with a two punch combination.
Smokealot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chen quickly recovers to half guard.
Smokealot works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokealot wants to take Chen's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chen tries to reverse the position but Smokealot maintains control.
Smokealot trying to control but Chen is having none of it.
Chen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot controlling from mount.
Smokealot avoids the attempt from Chen to control.
Smokealot is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Smokealot scores with a takedown into Chen's guard.
Smokealot trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smokealot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokealot wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Smokealot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen gets caught flat footed, as Smokealot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smokealot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smokealot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smokealot tries to stand but Chen is controlling from the bottom.
Chen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Chen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Chen.
Smokealot misses with a few strikes there.
Smokealot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smokealot throws a right hand that Chen ducks under and follows up with a left that Chen also avoids with ease.
Smokealot staying out of range there.
Smokealot tries to clinch there but Chen circles away.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Smokealot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smokealot thuds his shin into the meat of Chen's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokealot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bobby Chen has been cut.
Smokealot throws out a powerful jab.
Chen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smokealot.
Smokealot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chen doesn't seem bothered though.
Smokealot scores with a takedown into Chen's guard.
Smokealot wants to stand but Chen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen wants to control but Smokealot passes easily into half guard.
Smokealot controlling the action here.
Chen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chen.
Chen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smokealot passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen is trying to maintain the position but Smokealot is very close to passing his half guard.
Chen wants to get back to full guard.
Chen trying to get back to full guard but Smokealot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smokealot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chen and Smokealot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobby Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen is not content to let Smokealot control the position.
Sir Smokealot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Smokealot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smokealot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Sir Smokealot!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sir Smokealot!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sir Smokealot!
Sir Smokealot wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscle comes to the cage accompanied by DMX's- Where My Dogs At. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
27 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Bang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muscle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muscle misses with a series of wild punches.
Muscle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Bang catches Muscle right on the button with a cross.
Muscle scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Muscle misses.
Muscle scores with a hook.
Muscle throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Muscle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muscle throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Muscle throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Muscle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang works over Muscle's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ruscle Muscle has been cut.
Bang lands a lovely overhand right.
Muscle misses with a body kick.
Bang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muscle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muscle throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Muscle misses
and Bang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muscle is breathing heavily.
Muscle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Muscle looks to land a body kick but Bang moved away.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bang stuns Muscle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang lands a body shot.
Muscle throws a lazy head kick
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muscle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muscle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle walks into a jab.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muscle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muscle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Bang does it's job there.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Muscle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooh!!! Bang has knocked Muscle down with a huge combo! Bang steps away and waves a wobbly Muscle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Muscle is rocked!
Bang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muscle doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Muscle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang lands with a straight right. Muscle didn't see that one coming.
Muscle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muscle just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruscle Muscle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muscle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muscle seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muscle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bang.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Bang.
A low kick from Muscle misses
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bang cracks Muscle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruscle Muscle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Muscle throws a head kick that misses.
Bang lands an overhand right.
Bang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muscle doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Bang finds it's way through Muscle's defenses.
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muscle on the side of the head.
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!
Bang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muscle at a distance.
Muscle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muscle throws a sloppy head kick
and Bang counters with a nice leg kick.
Bang thuds his right hand into Muscle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muscle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muscle was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muscle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Muscle's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruscle Muscle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muscle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
Muscle delivers a nice body kick.
Muscle misses with a series of wild punches.
Muscle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Muscle throws a head kick that Bang semi-blocks.
Ryan Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Muscle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muscle is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Muscle circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Muscle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang scores with a jab. Muscle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruscle Muscle's cut is getting worse.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muscle misses with a low kick.
Muscle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Bang.
Bang cracks Muscle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick by Muscle misses
and Bang counters with a two punch combo.
Muscle walks into a stiff left hand from Bang.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muscle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
Muscle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muscle throws a body kick the misses
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muscle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang jabs Muscle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muscle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muscle walks into a jab.
Bang cracks the inside of Muscle's front leg.
Muscle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bang misses with the combination.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Bang.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muscle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Muscle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bang lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang cracks Muscle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muscle misses with a leg kick
and Bang counters with a left and a right that stings Muscle.
Bang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muscle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bang.
Muscle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muscle throws a head kick that misses.
Muscle misses the body punch
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muscle throws a lazy head kick
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muscle takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bang. Those never looked like landing.
Muscle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Muscle enables Bang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Muscle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Muscle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Muscle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Muscle!
Muscle trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruscle Muscle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Muscle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Muscle misses
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muscle thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bang.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muscle. That did some damage!
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muscle.
Muscle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muscle misses the shot to the body.
Bang lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
Muscle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muscle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle throws a combination that misses
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muscle stuffs the takedown.
Bang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Muscle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muscle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Muscle.
Ruscle Muscle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang dodges the punch combination from Muscle.
Muscle looks to land a body kick but Bang moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bang. That snapped Muscle's head back.
Muscle misses with a body shot.
Muscle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muscle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muscle's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang wants to pass the guard but Muscle is keeping the position.
Bang landing with the ground and pound.
Bang landing some decent shots from guard.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muscle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muscle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang trying to control but Muscle is working from the bottom.
Bang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang content to stall in guard here.
Bang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruscle Muscle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muscle.
Muscle throws a series of punches but Bang avoids them all with ease.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Muscle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muscle.
Muscle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Bang. Those never looked like landing.
Muscle is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muscle needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muscle misses with a hook
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang scores with a hook to the body. Muscle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muscle throws a head kick that misses.
Muscle misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang digs a good hook to Muscle's body.
Muscle throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muscle thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muscle scores with a head kick.
Muscle tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muscle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muscle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Ryan Bang!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ryan Bang!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ryan Bang!
Ryan Bang wins by unanimous decision!
Ryan Bang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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