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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helppo Heikki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Spishak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spishak doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikki circles away.
Heikki throws a series of punches but Spishak avoids them all with ease.
Heikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heikki shoots in and bounces Spishak off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Heikki scoring with some ground and pound.
Spishak has his foot on Heikki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heikki works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spishak is looking for a triangle but Heikki pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heikki throwing strikes but missing.
Spishak is looking for a triangle but Heikki pushes his legs off easily.
Spishak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spishak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spishak looking for a guillotine here but Heikki defends easily.
Heikki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak keeping moving, preventing Heikki from controlling successfully.
Heikki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spishak keeping moving, preventing Heikki from controlling successfully.
Spishak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heikki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spishak's head.
Spishak is looking for a triangle but Heikki pushes his legs off easily.
Spishak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spishak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heikki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spishak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spishak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Heikki has his hands clasped together but Spishak extends an breaks Heikki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Spishak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Spishak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rony Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Riccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rony Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Riccio!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccio closes the distance and clinches.
Riccio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Riccio lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riccio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Riccio avoiding damage.
Riccio landing knees to the head.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riccio.
Riccio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Come on Riccio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riccio lands a knee to the head.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Riccio landing knees to the head.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Riccio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccio lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez has Riccio pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Riccio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riccio lands a knee to the head.
Riccio connects with a knee to the head.
Riccio lands a nice knee to the body.
Riccio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Riccio with a knee to the head.
Riccio leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riccio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rony Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riccio scores with a knee to the head.
Riccio with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Riccio.
Riccio slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Riccio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riccio.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riccio working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Riccio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riccio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Riccio dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Riccio darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riccio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Riccio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riccio lands a nice knee to the body.
Riccio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccio lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Riccio crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccio lands a knee to the body.
Riccio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Riccio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Riccio stalling against the ropes.
Riccio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Riccio working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Riccio lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccio lands an elbow inside.
Riccio lands a nice knee to the body.
Riccio landing knees to the head.
Sanchez is rocked!
The referee calls for Riccio to work.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riccio obliges.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Riccio is struggling to control the position.
Riccio lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccio scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rico Riccio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riccio lands a damaging elbow.
Riccio drops Sanchez with a big knee straight up the middle! Sanchez is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccio moves into the clinch.
Riccio connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riccio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccio with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Riccio to work.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Riccio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Riccio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Riccio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riccio lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Riccio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Riccio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riccio moves into the clinch.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riccio lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccio has Sanchez pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Sanchez is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Riccio - that's hurt Sanchez badly! Oh, another knee lands and Sanchez is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Sanchez doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rico Riccio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jules Winnfield was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Freddy Lee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winnfield misses with a double jab.
Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winnfield blocks a leg kick.
Jr avoids the body shot from Winnfield.
Winnfield takes a swing at Jr's ribcage but misses.
Winnfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winnfield looks to land a combination but Jr avoids it well.
Jr moves away from the strike by Winnfield.
Winnfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jr at a distance.
Winnfield avoids the head kick by Jr.
Winnfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr misses with a leg kick.
Winnfield swinging wildly here.
No luck for Jr with that takedown attempt.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Freddy Lee Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Winnfield. No joy for Jr on that attempt.
Jr defending well as Winnfield loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Winnfield misses.
Winnfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Winnfield throws a nice looking combination but Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winnfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winnfield lands with a hook. Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield sends Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Winnfield is motioning to the referee to let Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jr is rocked!
A combination from Winnfield does no damage.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winnfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winnfield throws a combination that misses
and Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winnfield throws a right hand that Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr also avoids with ease.
Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winnfield tries to avoid it but Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winnfield to the ground. Winnfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winnfield.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Winnfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winnfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Winnfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winnfield misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Jr.
Winnfield throws a big shot that misses.
Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Winnfield throws a nice looking combination but Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winnfield lands a jab to Jr's midsection.
Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winnfield.
Winnfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winnfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freddy Lee Jr's cut is getting worse.
Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winnfield sprawls well. Winnfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Winnfield missing with a left hand there. Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winnfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Jr avoids the body shot from Winnfield.
Winnfield lands a body shot.
Jr lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr cracks the inside of Winnfield's front leg.
Winnfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jr shoots in but Winnfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jr.
No joy there for Winnfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield lands a body shot.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winnfield as he avoids it easily.
Jr slips a jab from Winnfield.
Winnfield checks the leg kick.
Winnfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winnfield.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winnfield drops Jr with a beautiful combination! Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winnfield is looking for the KO!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jr.
No joy there for Winnfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winnfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Winnfield has cracked Jr with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Winnfield lands another huge swinging hook and Jr tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jr, before Winnfield can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jules Winnfield!
After winning the bout, Jules Winnfield 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 Dominickoy Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Wagon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos comes to the ring accompanied by bodies. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wagon's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
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164 lbs
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Wagon!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagon has a takedown stuffed.
Sotiropoulos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wagon eats them both and turns towards Sotiropoulos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wagon lands with a hook. Sotiropoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sotiropoulos tries to bum rush Wagon with a series of wild strikes but Wagon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sotiropoulos sprawls well. He's pushed Wagon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Sotiropoulos misses.
Wagon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sotiropoulos did well to prevent Wagon getting side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wagon 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wagon is keen to just control but Sotiropoulos is a slippery customer.
Wagon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sotiropoulos sees it coming and defends easily.
Wagon trying to work for an americana but Sotiropoulos has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotiropoulos is keeping the position for now.
Wagon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sotiropoulos's head.
Wagon wants to control from the top but Sotiropoulos keeps moving.
Sotiropoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wagon wants to get up but he can't break Sotiropoulos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sotiropoulos wants to stand but Wagon is controlling the position.
Wagon trying to control but Sotiropoulos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagon wants to pass the guard but Sotiropoulos is keeping the position.
Wagon looking to sit in guard and control but Sotiropoulos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sotiropoulos wants to stand but Wagon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wagon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sotiropoulos tries to stand but Wagon is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sotiropoulos 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos won't allow Wagon to sweep him here.
Sotiropoulos stands up from Wagon's guard - Sotiropoulos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that Wagon ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagon also avoids with ease.
Wagon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Wagon.
Sotiropoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wagon.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagon slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wagon has a takedown stuffed.
Wagon checks a leg kick nicely.
Wagon scores with a sloppy right hand. Sotiropoulos should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Sotiropoulos as Wagon shoots in.
Sotiropoulos stuffs the takedown.
Wagon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sotiropoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagon looks for a takedown but Sotiropoulos sprawls well.
Wagon dodges the punch combination from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos throws a series of punches but Wagon moves out of range.
Sotiropoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Wagon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Wagon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wagon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sotiropoulos stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Wagon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sotiropoulos which made him look bad.
Wagon looks gassed!
Wagon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotiropoulos but Sotiropoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotiropoulos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotiropoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Wagon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wagon misses with a takedown attempt - Sotiropoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sotiropoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Sotiropoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wagon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sotiropoulos.
Wagon looks to land a left hand but Sotiropoulos moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Sotiropoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Wagon dodges the punch combination from Sotiropoulos.
Nice sprawl there from Sotiropoulos as Wagon shoots in.
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that Wagon ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagon also avoids with ease.
Wagon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotiropoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wagon somewhat.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Wagon.
Sotiropoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Sotiropoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sotiropoulos cracks Wagon with a good jab.
Wagon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sotiropoulos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagon tries to score with a low kick but Sotiropoulos moves his leg out of the way.
Wagon tries to clinch up but Sotiropoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sotiropoulos swinging wildly here.
Sotiropoulos stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagon. Wagon gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sotiropoulos looks to land a combination but Wagon avoids it well.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Sotiropoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sotiropoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sotiropoulos misses with a wild combination.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown but Sotiropoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagon throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagon misses with a takedown attempt - Sotiropoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wagon is breathing heavily.
Sotiropoulos tries to bum rush Wagon with a series of wild strikes but Wagon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagon dodges the punch combination from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown but Sotiropoulos shows good takedown defense.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sotiropoulos as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Wagon as he checks the leg kick.
Wagon fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Sotiropoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sotiropoulos throws a series of punches but Wagon moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagon misses with a body shot.
Sotiropoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sotiropoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sotiropoulos duly obliges.
Wagon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wagon misses with a takedown attempt - Sotiropoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sotiropoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wagon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sotiropoulos's head.
Sotiropoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wagon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagon wants to control from the top but Sotiropoulos keeps moving.
Sotiropoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagon manages to get himself to full guard.
Sotiropoulos stands and steps away. Wagon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos connects with a right hand. Wagon shakes it off.
Sotiropoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wagon. Wagon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wagon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotiropoulos pinned against the ropes. Sotiropoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagon shoots in but Sotiropoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotiropoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wagon slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Wagon slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagon.
A lazy left from Sotiropoulos finds it's target.
Sotiropoulos misses with the combination.
Wagon fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotiropoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sotiropoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wagon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sotiropoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Sotiropoulos throws a series of punches but Wagon avoids them all with ease.
Sotiropoulos throws a right and a left that Wagon avoids nicely.
Sotiropoulos swinging wildly here.
Wagon misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sotiropoulos. No joy for Wagon on that attempt.
Sotiropoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Sotiropoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagon doesn't seem phased though.
Wagon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sotiropoulos as Wagon shoots in.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Wagon.
No joy there for Sotiropoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sotiropoulos misses with a double jab.
Wagon dodges the punch combination from Sotiropoulos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sotiropoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wagon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos cracks Wagon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sotiropoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wagon.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown but Sotiropoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sotiropoulos throws a nice looking combination but Wagon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotiropoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wagon somewhat.
Wagon looks for a takedown but Sotiropoulos sprawls well.
Sotiropoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Sotiropoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wagon.
Sotiropoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sotiropoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that Wagon ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagon also avoids with ease.
Sotiropoulos misses with a wild combination.
Sotiropoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Wagon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wagon slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos throws a series of punches but Wagon avoids them all with ease.
Sotiropoulos misses with an uppercut.
Wagon shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotiropoulos as he jumps to the side.
Sotiropoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Wagon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that Wagon ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagon also avoids with ease.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagon closes the distance and clinches up with Sotiropoulos, looking for a takedown. Wagon pushes Sotiropoulos against the ropes but Sotiropoulos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotiropoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Sotiropoulos as Wagon shoots in.
Sotiropoulos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wagon slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos throws a combination. Wagon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sotiropoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotiropoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sotiropoulos swivels and escapes.
Sotiropoulos swinging wildly here.
Sotiropoulos cracks Wagon with an open hand slap.
Wagon misses with a takedown attempt - Sotiropoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sotiropoulos. No joy for Wagon on that attempt.
Wagon lands with an uppercut that bounces Sotiropoulos off the ropes and back into range.
Wagon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagon tries for a takedown but Sotiropoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotiropoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagon slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Wagon fails to land the takedown.
Wagon dives in and grabs Sotiropoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sotiropoulos pushes down on Wagon's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagon.
Sotiropoulos scores with a hook.
Sotiropoulos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotiropoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sotiropoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wagon checks it well.
Sotiropoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotiropoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sotiropoulos 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
An intense looking Dominickoy Sotiropoulos took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im the best!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhomber Vernius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn Shaunessey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhomber Vernius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaughn Shaunessey!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaunessey has managed to clinch.
Vernius takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch.
Shaunessey tries to clinch up but Vernius circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaunessey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaunessey closes the distance and pushes Vernius back into the ropes.
Shaunessey leaning against his opponent.
Vernius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernius takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rhomber Vernius has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaunessey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernius, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shaunessey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vernius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vernius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Shaunessey to keep the fight standing.
Vernius is trying to pull guard but Shaunessey turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaunessey. Vernius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaunessey misses with a double jab.
Vernius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vernius fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomber Vernius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaunessey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaunessey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey clinches up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey breaks from the clinch.
Shaunessey gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaunessey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaunessey connects with a knee to the head.
Vernius fails to pull guard.
Shaunessey looking to throw knees to the head but Vernius is blocking nicely.
Shaunessey breaks from the clinch.
Shaunessey misses with a leg kick.
Shaunessey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaunessey connects with a leg kick. Vernius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vernius is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Shaunessey! Vernius is out on his feet! Shaunessey rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vernius is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vernius is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaughn Shaunessey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamuh comes to the ring accompanied by http://youtu.be/q6FNpV7-cyo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Mamuh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamuh moves in looking to clinch but Snitch pushes him off.
Mamuh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snitch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mamuh's guard.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Mamuh is keeping the position.
Mamuh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mamuh 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.
Snitch won't allow Mamuh to get back to his feet.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Mamuh keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Snitch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Snitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamuh throws a right hand that Snitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Snitch also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch lands a leg kick that knocks Mamuh off balance momentarily.
Snitch dodges the punch combination from Mamuh.
Mamuh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snitch back to the ropes. Mamuh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mamuh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamuh is looking to slow Snitch down with leg kicks.
Mamuh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Mamuh is keeping the position.
Snitch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snitch wants to control but Mamuh is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mamuh stops Snitch from passing to mount.
Mamuh defending against the ground and pound.
Snitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamuh, who protects the arm well.
Snitch lands a few punches from side control.
Snitch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamuh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamuh, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Mamuh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamuh can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamuh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snitch 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.
Snitch trying to control from half guard but Mamuh is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snitch wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamuh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamuh wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snitch trying to control from half guard but Mamuh is working away.
Mamuh gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mamuh misses with a shot to the body
and Snitch counters with a single leg into guard. Mamuh didn't expect that.
Mamuh controls Snitch momentarily but Snitch frees himself.
Snitch advances to half guard.
Mamuh is defending against the submission attempts here by Snitch.
Snitch prevents Mamuh from improving his position.
Mamuh wants to control but Snitch is keeping busy.
Snitch is looking for a kimura but Mamuh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snitch to get the leverage.
Snitch lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch thows a huge punch but Mamuh dodges it nicely.
Snitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamuh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamuh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamuh is defending against the submission attempts here by Snitch.
Mamuh is defending against the submission attempts here by Snitch.
Snitch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh trying to control from the bottom.
Mamuh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Snitch is trying to control. Mamuh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamuh wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
Mamuh trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Snitch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamuh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh tries to get to full guard but Snitch has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mamuh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snitch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mamuh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snitch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snitch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamuh is trying to control Snitch's posture but Snitch avoids it.
Mamuh is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh taking a bit of punishment here - Snitch scoring with strikes.
Snitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamuh, who protects the arm well.
Mamuh regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamuh pushes Snitch off looking to stand but Snitch dives back in and keeps control.
Snitch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snitch is nestled in close to Mamuh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mamuh is refusing to be controlled, as Snitch sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mamuh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamuh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamuh fails to land with a series of punches.
Snitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamuh swivels and escapes.
Mamuh throws a hook to the side of Snitch's head but Snitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamuh tries to lock up and control but Snitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamuh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snitch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mamuh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mamuh is trying desperately to improve position.
Snitch fails to advance to Mamuh's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snitch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mamuh turns into him and now he's in Snitch's guard.
Snitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamuh is one step ahead there.
Mamuh won't allow Snitch to get back to his feet.
Mamuh looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamuh is controlling him.
Snitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamuh is looking to work some ground and pound but Snitch has wrist control.
Snitch is trying to control the position but Mamuh postures up.
Mamuh wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamuh closes the distance but Snitch moves to the side
and Snitch counters with a left and a right that stings Mamuh.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamuh.
Joe Mamuh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamuh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamuh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamuh misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh darts in trying to clinch
so Snitch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mamuh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snitch is controlling him.
Mamuh working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snitch trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
Snitch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snitch postures up in Mamuh's guard and throws a big left but Mamuh blocks it.
Mamuh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snitch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamuh pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snitch is trying to maintain the position but Mamuh is very close to passing his half guard.
Snitch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snitch 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Kuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuno has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. 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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146 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Kuno!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuno throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarkson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kuno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clarkson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clarkson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarkson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clarkson 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.
Kuno wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarkson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clarkson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarkson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clarkson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuno keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clarkson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clarkson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clarkson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarkson is aware though and is defending well.
Clarkson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clarkson passes Kuno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuno controlling the position for now.
Clarkson thows a huge punch but Kuno dodges it nicely.
Clarkson thows a huge punch but Kuno dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson is trying for a kimura here. Kuno looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clarkson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Clarkson!
A relieved looking Trevor Clarkson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keane has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Roy Keane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keane wants to land a leg kick but McGarry is out of range.
McGarry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keane is breathing heavily.
Keane throws a low kick but McGarry moves out of range easily.
Keane misses with a low kick.
McGarry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGarry is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGarry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarry prevents Keane from improving his position.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGarry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGarry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane is rocked!
McGarry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Keane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGarry lands a big elbow - Keane is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McGarry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo McGarry!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graciano Pizzaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen has chosen Ennio Morricone - A Fistful Of Dollars as his entrance music. Graciano Pizzaman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Graciano Pizzaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizzaman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pizzaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Pizzaman tries to keep at a distance but Larsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pizzaman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pizzaman can't break the clinch.
Larsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larsen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Graciano Pizzaman has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larsen.
Larsen looking to throw knees to the head but Pizzaman is blocking nicely.
Larsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Larsen landing knees to the body.
Pizzaman is breathing heavily.
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!
Nice elbow from Larsen.
Larsen lands a nice elbow.
Graciano Pizzaman's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Larsen.
Larsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graciano Pizzaman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pizzaman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pizzaman takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larsen.
Jeez, Graciano Pizzaman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Graciano Pizzaman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lars Larsen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lars Larsen made sure he mentioned 5th Round Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
264 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Santiago's head but Santiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santiago thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
Santiago slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier dives in and scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Frazier is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
Frazier stands up over Santiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier has gone for a leg lock! Santiago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frazier's guard.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Santiago passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frazier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frazier is looking for a sweep.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frazier is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier manages to get back to half guard.
Frazier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago tries to pass to full mount but Frazier defends it.
Santiago wants to control but Frazier is keeping him busy.
Santiago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frazier tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Frazier wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
Well, if Santiago is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Santiago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frazier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santiago is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Santiago has his foot on Frazier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frazier works his way back into a safe position though.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago trying to control the position.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Frazier forces Santiago back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frazier to the mat! Frazier manages to get full guard.
Santiago trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santiago in side control, throwing shots but Frazier defends.
Frazier is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to improve his position.
Frazier parries the strikes from Santiago easily there. Santiago is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frazier to escape.
Frazier is trying to improve his position.
Frazier dodges the ground and pound from Santiago.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santiago is controlling him well.
Frazier regains half guard there - taking advantage of Santiago's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Santiago moves into full mount! Frazier won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santiago avoids the attempt from Frazier to control.
Santiago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Frazier tries to hold on but Santiago postures up.
Frazier is desperately trying to improve his position but Santiago has a good base and remains in mount.
Santiago looking to control but Frazier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santiago throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Frazier because Santiago loaded up on that one.
Frazier wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Santiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago scoring with strikes but Frazier is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to secure an arm triangle but Frazier defends it well.
Frazier tries to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
Frazier is squirming around, avoiding Santiago's attempts to control the action.
Frazier taking shots to the head.
Santiago looking to control but Frazier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frazier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santiago prevents Frazier from getting the reversal.
Frazier tries to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago prevents Frazier from getting the reversal.
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!
Frazier gets back to half guard.
Frazier is not content to let Santiago control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
Santiago is looking to pass Frazier's guard but actually Frazier recovers to full guard.
Santiago won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frazier as he jumps to the side.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frazier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frazier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but Frazier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santiago is trying to maintain the position but Frazier is very close to passing his half guard.
Santiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santiago dives on top into guard.
Frazier controls Santiago momentarily but Santiago frees himself.
Frazier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago is sitting in close to Frazier's body. Frazier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Santiago is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Santiago is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Frazier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Frazier!
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