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SPFT 44: Kai vs. Couture PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolo Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kolo Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andriamboavonjy avoids it really well and circles away.
Andriamboavonjy tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Andriamboavonjy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Andriamboavonjy. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
A combination from Andriamboavonjy does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryant is defended easily by Andriamboavonjy.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolo Bryant.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant cracks Andriamboavonjy with a good jab.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryant slips under a jab from Andriamboavonjy.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Andriamboavonjy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a sweep.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andriamboavonjy wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Bryant passes to side control.
Andriamboavonjy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Andriamboavonjy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andriamboavonjy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!
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!
Bryant covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bryant has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bryant avoids the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Bryant controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Andriamboavonjy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Andriamboavonjy missing with punches from the back.
Andriamboavonjy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bryant hold on?
Even with his hooks in, Andriamboavonjy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Andriamboavonjy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Andriamboavonjy misses with punches from the back.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Bryant with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bryant from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bryant covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bryant avoids the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Bryant is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bryant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andriamboavonjy's arms.
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!
Bryant manages to escape to his feet.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
Andriamboavonjy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant dives in and grabs Andriamboavonjy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andriamboavonjy pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant feints a jab promting Andriamboavonjy to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andriamboavonjy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryant is defended easily by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Andriamboavonjy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a straight left.
Bryant tries to clinch up.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Andriamboavonjy avoids them all with ease.
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy checks it.
A left lands for Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bryant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andriamboavonjy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andriamboavonjy is trying to get back to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant wants to control but Andriamboavonjy is keeping him busy.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Andriamboavonjy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant controlling the action here.
Andriamboavonjy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Bryant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Andriamboavonjy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bryant has passed into side control.
Andriamboavonjy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bryant off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant avoids the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Bryant holding both Andriamboavonjy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bryant has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andriamboavonjy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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!
Bryant trying to get back to his feet but Andriamboavonjy is in full control for now.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Andriamboavonjy landing with strikes.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bryant is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Andriamboavonjy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bryant showing good submission defense here.
Andriamboavonjy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Bryant is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andriamboavonjy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bryant.
Andriamboavonjy is landing with strikes from the back.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bryant!
Bryant is rocked!
Andriamboavonjy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant is still in real trouble! Can Andriamboavonjy finish him?
Andriamboavonjy is landing big shots and Bryant is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geronimo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Geronimo Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emerson Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Geronimo Santos circles away.
Emerson Santos fails with the takedown
and Geronimo Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Geronimo Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emerson Santos, who protects the arm well.
Emerson Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Geronimo Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Geronimo Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos laying and praying for a moment but Emerson Santos takes advantage and regains half guard.
Geronimo Santos is pressing down on Emerson Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emerson Santos is holding on for now.
Emerson Santos trying to control but Geronimo Santos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Geronimo Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geronimo Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emerson Santos looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Emerson Santos has been cut.
Emerson Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Geronimo Santos goes for an armbar but Emerson Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emerson Santos.
Geronimo Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Geronimo Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos postures up.
Emerson Santos wants to control from the top but Geronimo Santos keeps moving.
Emerson Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emerson Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Geronimo Santos is retaining full guard.
Emerson Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geronimo Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emerson Santos is fighting to break Geronimo Santos's control of his arms but Geronimo Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emerson Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emerson Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geronimo Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geronimo Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geronimo Santos gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emerson Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emerson Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geronimo Santos is fending him off so far but Emerson Santos persists. Nope, Geronimo Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Geronimo Santos avoids the head kick by Emerson Santos.
Geronimo Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Geronimo Santos checks a low kick from Emerson Santos.
Geronimo Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geronimo Santos shoots for a takedown but Emerson Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emerson Santos tries for a takedown but Geronimo Santos circles away easily
and Geronimo Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emerson Santos won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos wants to take a breather but Emerson Santos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Geronimo Santos.
Emerson Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Geronimo Santos!
Geronimo Santos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Emerson Santos is not going to allow Geronimo Santos to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emerson Santos is punishing Geronimo Santos with some ground and pound.
Geronimo Santos is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Geronimo Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Geronimo Santos for a finish.
Geronimo Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Emerson Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Geronimo Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Geronimo Santos breaks Emerson Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geronimo Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emerson Santos looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geronimo Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Geronimo Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emerson Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Geronimo Santos is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emerson Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Emerson Santos stuns Geronimo Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geronimo Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Emerson Santos's guard.
Emerson Santos 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.
Geronimo Santos trying to control but Emerson Santos is working from the bottom.
Geronimo Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos looking to pass the guard.
Geronimo Santos trying to control but Emerson Santos is working from the bottom.
Geronimo Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Geronimo Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emerson Santos tries to roll over but Geronimo Santos keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Geronimo Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emerson Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Emerson Santos as Geronimo Santos shoots in.
Emerson Santos fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Emerson Santos.
Emerson Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Emerson Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Geronimo Santos.
Geronimo Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emerson Santos's guard.
Emerson Santos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Geronimo Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Geronimo Santos from advancing position.
Geronimo Santos wants to control but Emerson Santos is keeping him busy.
Emerson Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Geronimo Santos seems content to control.
Geronimo Santos moves nicely into side control.
Geronimo Santos is looking to take a break and control but Emerson Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos is looking for a sweep.
Emerson Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Geronimo Santos tries to roll over but Emerson Santos keeps him under control.
Geronimo Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Emerson Santos advancing to mount.
Geronimo Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geronimo Santos keeping moving, preventing Emerson Santos from controlling successfully.
Emerson Santos looking to pass the guard.
Emerson Santos throwing strikes from guard but Geronimo Santos blocks nicely.
Emerson Santos advances position into side control!
Emerson Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Geronimo Santos. No joy for Emerson Santos on that attempt.
Geronimo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Geronimo Santos.
Geronimo Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Emerson Santos's guard.
Emerson Santos wants to hit a switch here but Geronimo Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emerson Santos there!
Emerson Santos tries to hold on but Geronimo Santos pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geronimo Santos lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geronimo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geronimo Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geronimo Santos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Maycock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Taquito Pantalones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maycock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GG Allin - Hard Candy Cock. Pantalones has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHU-AJTn0I8 as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Maycock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Taquito Pantalones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maycock dives in and grabs Pantalones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pantalones pushes down on Maycock's head and hops out.
Maycock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pantalones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maycock somewhat.
Maycock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maycock in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pantalones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Maycock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Maycock!
A relieved looking Phil Maycock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwyane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwyane Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Wade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wade trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Wade cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Wade has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wade landing some decent shots from guard.
Wade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wade chips away with some ground and pound.
Wade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade slips nicely into half guard.
Wade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wade working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis moves into full guard.
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.
Davis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wade's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wade is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.
Wade looking for a triangle here. Davis is fighting it but it looks tight! Wade pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Davis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dwyane Wade!
A very excited looking Dwyane Wade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph D Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream (Remix). Hazardi has chosen Kunnon Mestaan Vetää feat. Elastinen & Spekti as his entrance music. Joseph D Pistone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph D Pistone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pistone looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazardi is just out of range.
Pistone throws a looping overhand right but Hazardi ducks down to avoid it.
Hazardi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pistone.
Hazardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazardi wants to clinch but Pistone slips to the side
enabling Pistone to counter with a crisp jab.
Pistone misses with a hook.
Hazardi lands a nice hook to Pistone's body. Pistone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hazardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazardi. Pistone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pistone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pistone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pistone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pistone as he avoids it easily.
Joseph D Pistone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azman Hazardi.
Hazardi lands a two punch combo.
Pistone lands a jab to the nose.
Hazardi looks for a takedown but Pistone sprawls well.
Hazardi misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone misses with a lunging right hand
and Pistone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Hazardi slams his shin into Pistone's torso.
Pistone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazardi moves away.
Hazardi throws a shot from downtown. Pistone moves away and avoids it.
Hazardi scores with a hook.
Pistone misses with a lunging right hand
and Hazardi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazardi has closed the distance and engaged Pistone in a clinch.
Hazardi trying to land knees to the body.
Pistone tries to throw a body punch but Hazardi avoids it by throwing Pistone back against the cage.
Hazardi misses with some punches.
Pistone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Hazardi.
Hazardi misses with some punches.
A short right from Hazardi.
Pistone lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazardi backwards.
Hazardi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pistone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Pistone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone stalls.
Pistone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pistone.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pistone avoiding damage.
Hazardi gets control of Pistone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hazardi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pistone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hazardi looking for subs off his back but Pistone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pistone winds up and cracks Hazardi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone trying to control the action but Hazardi is working from the bottom.
Hazardi is looking to control Pistone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hazardi avoid being mounted?
Hazardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hazardi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pistone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hazardi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pistone won't allow Hazardi to sweep him here.
Pistone looking to pass the guard.
Pistone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pistone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pistone looking to sit in guard and control but Hazardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pistone is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph D Pistone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pistone throws a lazy uppercut
and Hazardi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pistone but Pistone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazardi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hazardi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hazardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pistone is fending him off so far but Hazardi persists. Nope, Pistone circles away and we're back to standing.
Pistone connects with a body shot that sends Hazardi's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Pistone. No joy for Hazardi on that attempt.
Joseph D Pistone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azman Hazardi.
Hazardi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pistone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pistone pulls Hazardi in close to prevent any damage.
Pistone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pistone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hazardi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazardi taking shots to the head.
Pistone with shots to the head and body - Hazardi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pistone wants to control but Hazardi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hazardi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pistone.
Hazardi wants to stand up but Pistone is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pistone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pistone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pistone trying to control but Hazardi is working from the bottom.
Hazardi is trying to keep Pistone in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pistone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi trying to keep a closed guard but Pistone is proving a slippery customer.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hazardi misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone throws a good cross that connects.
Hazardi misses with an uppercut.
Pistone gets a double leg takedown into Hazardi's guard.
Hazardi keeping moving, preventing Pistone from controlling successfully.
Pistone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hazardi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hazardi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hazardi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistone cracks Hazardi with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph D Pistone!
Joseph D Pistone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream comes to the cage accompanied by War March. Kiptanui has chosen Uniikki - Pojat On Poikii feat: Elastinen & Spekti as his entrance music. Garrosh Hellscream has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiptanui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hellscream wants to get back to his feet.
Kiptanui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellscream is just riding it out for now. Kiptanui eventually gives up the hold.
Kiptanui is working for a kimura but Hellscream is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiptanui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hellscream is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kiptanui scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellscream is just riding it out for now. Kiptanui eventually gives up the hold.
Kiptanui is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hellscream as he works his way to full guard.
Kiptanui drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hellscream dives on top into guard.
Hellscream wants to stand but Kiptanui has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiptanui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiptanui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hellscream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hellscream will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiptanui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiptanui has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hellscream 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 Kiptanui.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiptanui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui can't do much from the bottom here.
Kiptanui tries to improve position but can't.
Kiptanui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kiptanui tries to get to full guard but Hellscream has control of the leg.
Hellscream trying to mount his opponent but Kiptanui defends it.
Hellscream perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kiptanui wants to control but Hellscream is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiptanui gets full guard.
Hellscream decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hellscream scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Hellscream as Kiptanui shoots in.
Kiptanui avoids the body shot from Hellscream.
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiptanui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hellscream throws a hook to the side of Kiptanui's head but Kiptanui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiptanui.
Hellscream really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiptanui fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiptanui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hellscream's calf.
Hellscream misses with a body shot.
Hellscream does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Kiptanui dominated that round.
That's time! Hellscream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hellscream avoids the head kick by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hellscream looks to land a body kick but Kiptanui moved away.
Kiptanui walks into a left hand.
Hellscream avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hellscream throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kiptanui.
Hellscream lands a high kick!
Hellscream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiptanui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hellscream pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hellscream connects with a single shot there.
Kiptanui defending well as Hellscream loads up on a big left hand.
Hellscream thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kiptanui if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiptanui shoots in looking for a takedown but Hellscream manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiptanui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiptanui looks to land a body kick but Hellscream moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kiptanui crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hellscream - the referee stops the clock and Kiptanui gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hellscream. Kiptanui manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kiptanui wants to clinch.
Kiptanui blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a spinning back kick!
Hellscream misses with a head kick.
Hellscream works the jab nicely.
Kiptanui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hellscream scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hellscream blocks a head kick by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui lands a leg kick that knocks Hellscream off balance momentarily.
Kiptanui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hellscream circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrosh Hellscream is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiptanui wants to clinch up but Hellscream keeps it at a distance.
Hellscream avoids a kick to the body.
Kiptanui instigates a clinch.
Hellscream struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiptanui controls his hands.
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiptanui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiptanui moves out of range of the body kick.
Hellscream goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hellscream connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiptanui. Kiptanui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellscream misses with an uppercut. Kiptanui saw that one coming.
Kiptanui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiptanui connects with a leg kick. Hellscream looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hellscream walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiptanui checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hellscream checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiptanui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellscream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiptanui manages to avoid it.
Kiptanui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellscream.
Kiptanui wants to clinch up but Hellscream keeps it at a distance.
Hellscream tries to land a leg kick but Kiptanui saw it coming and moves away.
Kiptanui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiptanui looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiptanui.
Hellscream lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui throws a wild body kick that Hellscream sees coming a mile off.
Kiptanui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiptanui tries to work over Hellscream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiptanui blocks a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiptanui or not.
Kiptanui missing with knees to the body.
Hellscream lands with a left to the head.
Hellscream lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiptanui is breathing heavily.
Hellscream lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiptanui backwards.
Hellscream blocks a body shot from Kiptanui.
Hellscream on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiptanui looking to throw knees to the head but Hellscream is blocking nicely.
Kiptanui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hellscream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hellscream lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiptanui backwards.
Kiptanui slows down the pace here.
Kiptanui missing with knees to the body.
Hellscream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellscream is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Hellscream.
Hellscream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hellscream managing to block the knees to the body from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui pulls Hellscream into guard.
Kiptanui has his foot on Hellscream's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hellscream works his way back into a safe position though.
Hellscream wants to stand but Kiptanui has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiptanui working a defensive guard here.
Hellscream wants to stand but Kiptanui is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hellscream decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kiptanui, up you get!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiptanui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiptanui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream dominated that second round.
That's time! Hellscream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hellscream throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hellscream shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiptanui eats them both and turns towards Hellscream to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kiptanui throws a sloppy head kick and Hellscream moves out of range easily.
Kiptanui moves out of range of the leg kick from Hellscream.
Kiptanui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiptanui dodges the punch combination from Hellscream.
Kiptanui lands with a slapping head kick.
Kiptanui connects with a solid leg kick.
Hellscream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kiptanui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hellscream.
A head kick misses from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellscream swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiptanui slips a straight right by Hellscream.
Nice body kick there by Kiptanui.
Hellscream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiptanui was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellscream.
Kiptanui throws the kick towards the body but Hellscream avoids it.
Kiptanui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellscream to score with a decent uppercut.
Gabriel Kiptanui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellscream looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiptanui is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiptanui eats them both and turns towards Hellscream to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kiptanui's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hellscream connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiptanui scrambles back to his feet.
Hellscream looks to land a body kick but Kiptanui moved away.
Hellscream keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiptanui gets the takedown into side control.
Kiptanui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kiptanui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiptanui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kiptanui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hellscream is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hellscream is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiptanui has knee on belly momentarily but Hellscream bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kiptanui is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hellscream to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellscream is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui looking to sit in guard and control but Hellscream gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kiptanui looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hellscream puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hellscream is stalling here. Kiptanui is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hellscream seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kiptanui has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hellscream wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream stops Kiptanui from passing to mount.
Kiptanui scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hellscream to see if he's OK.
Hellscream can't do much from the bottom here.
Kiptanui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Kiptanui.
I think Kiptanui 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garrosh Hellscream!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage misses the shot to the body.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rampage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arkley misses with an uppercut. Rampage saw that one coming.
Arkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rampage.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampage.
Arkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arkley tries to clinch up but Rampage circles away and keeps his distance.
Arkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rampage closes the distance and clinches up with Arkley, looking for a takedown. Rampage pushes Arkley against the cage but Arkley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rampage has his takedown stuffed
and Arkley counters with a body kick that stops Rampage in his tracks momentarily.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Arkley throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley scores with a nice strike.
Arkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rampage manages to avoid it.
Rampage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rampage.
Arkley scores with a push kick.
Arkley tries to sprawl but Rampage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arkley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rampage is looking to advance position but Arkley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage tries to lock up and control but Arkley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkley controlling from the full mount.
Rampage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage tries to hold on but Arkley postures up.
Arkley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rampage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arkley is pressing down on Rampage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rampage is holding on for now.
James Arkley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rampage blocks a head kick by Arkley.
Arkley tries to clinch there but Rampage circles away.
Rampage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage lands with a nice body punch.
Arkley is looking to clinch.
James Arkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown but Arkley shows good takedown defense.
Arkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rampage misses with a wild body shot.
Rampage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arkley is fending him off so far but Rampage persists. Nope, Arkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Rampage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arkley's waist but Arkley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rampage off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rampage scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Rampage throws a lazy right hand but Arkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arkley pushes Rampage away with a front kick.
Rampage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arkley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Arkley cracks Rampage with an open hand slap.
Arkley closes the distance and clinches.
Rampage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arkley after a bit of a struggle.
Rampage is looking for a takedown.
Arkley looking to throw knees to the head but Rampage is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Arkley.
Arkley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rampage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rampage avoids it.
Arkley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rampage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rampage controls his hands.
Rampage takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mike Rampage has been cut.
Arkley lands a right hand.
Arkley lands a body punch.
Arkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arkley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arkley lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley lands a nice uppercut.
Arkley lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Arkley.
Arkley lands a knee to the body.
Arkley with a knee to the head.
Rampage is rocked!
Arkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Rampage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arkley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rampage won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arkley works on Rampage's body with a couple of short punches.
Arkley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rampage won't want to take too many of those.
Arkley presses Rampage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arkley digs a right hand underneath Rampage's ribcage. Rampage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
James Arkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arkley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rampage with a big uppercut! Rampage tries to clinch up but Arkley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rampage to the mat! Rampage covers up and Arkley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Arkley!
A very excited looking James Arkley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut.
Nokea misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Nokea thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivanovic tries to clinch there but Nokea circles away.
Nokea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ivanovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Nokea is a slippery customer.
Nokea is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivanovic throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanovic preventing the sweep.
Nokea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ivanovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic is trying to maintain the position but Nokea is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Nokea from advancing to side control.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nokea to get the leverage.
Ivanovic is trying to maintain the position but Nokea is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanovic tries to kick Nokea off but Nokea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to control Nokea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Nokea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nokea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanovic defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nokea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ivanovic!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic tries to hold on but Nokea pushes him away.
Ivanovic has given up his back.
Ivanovic rolls, trying to escape but Nokea keeps control of the position.
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!
Ivanovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nokea controls the action.
Nokea has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ivanovic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nokea doesn't have the hooks in and Ivanovic manages to turn into his guard.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Nokea.
Nokea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic content to stall in guard here.
Nokea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ivanovic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ivanovic!
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nokea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanovic 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nokea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.
Ivanovic stands and throws Nokea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rile Nokea will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nokea throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Nokea loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
A big left from Nokea misses.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Nokea misses.
Nokea misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nokea connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Boris Ivanovic has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Nokea. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Nokea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanovic to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Nokea blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rile Nokea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nokea throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Nokea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nokea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Nokea.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nokea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to land a leg kick but Nokea saw it coming and moves away.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nokea on the side of the head.
Nokea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Nokea might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nokea throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Nokea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic wants to clinch up but Nokea keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nokea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ivanovic, right into the meat.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Nokea misses.
Nokea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nokea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Nokea.
Nokea throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Nokea is breathing heavily.
Nokea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nokea. That did some damage!
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokea throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rile Nokea has been cut.
Rile Nokea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Nokea off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokea.
Nokea misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nokea thinking.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nokea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nokea looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
Nokea throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Nokea.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ivanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Ivanovic is looking to wear down Nokea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ivanovic cracks Nokea with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Nokea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Nokea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nokea with a poor takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nokea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea tries to move into range but Ivanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nokea's sensitive parts.
Nokea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Nokea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nokea walks into a straight right hand from Ivanovic.
Nokea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic wants to clinch up but Nokea keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovic catches Nokea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
Nokea looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nokea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nokea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanovic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nokea throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a head kick.
Ivanovic scores with a nice strike.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanovic as he jumps to the side.
Ivanovic clinches.
Come on Ivanovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Nokea avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nokea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokea trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
Ivanovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nokea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nokea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanovic misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nokea is trying to drag Ivanovic to the mat but Ivanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boris Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Nokea takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivanovic taking a breather.
Ivanovic missing with knees to the body.
Nokea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ivanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivanovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nokea is defending well for now.
Ivanovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nokea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Ivanovic lands a knee to the body.
Ivanovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nokea wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nokea.
Ivanovic trying to land knees to the body.
Nokea managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic gets underhooks to prevent Nokea's takedown attempt.
Ivanovic lands a shot to the body.
Ivanovic lands a knee to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivanovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ivanovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivanovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nokea avoids a wild elbow strike from Ivanovic.
Nokea wants a takedown.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nokea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovic is leaning against Nokea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nokea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nokea blocks a body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nokea can do to turn this around?
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokea's elbow.
Ivanovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nokeas head.
Nokea gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Nokeais looking to pass into half guard but Ivanovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ivanovic is in guard.
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!
Ivanovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nokea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nokea is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ivanovic is in real trouble.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanovic 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Ivanovic!
Boris Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lime White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Yep. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lime White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Tyler.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White throws a leg kick but Tyler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyler lands with a right hand.
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
White misses with a low kick.
White misses with the combination.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyler lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt.
White lands with a right hand.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Tyler drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White trying to control the position.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Tyler wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyler has White in his guard.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyler 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Tyler is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyler working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Tyler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyler working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
White wants to stand but Tyler is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White tries to land a front kick but Tyler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Tyler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White wants to improve his position but Tyler is controlling well.
Tyler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tyler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tyler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of White's face.
White is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler lands a heavy shot. That's hurt White! Tyler sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless White and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler retains his welterweight title!
Jake Tyler very nearly forgot to thank Revolution Fatigues amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama said knock you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Kai closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Kai throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Kai misses with a body punch
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai has control of Couture's left arm, preventing Couture from doing any damage.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai is pulling down on Couture's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Toshihiro Kai just wasn't active enough.
Couture misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters by clinching up.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kai checks the leg kick.
Kai feints a jab promting Couture to slip. Kai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Couture slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kai lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Toshihiro Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Kai sprawls well.
Couture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kai's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Couture is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kai has escaped and now he's on top!
Kai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Couture's guard.
Kai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kai defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kai wants to stand and escape but instead Couture has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Couture throws a strike but Kai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kai wanted to stand there but Couture had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Kai is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshihiro Kai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Couture feints and as Kai raises his hands in defense, Couture changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couture is looking to advance position but Kai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kai is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Couture looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Couture back to the cage. Kai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Toshihiro Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Couture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Couture scores with a decent looking hook.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kai swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Couture misses with a leg kick.
Kai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Couture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kai digs a good body shot into Couture's ribs.
Couture tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Couture thuds a left hand into Kai's body.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Couture.
Some wild striking there from Kai.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Couture slips under a jab from Kai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai blocks the body kick.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Couture staying out of range there.
Kai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kai forces Couture back against the cage and clinches.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Kai.
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!
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Kai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Couture lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai scores with a hook.
Couture scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai looks to throw a body kick
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Couture.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture misses with a leg kick
and Kai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture misses with a body shot
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Couture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kai drives through and clinches with Couture against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Kai lands a left hand.
Kai prevents a body shot from Couture.
Couture jumps guard but Kai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Couture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Kai.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Couture is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Kai avoids the body shot from Couture.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Couture scores with a shot to the body.
Kai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kai misses with a kick to the body
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Couture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kai thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Kai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Couture lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
Couture throws a right hand that Kai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kai also avoids with ease.
Couture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kai counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Couture is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Kai is looking to clinch.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture swinging wildly here.
Couture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kai under the eye.
Kai moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
Kai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai thuds his right hand into Couture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture scores with a leg kick.
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Kai works the jab nicely.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Couture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Toshihiro Kai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Kai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Couture punishes Kai's body with a nice straight punch.
Couture throws a right hand that Kai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kai also avoids with ease.
Couture throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Kai scores with a one two! Couture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Kai fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Kai tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kai slips a jab from Couture.
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with an inside leg kick.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Kai throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture misses with a low kick.
A jab from Couture misses.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into Kai's guard.
Kai being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Couture is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brandon Couture wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kai misses with a hook
and Couture counters with a low kick, right behind Kai 's knee.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Couture.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow Couture down.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Kai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Kai does no damage.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Kai sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Couture.
Couture throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kai wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Couture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Couture throws a front kick that sends Kai stumbling back into the cage.
Kai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Couture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kai wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Couture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Couture's back!
Couture just trying to survive but Kai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Couture turns into Kai and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Kai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing Kai from standing up.
Couture is looking for a triangle but Kai pushes his legs off easily.
Kai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kai gets to his feet. Couture looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kai misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Kai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Couture.
A punch lands to the side of Couture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai tries to clinch up.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture swings around for an armbar but Kai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Couture's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brandon Couture made sure he mentioned Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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