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Evo 2: The Ace of Spades PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Wallace looks gassed!
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taylor eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Wallace tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Alex Taylor has been cut.
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!
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oooooh!!! Wallace has knocked Taylor down with a huge combo! Wallace steps away and waves a wobbly Taylor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Taylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Taylor shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Taylor lands a head kick. Wallace smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Taylor lands with a slapping head kick.
Wallace tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor thuds his shin into the meat of Wallace's side.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Alex Taylor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alex Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Taylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace lands a left and a right that send Taylor crashing to the mat, dazed. Wallace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wallace.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wallace after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wallace feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
William Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
William Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor lands a high kick!
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor controlling the action here for a moment.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
Alex Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Guvna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler has chosen kick my ass......rehab as his entrance music. Nico Guvna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nico Guvna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler wants to clinch up but Guvna keeps it at a distance.
Guvna rushes Diggler and presses him up against the cage.
Diggler trying to stall but Guvna improves his position.
Guvna manages to break the clinch.
Diggler is looking to clinch but Guvna is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Guvna or perhaps it was just good defense by Diggler which made him look bad.
A combination from Guvna does no damage.
Guvna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guvna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guvna throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Diggler thumps Guvna with a low kick.
Guvna misses with a head kick.
Diggler tries to clinch but Guvna is having none of it.
Diggler tries to clinch up.
Guvna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guvna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggler tries to clinch up but Guvna circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggler closes the distance and pushes Guvna back into the cage.
Guvna letting Diggler take a breather here.
Guvna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diggler is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Guvna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guvna.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diggler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guvna is fighting off a takedown attempt but Diggler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guvna to the mat. Guvna regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diggler looks gassed!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guvna keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Guvna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diggler controls the pace.
Guvna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guvna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Guvna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guvna pulls Diggler in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dirk Diggler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diggler wants to clinch but Guvna slips to the side
and Guvna counters with a one-two to the body.
Diggler clinches up with Guvna and pushes him back against the cage.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guvna avoids it.
Diggler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler looking to slow down the pace here.
Guvna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggler's face.
Guvna tries to pull guard but Diggler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diggler is trying to break the clinch but Guvna has him pressed against the cage.
Guvna manages to pull guard.
Diggler stopping the sweep attempt from Guvna.
Diggler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler 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.
Guvna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guvna has his foot on Diggler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diggler motions for Guvna to come forward. Diggler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guvna thumps Diggler with a low kick.
Guvna fails with a takedown attempt.
Diggler instigates a clinch.
Guvna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diggler after a bit of a struggle.
Diggler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guvna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guvna is looking to break free of the clinch but Diggler has double underhooks.
Guvna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guvna fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guvna misses with a combination
and Diggler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Guvna is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nico Guvna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Diggler misses with a wild combination.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Diggler as Guvna shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Guvna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guvna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diggler after a bit of a struggle.
Guvna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diggler uses from the top position.
Guvna trying to keep a closed guard but Diggler is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guvna 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.
Diggler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diggler gets to his feet. Guvna looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diggler takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Diggler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guvna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guvna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggler misses with a punch to the body.
Guvna throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggler.
Diggler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guvna throws a sloppy head kick and Diggler moves out of range easily.
Guvna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggler leaves Guvna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggler scores with a nice right hand.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diggler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guvna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diggler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diggler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Guvna trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guvna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guvna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diggler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guvna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guvna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guvna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.
Guvna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggler sees it coming and defends easily.
Diggler tries to roll over but Guvna keeps him under control.
Diggler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guvna.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guvna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Guvna from controlling successfully.
Nico Guvna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guvna!
Guvna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Guvna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Guvna from controlling successfully.
Guvna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guvna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guvna is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guvna is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
Diggler trying to keep a closed guard but Guvna is proving a slippery customer.
Guvna throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guvna throws a big elbow that misses.
Guvna postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guvna won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Guvna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guvna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diggler's guard.
Guvna wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guvna is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guvna maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diggler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Guvna has cracked it and Diggler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Guvna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nico Guvna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soljahz Hawaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nazz Smooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smooth has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soljahz Hawaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nazz Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth misses with a double jab
and Hawaii counters with a two punch combo.
Hawaii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smooth takes a swing at Hawaii's ribcage but misses.
Smooth throws a head kick but Hawaii moves out of range.
Hawaii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smooth looks to land a combination but Hawaii avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hawaii misses.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses.
Hawaii looks to land a combination but Smooth avoids it well.
Smooth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawaii.
Smooth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smooth misses with a two punch combination.
Smooth digs a good hook to Hawaii's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawaii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smooth tries to bum rush Hawaii with a series of wild strikes but Hawaii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Smooth.
Nazz Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawaii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawaii dodges the ground and pound from Smooth.
Smooth slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth working the head and body with strikes.
Hawaii is breathing heavily.
Smooth staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smooth works to advance to full mount. Hawaii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hawaii is trying to stand but he's just given Smooth his back.
Smooth looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hawaii taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nazz Smooth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Judy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judge Judy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tita Zen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zen tries to clinch up.
Zen throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Judge Judy has been cut.
Zen tries to clinch there but Judy circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zen.
Judy scores with a takedown into Zen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zen being controlled here, momentarily.
Judy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zen is looking for a triangle but Judy pushes his legs off easily.
Judy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judy postures up.
Judy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judy has managed to get both his arms back between Zen's legs - danger averted.
Zen trying to keep a closed guard but Judy is proving a slippery customer.
Judy gets to his feet. Zen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zen tries to clinch there but Judy circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zen. That's going to slow Judy down.
Judy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zen is looking for a sweep.
Zen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zen taking a bit of punishment here - Judy scoring with strikes.
Zen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Judy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zen doesn't manage to clinch there - Judy circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Judy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tita Zen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zen connects with a single shot there.
Zen tries to clinch but Judy is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zen.
Zen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judy. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zen connects with a leg kick. Judy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zen feints and then cracks Judy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judy down.
Zen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Judy will feel that in the morning.
Zen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zen cracks the inside of Judy's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zen pinned against the cage. Zen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zen lands a big head kick that sends Judy tumbling to the mat! Zen takes a step backwards and waves Judy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Judy is rocked!
Zen connects with a leg kick. Judy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Judy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Judy crumples to the floor! Zen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tita Zen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Bassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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23
210 lbs
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23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Bassi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Bassi circles away.
Bassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Norris tries to clinch up
and Bassi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Norris won't be happy with that.
Norris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bassi dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Lyoto Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bassi fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris moves to clinch but Bassi breaks away
and Bassi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassi trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bassi stops Norris from standing up.
Bassi trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Norris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bassi is controlling him.
Norris can't keep his opponent in guard - Bassi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Bassi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Bassi is controlling him well.
Norris pushes Bassi off and gets back to his feet.
Bassi dodges the punch combination from Norris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a series of punches but Bassi moves out of range.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Bassi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bassi off to one side.
Lyoto Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Bassi.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bassi at a distance.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Bassi pushes him off.
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!
Norris lands a lovely overhand right.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bassi doesn't seem phased though.
Norris tries to clinch but Bassi moves out of range.
Norris closes the distance but Bassi moves to the side
and Bassi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Norris won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassi trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris tries to escape but Bassi is in control.
Norris 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.
Norris bucks up and tries to throw Bassi off but instead Bassi has got his back!
Norris is breathing heavily.
Bassi is cranking Norris's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Norris! He's tightened the choke and Norris is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Bassi!
Leonardo Bassi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jatju Etji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simmons Zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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, Jatju Etji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simmons Zak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etji tries for a takedown but Zak circles away easily
and Zak counters by clinching up.
Zak has picked Etji up - he's going for a ride! Zak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zak trying to control the action but Etji is working from the bottom.
Zak trying to advance position but Etji counters by regaining guard.
Etji looking for a triangle here. Zak is fighting it but it looks tight! Etji pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zak is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jatju Etji!
Jatju Etji was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mc Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Victory. Rashad Evans will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Mc Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Mc Duke.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mc Duke.
Evans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Evans tries to bum rush Mc Duke with a series of wild strikes but Mc Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mc Duke ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc Duke throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a right and a left that Mc Duke avoids nicely.
Mc Duke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Mc Duke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mc Duke counters with an inside leg kick.
Mc Duke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mc Duke staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Duke feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans looks gassed!
Mc Duke slips a straight right by Evans.
Mc Duke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mc Duke.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Duke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Duke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Duke.
Good leg kick by Mc Duke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Duke lands a head kick. Evans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mc Duke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mc Duke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke slips under a jab from Evans.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mc Duke connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mc Duke connects with a high kick.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mc Duke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mc Duke walks into a left hand.
Mc Duke lands with a kick to the temple. Evans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Mc Duke tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a hook but Mc Duke avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Mc Duke.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mc Duke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mc Duke. Mc Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
Mc Duke scores with a head kick.
Mc Duke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans misses with the combination.
Mc Duke thumps Evans with a low kick.
Mc Duke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mc Duke feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mc Duke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Mc Duke's shoulder, as Mc Duke tries to avoid the shot.
Evans misses with the combination.
Mc Duke lands with a kick to the temple. Evans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mc Duke connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Duke scores with a head kick. Evans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Evans is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mc Duke! Evans is out on his feet! Mc Duke rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Evans is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Evans is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mc Duke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera "Walk". Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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30
249 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez scores with a body shot.
Fernandez tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Fernandez punching from the bottom.
Fernandez wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Fernandez's hands, connecting with Fernandez's forehead.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fernandez punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fernandez avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Fernandez looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Fernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Fernandez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Fernandez is defending the position.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fernandez!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fernandez?
Fernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes but Fernandez is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernandez looks a forlorn figure.
Fernandez is rocked!
It looks like Ray Fernandez has been cut.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fernandez hang on?
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Fernandez is out cold - huge knockout for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Jon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Res fails to land the takedown.
Res shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Res seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Res stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Res is looking for a kimura here.
Jones tries to kick Res off but Res keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Res is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Res looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Res is working for a submission of some sort.
Res is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Res on the ground.
Res is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Res trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Res is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Res is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Res looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Res.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ac Res dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Res takes one on the button.
Ac Res is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Res in his tracks.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Res doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Res tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Res with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Res takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Res rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Res.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Res has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res fails to pull guard.
Res jumps guard but Jones stands there with Res around his waist. Res gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Res tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Res dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Res fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Res fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Res misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Res fails with a takedown attempt.
Res is breathing heavily.
Res tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Res tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scores with a jab.
Donk. Jones catches Res right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Res looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Res persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Res fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones catches Res with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Res should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Jones.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Res eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Res walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Res under the eye.
Jones scores with a one two! Res had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. Jones catches Res right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Res shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Res looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs Res right on the nose. Res blinks but takes it well.
Res shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Res thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Res closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Jones throws a right hand that Res ducks under and follows up with a left that Res also avoids with ease.
Res takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Res momentarily.
Jones scores with the left hand. Res knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Res looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Res shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones jabs Res to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Res's body. Res takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Res closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Res.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Res momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones stuns Res with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones cracks Res with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones catches Res with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Res takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Res is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones cracks Res with a right hand to the side of the head.
Res shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Res takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Res dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Res's head and hops out.
Res walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Res has time to react.
Res with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Res doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones sizes up Res with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Jones catches Res right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Res has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Res's head back.
Res shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones scores with a hook.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Res off the cage and back into range.
Jones lands with a straight right. Res didn't see that one coming.
Res dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Res's head and hops out.
Res drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Res takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones cracks Res with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Res shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Res walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, O'Brannigan's Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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