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WFC45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk comes to the cage accompanied by That Heavenly Glory. James Kirk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sultan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries to sprawl but Kirk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taylor wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirk wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Kirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor is doing well to control the position and prevent Kirk from advancing to side control.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Kirk controlling him for the moment.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirk!
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taylor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kirk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kirk?
It looks like James Kirk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James Kirk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Kirk is staying in there.
Jeez, James Kirk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Kirk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sultan Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Kinkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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221 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sauna Kinkku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alailefaleula shoots in and drives through. Kinkku sprawls well.
Alailefaleula needs to keep his hands up - Kinkku had a free shot at his head there.
Kinkku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinkku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kinkku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kinkku tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alailefaleula is not content to let Kinkku control the position.
Kinkku grinds an elbow into Alailefaleula 's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku controls the position from side control.
Kinkku postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kinkku trying to control the action but Alailefaleula is working from the bottom.
Kinkku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alailefaleula kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku takes a little break here. Alailefaleula wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alailefaleula is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alailefaleula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kinkku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alailefaleula !
Kinkku punching from mount but Alailefaleula doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kinkku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kinkku scoring with strikes but Alailefaleula is staying in there.
Kinkku unloads with some shots from mount but Alailefaleula bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku breaks from Alailefaleula 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kinkku throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alailefaleula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kinkku lands a big shot there that rocks Alailefaleula but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Kinkku.
Kinkku trying to control but Alailefaleula is having none of it.
Kinkku unloads with some shots from mount but Alailefaleula bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Kinkku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kinkku lands a body shot.
Sauna Kinkku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alailefaleula closes the distance and clinches up with Kinkku, looking for a takedown. Alailefaleula pushes Kinkku against the cage but Kinkku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sauna Kinkku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kinkku digs a good body shot into Alailefaleula 's ribs.
Alailefaleula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alailefaleula drops his hands momentarily and Kinkku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kinkku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kinkku connects with a right hand. Alailefaleula shakes it off.
Alailefaleula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kinkku.
Kinkku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kinkku lands with a hook. Alailefaleula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kinkku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kinkku wants to control from the top but Alailefaleula keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kinkku wants to control from the top but Alailefaleula keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sauna Kinkku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alailefaleula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alailefaleula walks into a left hand.
Alailefaleula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku stalling against the cage.
Alailefaleula working hard to break the clinch.
Kinkku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kinkku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alailefaleula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alailefaleula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alailefaleula is trying to break the clinch but Kinkku has him pressed against the cage.
Alailefaleula letting Kinkku take a breather here.
Kinkku blocks an uppercut.
Kinkku gets control of Alailefaleula 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kinkku will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kinkku trying to control the position.
Kinkku keeping full guard, as Alailefaleula tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinkku trying to control the position.
Alailefaleula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alailefaleula wants to stand but Kinkku has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alailefaleula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alailefaleula stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkku.
Alailefaleula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Kinkku.
Alailefaleula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kinkku on his heels. He'll look to pass Kinkku's guard now, I'm sure.
Kinkku is trying to control the position but Alailefaleula postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alailefaleula looking to pass the guard.
Alailefaleula is working hard here to advance position.
Alailefaleula scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kinkku wants to sweep here but Alailefaleula controlling him for the moment.
Kinkku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alailefaleula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alailefaleula lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alailefaleula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alailefaleula throwing strikes from guard but Kinkku blocks nicely.
Kinkku working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sauna Kinkku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kinkku connects with a leg kick. Alailefaleula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kinkku gets a double leg takedown into Alailefaleula 's guard.
Kinkku stopping the sweep attempt from Alailefaleula .
Alailefaleula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sauna Kinkku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinkku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alailefaleula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alailefaleula manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinkku manages to get himself to full guard.
Alailefaleula postures up in Kinkku's guard and throws a big left but Kinkku blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku trying to control the position here.
Alailefaleula postures up and lands a big shot to Kinkku's brow.
Kinkku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alailefaleula throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alailefaleula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alailefaleula scoring with some ground and pound.
Alailefaleula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alailefaleula has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkku's legs - danger averted.
Alailefaleula is fighting to break Kinkku's control of his arms but Kinkku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kinkku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alailefaleula !
Alailefaleula is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kinkku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kinkku lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alailefaleula is looking to get to half guard.
Kinkku wants to control the pace but Alailefaleula is squirming around nicely.
Alailefaleula wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kinkku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alailefaleula tries to lock up and control but Kinkku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kinkku landing punches.
Kinkku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alailefaleula is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula wants to control but Kinkku is having none of it.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sauna Kinkku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kinkku throwing strikes here but Alailefaleula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kinkku looking to control but Alailefaleula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauna Kinkku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kinkku 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauna Kinkku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandford sprawls well. Brandford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Brandford.
Armoff with a poor takedown
and Brandford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
RIck Brandford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armoff 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.
Brandford swings for the body but Armoff moves out of range.
Armoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Armoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandford dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandford throwing strikes from guard but Armoff blocks nicely.
Armoff wants to sweep here but Brandford controlling him for the moment.
Armoff is pulling down on Brandford's head. It's preventing any offense from Brandford, at least for the moment.
Brandford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armoff is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandford wants to stand and escape but Armoff is having none of it.
Armoff pushes down on Brandford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armoff is trying to work for a kimura but Brandford is defending well.
Armoff is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandford taking some punishment here, with Armoff in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brandford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandford sees it coming and defends easily.
Armoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armoff trying to mount his opponent but Brandford defends it.
Brandford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandford has hold of Armoff's hands but Armoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armoff thows a huge punch but Brandford dodges it nicely.
Armoff trying to mount his opponent but Brandford defends it.
Armoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brandford to regain full guard.
Armoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandford is keeping the position for now.
Armoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandford is retaining full guard.
Armoff pushing down on Brandford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Armoff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandford leaves Armoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandford as he jumps to the side.
Brandford throws a push kick but Armoff slaps the foot to one side.
Armoff with a poor takedown
and Brandford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imma Armoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Armoff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandford - the referee stops the clock and Armoff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandford. Armoff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Armoff closes the distance and clinches up with Brandford, looking for a takedown. Armoff pushes Brandford against the cage but Brandford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Brandford or perhaps it was just good defense by Armoff which made him look bad.
Brandford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armoff somewhat.
Brandford thows a body kick. Armoff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armoff is defended easily by Brandford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandford.
Brandford throws a front kick that sends Armoff stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Brandford with that takedown attempt.
Armoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armoff is trying to work for a kimura but Brandford is defending well.
Armoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandford is trying to stand.
Brandford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armoff.
Armoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford is defending against the submission attempts here by Armoff.
Armoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armoff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armoff seems to be working for a kimura but Brandford defends the submission attempt.
Armoff seems to be working for a kimura but Brandford defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Armoff dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandford swings for the body but Armoff moves out of range.
Brandford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandford throws a leg kick but Armoff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Armoff misses with a takedown attempt - Brandford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Brandford misses.
Brandford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
RIck Brandford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandford throws a push kick but Armoff slaps the foot to one side.
Armoff moves out of range as Brandford throws a body kick.
Brandford throws a leg kick which misses Armoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Armoff tries to avoid it.
Brandford is looking to land body kicks.
Armoff shoots in for a double leg but Brandford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandford throws out a loose jab but Armoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armoff shoots in for a takedown but Brandford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imma Armoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandford looks for the body kick but Armoff saw that one coming.
Armoff moves away from the strike by Brandford.
Armoff closes the distance and clinches up with Brandford, looking for a takedown. Armoff pushes Brandford against the cage but Brandford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Imma Armoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armoff moves out of range as Brandford throws a body kick.
Brandford shoots for a takedown but Armoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armoff shoots for a takedown but Brandford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandford tries to sprawl out of it but Armoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandford can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Brandford finds it's target.
Brandford clinches.
Armoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armoff takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Brandford catches Armoff right on the button with a cross.
Armoff tries for a takedown but Brandford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandford. Armoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandford looks for the body kick but Armoff saw that one coming.
Brandford takes a swing at Armoff's ribcage but misses.
Brandford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Armoff fails to land the takedown.
Brandford throws a push kick but Armoff slaps the foot to one side.
Armoff tries for a takedown but Brandford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandford keeps Armoff at a distance using the push kick.
Brandford dives in and scores a takedown into Armoff's guard.
Brandford lands a couple of elbows.
Brandford throwing strikes from guard but Armoff blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandford throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandford throwing strikes but missing.
Brandford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armoff 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.
Brandford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armoff wants to sweep here but Brandford controlling him for the moment.
Armoff managing to control the position.
Imma Armoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armoff's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imma Armoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandford works over Armoff with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armoff 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.
Armoff has his foot on Brandford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandford works his way back into a safe position though.
Armoff controls Brandford momentarily but Brandford frees himself.
RIck Brandford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brandford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brandford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandford throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandford works over Armoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Brandford scoring with some ground and pound.
Armoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
RIck Brandford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armoff 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... Imma Armoff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aimo Mojaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aimo Mojaus enters the cage!
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29
255 lbs
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27
277 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aimo Mojaus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mojaus tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Mojaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksander Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mojaus throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mojaus is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Mojaus is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Mojaus avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Mojaus slips the punch.
Mojaus throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Mojaus closes the distance and clinches.
Mojaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksander Emelianenko.
Mojaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mojaus throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Mojaus ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mojaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mojaus tries to clinch
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mojaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Mojaus's defenses.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mojaus.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Donk. Emelianenko catches Mojaus right on the button with a cross.
Mojaus pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Mojaus can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mojaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mojaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Mojaus misses with the head strike.
Mojaus lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Mojaus breaks the clinch.
Mojaus wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Mojaus tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Mojaus's head back.
Mojaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mojaus.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mojaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mojaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mojaus.
Mojaus takes one to the side of the head.
Mojaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Mojaus counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Mojaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Mojaus's belly button to the back.
Mojaus tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Mojaus's head but Mojaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mojaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelianenko as he connects with a hook.
Mojaus tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Mojaus's body.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mojaus is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Mojaus blocks a jab.
Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aimo Mojaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mojaus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mojaus.
Mojaus instigates a clinch.
Mojaus lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
It looks like Aleksander Emelianenko has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mojaus as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Mojaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mojaus landing knees to the body.
Mojaus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mojaus presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mojaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mojaus lands a shot to the body.
Mojaus lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mojaus.
Mojaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko punishes Mojaus's body with a nice straight punch.
Mojaus tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mojaus moves away.
Mojaus moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mojaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mojaus tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Mojaus moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mojaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Mojaus won't allow it.
Mojaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mojaus.
Mojaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aimo Mojaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Mojaus is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Mojaus pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mojaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mojaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mojaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Mojaus slips the punch.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mojaus throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mojaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mojaus tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko misses with a jab to the body
and Mojaus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mojaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mojaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mojaus breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelianenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mojaus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Mojaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mojaus.
Mojaus missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mojaus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mojaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Mojaus closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mojaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mojaus wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mojaus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko stalls.
Mojaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mojaus breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Mojaus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mojaus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mojaus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus misses with the combination.
Mojaus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Mojaus blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Mojaus was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mojaus. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Mojaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Mojaus was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Mojaus clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to stall but Mojaus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mojaus scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Mojaus tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mojaus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mojaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mojaus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mojaus tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mojaus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mojaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mojaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mojaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Mojaus.
Mojaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mojaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Mojaus.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Mojaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mojaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mojaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mojaus pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to control Mojaus's arms but Mojaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Emelianenko has his back to the cage.
Mojaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Mojaus improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mojaus manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mojaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aimo Mojaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mojaus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aimo Mojaus!
After winning the bout, Aimo Mojaus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theron Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thieves by Ministry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Theron Morrison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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28
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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30
157 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theron Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hattori Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison cracks Hanzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanzo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanzo misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison lands a big head kick that sends Hanzo tumbling to the mat! Morrison takes a step backwards and waves Hanzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hanzo is rocked!
It looks like Hattori Hanzo has been cut.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanzo.
Oh Hanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison steps in with a hook that catches Hanzo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Morrison follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hanzo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theron Morrison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Poll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josh Kurt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Kurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kris Poll!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurt wants to clinch up but Poll keeps it at a distance.
Poll closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kurt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Poll.
Poll wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurt, who protects the arm well.
Poll has hold of Kurt's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kurt tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Poll cranks the arm and Kurt screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kurt, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kris Poll!
Kris Poll thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
219 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Young.
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to stand back up but Man is controlling him
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man passes to full mount!
Young trying desperately to get to his feet.
Young might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man content just to control the position here.
Young wants to try and get back to his feet.
Man tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man raining down hammerfists from mount.
Young is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Man with a couple of short strikes.
Man controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Young that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Man with shots to the head and body - Young looks very uncomfortable down there.
Man lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Young hang on?
Young is rocked!
It looks like Dan Young has been cut.
Man controlling from mount.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Man landing strikes from the mount.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Young taking shots to the head.
Man postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Young badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Man around the waist but Man pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Man is the winner by TKO! Man jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bambooo Man!
Bambooo Man is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bambooo Man made sure to mention his sponsor, BALCO UNIFORM in his post fight interview.
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