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Thralls of Fighting 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Straub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happy Lucky had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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188 lbs
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176 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
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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
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Straub!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucky misses with the combination.
Straub tests Lucky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucky throws a series of punches but Straub avoids them all with ease.
Lucky tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucky looks for the body kick but Straub saw that one coming.
Lucky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Straub closes the distance and clinches.
Straub lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Straub is taking a breather. Lucky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Straub not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Straub in particular looking to stall.
Straub working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Straub seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Straub has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Straub throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Straub has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lucky's face.
BOOM! Straub connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straub lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lucky is in a horrible position here. Straub smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Straub content just to control the position here.
Straub can't control as he wanted to and Lucky manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Straub in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucky is staying active underneath Straub, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Straub is pressing down on Lucky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucky is holding on for now.
Straub is nestled in close to Lucky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Straub not doing much here.
Straub is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub trying to control the pace.
Straub not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Straub is controlling the pace.
Straub's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Todd Straub hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lucky throws a right hand that Straub ducks under and follows up with a left that Straub also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Straub dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucky misses with a double jab
and Straub counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lucky!
Straub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Straub landing strikes from the mount and Lucky is in trouble!
Straub postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lucky looks a forlorn figure.
Straub controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Straub wants to control the pace but Lucky is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Straub controlling his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Todd Straub hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lucky looks to land a body kick but Straub moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky throws a series of punches but Straub moves out of range.
Straub blocks a low kick nicely.
Lucky throws a series of punches but Straub avoids them all with ease.
Lucky misses with a double jab
and Straub counters with a two punch combo.
Lucky throws a right and a left that Straub avoids nicely.
Lucky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straub clinches up against the cage.
Lucky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Straub is trying to push Lucky away but Lucky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Straub breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Straub looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Straub looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straub 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.
Straub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Straub wants to control from the top but Lucky keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Todd Straub has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Straub connects with a crisp jab.
Straub clinches with his opponent.
Lucky is working for takedown but Straub is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucky is trying to pull guard but Straub has him pressed against the cage.
Straub breaks the clinch.
Straub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucky, pushing him back against the cage.
Straub looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Straub gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Lucky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Straub misses with a head kick.
Lucky misses with a combination
and Straub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucky misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucky throws a nice looking combination but Straub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Straub to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Straub wants to pass the guard but Lucky is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Straub 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. This is the final round!
Lucky misses with a head kick.
Lucky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Straub has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Straub circles away quickly and effectively.
Straub feints and as Lucky raises his hands in defense, Straub changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Straub slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Straub stands up and waves to Lucky to follow him.
Lucky throws a lazy head kick
and Straub counters with a series of strikes. Lucky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Lucky.
Lucky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Straub controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lucky is wriggling around but Straub manages to pass to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub trying to control from half guard but Lucky is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Todd Straub.
Straub clinches up with Lucky and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Straub shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Straub fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucky looks to land a combination but Straub avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucky drops his hands momentarily and Straub takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Straub dodges the punch combination from Lucky.
Straub cracks Lucky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd Straub is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Straub.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Straub decides to stand back up. Straub steps back and let's Lucky get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Straub.
Straub decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Straub thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucky's head.
Straub performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Straub throwing shots but Lucky is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Todd Straub has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Straub has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lucky wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Lucky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucky tries to pull guard but Straub holds him up against the cage and eventually Lucky drops back down to his feet.
Straub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Straub lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Straub 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Straub wants to control but Lucky is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Straub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Straub has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Straub!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Henderson (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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bitag tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Bitag's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitag working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitag controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Bitag keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Evan Henderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Henderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bitag's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag is pulling down on Henderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Henderson, at least for the moment.
Bitag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson wants to stand but Bitag has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bitag is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitag is retaining full guard.
Bitag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitag is adopting a defensive guard.
Ben Bitag has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Bitag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bitag some visible discomfort.
Bitag is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working over Bitag with some ground and pound. Bitag looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Bitag is defending the position.
Bitag actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson stalling.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bitag is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bitag trying to control from the bottom.
Bitag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Bitag is looking to get back to full guard here but Henderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag struggling a bit here.
Henderson trying to control the action but Bitag is working from the bottom.
Bitag trying to control but Henderson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bitag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bitag is covering up but some of the strikes from Henderson are getting through and doing damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitag just trying to survive but Henderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitag turns into Henderson and is now in his guard.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bitag!
Bitag tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bitag is looking to escape.
Bitag slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitag keeps working.
Bitag trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Henderson manages to pass to mount!
Henderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bitag wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Bitag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag tries to improve his position but instead Henderson has taken his back!
Henderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bitag trying to control the position but Henderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Henderson lands punches and elbows.
Bitag manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henderson's guard. Nice work there by Bitag.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ben Bitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bitag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitag avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bitag to the mat! Bitag manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson trying to control but Bitag is working from the bottom.
Bitag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson won't allow Bitag to sweep him here.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson passes Bitag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson winds up and cracks Bitag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bitag trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bitag pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bitag decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bitag throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bitag looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henderson passes into half guard.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bitag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson wants to stand up but Bitag is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bitag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bitag wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bitag is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Evan Henderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Bitag circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson has Bitag up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitag manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bitag shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henderson trying to advance position but Bitag counters by regaining guard.
Bitag keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Bitag is looking for a triangle here but Henderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henderson happy to just control the position for now.
Henderson wants to control but Bitag is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bitag sneaks back into half guard.
Bitag is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Bitag looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is trying to control. Bitag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bitag wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitag is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bitag knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bitag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson prevents Bitag from improving his position.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Bitag is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evan Henderson.
Bitag clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Henderson pulls guard successfully.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bitag defends well.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Bitag trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Bitag is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bitag is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bitag lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Bitag is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henderson!
Ben Bitag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitag has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Henderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bitag.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ty Kuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Lundvquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Up Again. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Kuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henrik Lundvquist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundvquist thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lundvquist wants to clinch
and Kuno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lundvquist tries to clinch
and Kuno counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundvquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Lundvquist.
Kuno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuno counters with a two punch combo.
Lundvquist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kuno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundvquist is just out of range.
Kuno just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundvquist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuno keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kuno misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuno takes a swing at Lundvquist's ribcage but misses.
Kuno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lundvquist counter with a right hand.
Kuno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundvquist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuno moves away.
Lundvquist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kuno.
Ty Kuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuno lands a slapping body shot.
Kuno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundvquist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuno.
Lundvquist ducks under a wild hook from Kuno.
Kuno throws a right and a left that Lundvquist avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Kuno misses.
Kuno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundvquist moves in looking to clinch but Kuno pushes him off.
Lundvquist lands with a kick to the temple. Kuno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuno. Lundvquist does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist wants to clinch but Kuno slips to the side
letting Kuno counter with a right hand.
Kuno connects with a single shot there.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno is having none of it.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno moves out of range.
Lundvquist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundvquist wants to clinch.
Lundvquist tries to clinch up but Kuno circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuno tries to bum rush Lundvquist with a series of wild strikes but Lundvquist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundvquist moves in looking to clinch but Kuno pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundvquist is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuno.
Kuno throws a body punch but Lundvquist moves out of range.
Kuno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist connects with a body shot that sends Kuno's belly button to the back.
Kuno misses the shot to the body.
Kuno lands a really nice looking cross but Lundvquist seems unphased.
Kuno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kuno misses with a wild body shot.
Lundvquist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuno.
Kuno throws the left hand but Lundvquist avoids the punch easily.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno moves away
and Kuno counters with a left to the body.
Lundvquist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno moves out of range.
Lundvquist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuno.
Lundvquist tries to clinch up but Kuno circles away and keeps his distance.
Lundvquist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kuno misses.
Kuno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuno connects with a jab.
Kuno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundvquist manages to avoid it.
Kuno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lundvquist counters with a leg kick.
Kuno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lundvquist thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuno misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuno. That snapped Lundvquist's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundvquist misses the shot to the body.
Kuno misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundvquist moves away.
Kuno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundvquist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuno.
Kuno misses the jab.
Kuno thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Kuno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundvquist.
The crowd cheers as Kuno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lundvquist doesn't seem phased though.
Lundvquist tries to clinch
and Kuno counters with a nice uppercut.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lundvquist thinking.
Lundvquist wants to clinch
and Kuno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuno throws a lazy uppercut
and Lundvquist counters with a right hand to the body.
Lundvquist tries to clinch up.
Kuno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuno lands a head shot.
Kuno loads up on a big right hand but Lundvquist slips the punch.
Kuno lands a jab-cross combination.
Lundvquist moves away from the strike by Kuno.
Kuno misses with an uppercut
and Lundvquist counters with a left to the body.
Kuno lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundvquist avoids the body shot from Kuno.
Lundvquist doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuno circles away.
Kuno lands an overhand right.
Kuno connects with a body shot that sends Lundvquist's belly button to the back.
Lundvquist wants to clinch.
Kuno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lundvquist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lundvquist wants to clinch.
Lundvquist moves away from the strike by Kuno.
Lundvquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lundvquist darts in trying to clinch
and Lundvquist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ty Kuno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lundvquist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lundvquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kuno does no damage.
Kuno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters circling - Kuno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuno keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundvquist throws a shot to the body.
Lundvquist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno is having none of it.
Kuno swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundvquist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundvquist manages to avoid it.
Lundvquist doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuno circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuno.
Kuno takes a swing at Lundvquist's ribcage but misses.
Lundvquist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundvquist is looking to clinch but Kuno is avoiding it.
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno is having none of it.
Kuno lands a nice hook to Lundvquist's body. Lundvquist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ty Kuno is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuno misses with a hook. Lundvquist ducked under it nicely.
Lundvquist closes the distance but Kuno moves to the side
and Lundvquist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist cracks Kuno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuno throws a big shot that misses.
Kuno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundvquist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuno.
Kuno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuno looks to land a right hand but Lundvquist moved out of range.
Lundvquist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuno looks to land a left hand but Lundvquist moved out of range nicely.
Lundvquist moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundvquist moves to clinch but Kuno breaks away
and Kuno counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundvquist tries to clinch up but Kuno circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuno throws a right hand that Lundvquist ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundvquist also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundvquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Kuno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lundvquist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuno.
Kuno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundvquist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lundvquist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuno misses with a series of wild punches.
Lundvquist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundvquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Kuno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuno misses with a body shot.
Kuno misses with a wild body shot.
Lundvquist ducks under a wild hook from Kuno.
Lundvquist is looking to clinch.
Kuno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lundvquist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuno takes a swing at Lundvquist's ribcage but misses.
Kuno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lundvquist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundvquist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuno lands a nice looking body shot.
Lundvquist tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundvquist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lundvquist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuno misses with a right hand
and Kuno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lundvquist darts in trying to clinch
and Kuno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lundvquist is looking to clinch but Kuno is avoiding it.
Kuno misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuno misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundvquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuno misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kuno misses.
Kuno connects with a body shot.
Kuno keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundvquist ducks under a wild hook from Kuno.
Lundvquist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuno scores with a body shot.
Lundvquist moves in looking to clinch but Kuno pushes him off.
Lundvquist moves to clinch but Kuno breaks away
and Kuno counters with a left to the body.
Kuno throws a body punch but Lundvquist moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuno counters with a left to the body.
Lundvquist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuno.
Lundvquist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henrik Lundvquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundvquist tries to clinch but Kuno moves out of range.
Lundvquist wants to clinch but Kuno slips to the side
and Kuno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuno misses with a hook.
Kuno misses with a hook.
Lundvquist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kuno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lundvquist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuno rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuno misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundvquist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuno throws a series of strikes that have Lundvquist backpedaling.
Kuno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundvquist moves to clinch but Kuno breaks away
and Kuno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundvquist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuno throws a series of punches but Lundvquist avoids them all with ease.
Lundvquist is looking to clinch but Kuno is avoiding it.
Lundvquist wants to clinch up but Kuno keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lundvquist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuno counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Kuno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Kuno!
A relieved looking Ty Kuno 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zew Whoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Woo's choice of entrance music: Papercut. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
145 lbs
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20
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zew Whoosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Woo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoosh throws out a loose jab but Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whoosh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woo's waist but Woo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whoosh off to one side.
Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Whoosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woo fails to land the takedown.
Woo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Woo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whoosh avoids it really well and circles away.
Whoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woo.
Jin Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whoosh gets the takedown into side control.
Whoosh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Woo is not content to let Whoosh control the position.
Woo wants to control but Whoosh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoosh trying to control the position but Woo is working away.
Woo struggling a bit here.
Whoosh throws an elbow but Woo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Woo gets back to half guard.
Whoosh not doing much here.
Whoosh stands up and beckons Woo to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo throws a head kick that misses.
Woo tries to bum rush Whoosh with a series of wild strikes but Whoosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whoosh throws a leg kick but Woo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whoosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo is trying to control but can't.
Woo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whoosh kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Whoosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoosh misses with a head shot. Woo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Whoosh trying to control but Woo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Whoosh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Woo keeping moving, preventing Whoosh from controlling successfully.
Whoosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Woo has wrist control.
Whoosh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Woo lands with a cross.
Whoosh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whoosh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Woo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whoosh wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woo shoots in but Whoosh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zew Whoosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Woo.
Whoosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woo as he avoids it easily.
Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Whoosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whoosh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woo sprawls well. Woo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whoosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Whoosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown by Woo or perhaps it was just good defense by Whoosh which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zew Whoosh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woo tries to clinch there but Whoosh circles away.
Woo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Woo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whoosh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woo.
Woo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whoosh kicks Woo off and gets back to his feet.
Whoosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Woo.
Woo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woo moves in looking to clinch but Whoosh pushes him off.
Woo throws a right and a left that Whoosh avoids nicely.
Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Whoosh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woo lands a nice shot that snaps Whoosh's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Woo or perhaps it was just good defense by Whoosh which made him look bad.
Woo tries to clinch up but Whoosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woo moves in looking to clinch but Whoosh pushes him off.
Woo fails to land the takedown.
Zew Whoosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Woo.
Woo is breathing heavily.
Whoosh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whoosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woo as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Whoosh misses.
Whoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Woo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whoosh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Woo wants to stand but Whoosh is controlling the position.
Woo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whoosh.
Whoosh stands and steps away. Woo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woo shoots in but Whoosh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Woo throws a head kick but Whoosh moves out of range.
Whoosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woo pinned against the cage. Woo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Woo tries to clinch there but Whoosh circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Whoosh. No joy for Woo on that attempt.
Woo tries to clinch but Whoosh moves away
and Whoosh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Woo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whoosh wants to stand and escape but instead Woo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Woo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whoosh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Woo looks to land a combination but Whoosh avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whoosh is in Woo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whoosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whoosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woo is looking to stand up but Whoosh isn't so interested in that idea.
Whoosh scoring with some ground and pound.
Whoosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whoosh throwing strikes but missing.
Woo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whoosh is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zew Whoosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Whoosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woo is fending him off so far but Whoosh persists. Nope, Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
Whoosh misses with a leg kick.
Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Whoosh throws a head kick but Woo moves out of range.
Whoosh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whoosh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whoosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Whoosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woo.
Whoosh avoids a kick to the body.
Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woo.
Woo tries to clinch up.
Woo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo tries to sprawl but Whoosh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Whoosh seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whoosh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Woo wants to control but Whoosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woo.
Whoosh wants to control from the top but Woo keeps moving.
Whoosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whoosh controlling from the top position.
Whoosh wants to stand but Woo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woo 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.
Woo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whoosh.
Whoosh looking to sit in guard and control but Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Woo stops Whoosh from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo is looking to stand up but Whoosh won't let him.
Woo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whoosh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Woo dives into side control.
Whoosh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Woo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jin Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whoosh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whoosh tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Woo.
Zew Whoosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whoosh taking a bit of punishment here - Woo scoring with strikes.
Zew Whoosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo scoring with punches from side control.
Woo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Whoosh pushes Woo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Woo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Woo lands a few punches from side control.
Woo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Woo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whoosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Whoosh!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woo raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Whoosh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jin Woo.
I think Whoosh 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zew Whoosh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tgme Pro Hd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tgme Pro Hd!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir stuffs the takedown attempt from Pro Hd. Pro Hd gets slowly back to his feet.
Noir misses with a double jab.
Noir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pro Hd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pro Hd fails to land the takedown.
Vince Noir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tgme Pro Hd.
Pro Hd with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pro Hd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pro Hd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pro Hd looks gassed!
Pro Hd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noir tries to avoid it but Pro Hd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noir to the ground. Noir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pro Hd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noir lands a right hook to the body.
Noir jabs Pro Hd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir thumps Pro Hd with a low kick.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Pro Hd's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pro Hd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Pro Hd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pro Hd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noir jabs at Pro Hd's body.
Noir connects with a right hand. Pro Hd shakes it off.
Noir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pro Hd in his tracks.
Pro Hd is rocked!
Noir drops Pro Hd with a straight right hand, right on the button! Noir follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Noir!
An out of breath Vince Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeney has chosen When We Ride as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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21
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Deeney!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deeney defends it nicely.
Guida has a takedown stuffed.
Guida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeney's waist but Deeney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guida off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida drives through with a takedown into Deeney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guida tries to stand but Deeney is controlling from the bottom.
Deeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deeney wants to stand but Guida is controlling the position.
Guida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deeney can't keep his opponent in guard - Guida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deeney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guida.
Deeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guida.
Guida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Guida wants to pass to mount but Deeney is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guida lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guida thows a huge punch but Deeney dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida throwing shots but Deeney is blocking nicely.
Guida wants to pass the guard but Deeney is defending well.
Guida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guida is trying to control. Deeney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guida prevents Deeney from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeney is staying active underneath Guida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deeney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guida prevents Deeney from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida thows a huge punch but Deeney dodges it nicely.
Guida working Deeney over with strikes.
Guida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guida trying to control the action but Deeney is working from the bottom.
Deeney tries to roll over but Guida keeps him under control.
Guida is nestled in close to Deeney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida is looking for a kimura here.
Guida is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Guida throws a strike but Deeney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida stands up over Deeney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deeney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guida stopping the sweep attempt from Deeney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Guida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Deeney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeney wants it to stay on the feet.
Guida clinches up against the cage.
Deeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Clay Guida has been cut.
Deeney lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Guida won't want to take too many of those.
Guida wants to take the fight to the mat but Deeney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deeney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Deeney.
Deeney is working Guida over against the cage.
Deeney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
Deeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deeney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guida up against the cage.
Guida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guida wants the takedown. Deeney is fighting it off but Guida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Deeney's guard against the cage.
Guida wants to control from the top but Deeney keeps moving.
Guida wants to stand and escape but instead Deeney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida controlling the position.
Guida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Deeney off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Deeney checks a leg kick.
Guida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deeney avoids it really well and circles away.
Guida moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida has Deeney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guida wants a takedown.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deeney lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeney stalling in the clinch but Guida improves position.
Deeney scores with a knee to the head.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
Guida takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeney connects with a knee to the head.
Deeney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guida up against the cage.
Deeney crunches a lovely knee into Guida's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Guida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deeney landing knees to the head.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Deeney.
Guida wants to take the fight to the mat but Deeney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Guida won't want to take too many of those.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guida tries for a takedown but Deeney manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Deeney lands an elbow that stopped Guida in his tracks for a moment.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Deeney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Deeney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guida closes the distance and clinches.
Deeney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guida.
Guida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeney gets underhooks to prevent Guida's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida has Deeney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deeney working Guida over with knees to the body.
Deeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guida's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Deeney lands a nice shot to the body.
Deeney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney landing knees to the head.
Guida is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deeney is defending well.
Knees to the body from Deeney.
Deeney landing knees to the body.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeney obliges.
Deeney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeney obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Deeney.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Guida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deeney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guida as Deeney tries to tie him up.
Guida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeney is pressed up against the cage. Guida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deeney down to the mat. Deeney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guida gets a clinch.
Guida wants to take the fight to the mat but Deeney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deeney tries to stall but Guida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deeney landing knees to the head.
Clay Guida's cut is getting worse.
Deeney pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Deeney's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney landing knees to the body.
Guida cracks Deeney with a nice body shot.
Guida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deeney regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guida postures up and lands a big shot to Deeney's brow.
Guida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deeney's head.
Clay Guida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Deeney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deeney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Deeney!
Mark Deeney managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $42), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonder comes into the arena with Nine Inch Nails The Perfect Drug blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaughn Shaunessey!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaunessey takes one on the button.
Shaunessey throws out a leg kick but Wonder moves out of range and Shaunessey only half commits.
Wonder blocks a head kick by Shaunessey.
Shaunessey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaunessey is looking to slow Wonder down with leg kicks.
Shaunessey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wonder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wonder throws a wild body kick that Shaunessey sees coming a mile off.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses.
Shaunessey tries to clinch but Wonder moves out of range.
Shaunessey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Wonder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaunessey tries to clinch there but Wonder circles away.
Shaunessey misses with a head kick.
Shaunessey throws a head kick but Wonder moves out of range.
Shaunessey moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shaunessey.
It looks like Willy Wonder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonder tries to pull guard but Shaunessey won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wonder looks to throw the jab but Shaunessey is out of range.
Shaunessey motions for Wonder to come forward. Shaunessey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaunessey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wonder looks to throw the jab but Shaunessey is out of range.
Shaunessey throws a leg kick but Wonder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaunessey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wonder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shaunessey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaunessey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wonder lands a two punch combo.
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!
Shaunessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonder moves away.
Vaughn Shaunessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder wants to clinch.
Shaunessey pushes Wonder away with a front kick.
Shaunessey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonder.
Shaunessey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vaughn Shaunessey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonder checks the leg kick.
That kick from Shaunessey tenderised Wonder's leg. Wonder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wonder is breathing heavily.
Wonder tries to clinch up.
Shaunessey misses with a body kick.
Shaunessey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wonder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaunessey is looking to clinch but Wonder is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaunessey misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaunessey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that half lands.
Wonder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaunessey.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaunessey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wonder will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaunessey scores with a push kick.
Wonder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaunessey connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaunessey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaunessey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses.
Shaunessey scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaunessey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaunessey misses with a wild body shot.
Shaunessey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wonder's calf.
Shaunessey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonder.
Shaunessey gets a clinch.
Shaunessey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonder avoids it.
Shaunessey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaunessey breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaunessey throws a wild body kick that Wonder sees coming a mile off.
Wonder blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Shaunessey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shaunessey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaunessey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wonder checks a low kick from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey throws a leg kick but Wonder checks it.
Shaunessey throws a push kick but Wonder slaps the foot to one side.
Willy Wonder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaunessey feints and then cracks Wonder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wonder down.
Wonder misses the jab.
Shaunessey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Shaunessey blocks the low kick.
Shaunessey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonder, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaunessey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaunessey missing with knees to the body.
Shaunessey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaunessey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonder avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey manages to break the clinch.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses.
Shaunessey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonder, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaunessey scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaunessey slows down the pace here.
Wonder is trying to break the clinch but Shaunessey is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Shaunessey.
Wonder managing to block the knees to the body from Shaunessey.
Wonder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wonder is trying to break the clinch but Shaunessey is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaunessey misses with a body kick.
Wonder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaunessey doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
Shaunessey misses with a low kick.
Shaunessey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaunessey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Shaunessey misses
enabling Wonder to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaunessey tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaunessey misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shaunessey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
Wonder misses with a double jab.
Wonder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wonder wants to clinch.
Shaunessey misses with a head kick.
Shaunessey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaunessey throws a head kick but Wonder moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaunessey.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shaunessey throws a low kick, looking for Wonder's leg but Wonder calmly moves out of range.
Shaunessey lands a front kick.
Shaunessey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wonder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaunessey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wonder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaunessey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaunessey lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Wonder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaunessey moves in looking to clinch but Wonder pushes him off.
Shaunessey throws a head kick but Wonder moves out of range.
Shaunessey forces Wonder back against the cage and clinches.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch.
Wonder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaunessey is out of range and Wonder settles back down.
Shaunessey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaunessey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wonder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaunessey misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Shaunessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shaunessey is looking to slow Wonder down with leg kicks.
Wonder throws a leg kick but Shaunessey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaunessey tries to land a front kick but Wonder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaunessey tried to score with a low kick but Wonder checks it.
Shaunessey lands a jab.
Shaunessey slips a jab and a cross from Wonder.
Wonder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaunessey throws a sloppy head kick and Wonder moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Shaunessey.
Wonder is looking to clinch.
Shaunessey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaunessey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey closes the distance and clinches.
Shaunessey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaunessey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaunessey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn Shaunessey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaunessey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wonder tests Shaunessey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaunessey fails to land with a series of punches.
Wonder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shaunessey clinches up against the cage.
Wonder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaunessey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey misses with a punch to the body.
Shaunessey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wonder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaunessey lands a jab to Wonder's midsection.
Shaunessey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that half lands.
Wonder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shaunessey can pounce on him.
Shaunessey connects with a high kick.
Shaunessey throws a series of punches but Wonder moves out of range.
Wonder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey is looking to land body kicks.
Wonder scores with a punch to the head.
Shaunessey tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Wonder with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
Shaunessey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wonder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaunessey scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaunessey connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaunessey darts in and clinches Wonder up against the cage.
Shaunessey has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Wonder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaunessey stalling the fight.
Vaughn Shaunessey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaunessey breaks from the clinch.
Willy Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaughn Shaunessey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaunessey 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaughn Shaunessey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Linkin Park- The catalyst. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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239 lbs
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230 lbs
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Brawler
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Good kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Vegh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegh thows a leg kick but Shimazu checks it
and Shimazu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shimazu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegh throws a right hand that Shimazu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shimazu also avoids with ease.
Vegh feints and as Shimazu raises his hands in defense, Vegh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shimazu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shimazu keeping full guard, as Vegh tries to pass.
Shimazu wants to sweep here but Vegh controlling him for the moment.
Shimazu is looking to sinch up a triangle. Vegh throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shimazu's body to avoid the submission. Shimazu has instead reached around Vegh's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shimazu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Shimazu!
William Shimazu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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