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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockwood has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bukharin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bukharin drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bukharin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lockwood has his hands clasped together but Bukharin extends an breaks Lockwood's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bukharin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Bukharin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hugh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugh feints and as Hasashi raises his hands in defense, Hugh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hugh has managed to get both his arms back between Hasashi's legs - danger averted.
Hugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hasashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugh is one step ahead there.
Hugh stays in close to Hasashi's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hugh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Hugh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Hugh.
Hugh stuffs the takedown.
Hugh misses with a straight left.
Hugh drives through with a takedown into Hasashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hugh 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.
Hugh looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugh advances to half guard.
Hasashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hugh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hugh trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Hugh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hasashi tries to clinch but Hugh is having none of it.
Hasashi misses with a takedown
and Hugh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hasashi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugh controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hugh is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hugh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Hugh!
Mike Hugh is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoff Gutenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristoff Gutenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Evans!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gutenburg counters with a two punch combo.
Gutenburg misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gutenburg avoids the body shot from Evans.
Gutenburg throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Gutenburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Gutenburg dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Evans.
Gutenburg parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gutenburg to escape.
Gutenburg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenburg has his hands clasped together around Evans's back. He's all about the action.
Evans is trying to control. Gutenburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gutenburg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Evans.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutenburg keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutenburg is on top in guard.
Gutenburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutenburg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping full guard, as Gutenburg tries to pass.
Gutenburg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gutenburg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gutenburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gutenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gutenburg is looking to clinch.
Gutenburg fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutenburg misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutenburg sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans thows a huge punch but Gutenburg dodges it nicely.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gutenburg wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Gutenburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans wants to stand up but Gutenburg is controlling the position.
Gutenburg is controlling Evans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gutenburg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kristoff Gutenburg.
Gutenburg shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gutenburg slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gutenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutenburg.
Gutenburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gutenburg tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutenburg rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gutenburg breaks the clinch.
Gutenburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoff Gutenburg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gutenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans feints a jab promting Gutenburg to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutenburg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kristoff Gutenburg has been cut.
Gutenburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Gutenburg instigates a clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gutenburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutenburg has double underhooks.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Gutenburg is controlling him.
Gutenburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutenburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gutenburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Gutenburg wants to stall.
Gutenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Gutenburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutenburg somewhat.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Gutenburg rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gutenburg jumps guard.
Gutenburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Gutenburg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Gutenburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutenburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Gutenburg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Gutenburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gutenburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Evans!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gutenburg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gutenburg looking to ground and pound but Evans is blocking nicely.
Gutenburg controlling from mount.
Evans is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutenburg controlling from the full mount.
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 Kristoff Gutenburg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoff Gutenburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gutenburg works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Gutenburg tries to sprawl but Evans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gutenburg keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
Gutenburg trying to control from the bottom.
Gutenburg pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans throws a series of punches but Gutenburg moves out of range.
Gutenburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutenburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans throws a hook but Gutenburg avoids it easily.
Gutenburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans looks for a takedown but Gutenburg sprawls well.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Gutenburg ducks down to avoid it.
Kristoff Gutenburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Gutenburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gutenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Gutenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gutenburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gutenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Gutenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans lands a jab to Gutenburg's midsection.
Kristoff Gutenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutenburg fails to land the takedown.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gutenburg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mark Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutenburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mark Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Gutenburg with that takedown attempt.
Gutenburg closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Gutenburg just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
Gutenburg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Evans regains guard.
Kristoff Gutenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is wriggling around but Gutenburg manages to pass to half guard.
Gutenburg controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoff Gutenburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutenburg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoff Gutenburg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Urutaka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Vic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urutaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Urutaka!
Urutaka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vic lands with some strikes.
Urutaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vic wants to finish this one by submission but Urutaka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vic.
Vic lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Urutaka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Urutaka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vic misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Urutaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Urutaka is looking to escape.
Vic goes for an armbar but Urutaka turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Urutaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urutaka preventing the sweep.
Vic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Urutaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urutaka counters with a single leg into guard. Vic didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vic 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.
Vic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Urutaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Urutaka keeping moving, preventing Vic from controlling successfully.
Vic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Urutaka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Urutaka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Urutaka!
Vic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vic is refusing to be controlled, as Urutaka sits in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vic trying to control but Urutaka postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka decides to stand up.
Vic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urutaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vic is breathing heavily.
Urutaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vic tries to clinch but Urutaka is having none of it.
Urutaka takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Vic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urutaka tries to land a knee to the head but Vic blocks with his arms.
Urutaka has hold of one of Vic's legs. Vic is fighting the takedown attempt but Urutaka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Urutaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vic.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Urutaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vic wants to control but Urutaka is having none of it.
Vic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vic is trying to control but can't.
Urutaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vic defends it well.
Vic is looking to control Urutaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vic avoid being mounted?
Urutaka seems to be working for a kimura but Vic defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Urutaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Urutaka trying to control but Vic is working from the bottom.
Urutaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urutaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urutaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vic keeping moving, preventing Urutaka from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vic is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vic drops back looking for a leg! Urutaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Urutaka manages to kick Vic off! Vic jumps back into Urutaka's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Urutaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vic trying to control but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Urutaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vic is pushing down on Urutaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Urutaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Vic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urutaka keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka is in trouble now - Vic has advanced to mount!
Urutaka has left one of his arms exposed and Vic doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Urutaka screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Vic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Lightyear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightyear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshal.
It looks like Buzz Lightyear has been cut.
Marshal moves into range and clinches up with Lightyear.
Lightyear tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshal smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshal tries to circle away but Lightyear has him pinned against the cage.
Marshal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lightyear backwards.
Lightyear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshal tries to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling the position.
Lightyear is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Lightyear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Lightyear has double underhooks.
Marshal is trying to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Marshal.
Marshal pushes Lightyear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lightyear gets control of Marshal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lightyear will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lightyear is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal wants to stand but Lightyear is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lightyear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshal is aware though and is defending well.
Marshal wants to get up but he can't break Lightyear's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lightyear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshal is one step ahead there.
Marshal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightyear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lightyear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lightyear looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal won't allow Lightyear to sweep him here.
Marshal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightyear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lightyear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshal prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal gets underhooks to prevent Lightyear's takedown attempt.
Lightyear is breathing heavily.
Marshal has had enough of the clinch but Lightyear keeps him there for the moment.
Lightyear tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshal stops a takedown attempt from Lightyear.
Marshal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lightyear up against the cage.
Marshal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lightyear or not.
Lightyear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lightyear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Marshal.
Lightyear keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshal's efforts to push away.
Marshal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Lightyear has double underhooks.
Lightyear wants a takedown.
Marshal is trying to break free.
Lightyear fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal is working Lightyear over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal lands with a right to the head.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal cracks Lightyear with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightyear keeps control of Marshal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Marshal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Marshal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Lightyear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Marshal misses.
Lightyear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
Marshal has Lightyear up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightyear wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marshal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lightyear decides to pull guard.
Lightyear is trying to keep Marshal in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lightyear, up you get!
Marshal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marshal.
Lightyear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshal prevents it.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal clinches up against the cage.
Come on Marshal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshal pushes Lightyear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshal trying to stall but Lightyear improves his position.
Lightyear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Lightyear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightyear looking for a takedown.
Marshal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal is trying to break free.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marshal wants to stand but Lightyear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marshal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal clinches.
Stephen Marshal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lightyear is trying to pull guard but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshal lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshal tries to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling the position.
Lightyear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightyear backwards.
Marshal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal is trying to break the clinch but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal is trying to break the clinch but Lightyear has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marshal tries to circle away but Lightyear has him pinned against the cage.
Marshal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lightyears head.
Marshal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightyear pulls Marshal into guard.
Lightyear wants to sweep here but Marshal controlling him for the moment.
Lightyear looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marshal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshal wants to stand up but Lightyear has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lightyear wants to improve his position but Marshal is controlling well.
It looks like Marshal is going to stand back up.
Marshal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshal throws a right hand that Lightyear ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightyear also avoids with ease.
Buzz Lightyear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz Lightyear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lightyear fails with the takedown.
Marshal moves into the clinch.
Lightyear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lightyear gets a clinch.
Lightyear drags the fight down to the ground.
Lightyear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lightyear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal is looking to stand up but Lightyear won't let him.
Lightyear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshal is looking to stand up but Lightyear won't let him.
Lightyear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshal keeps working.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet.
Lightyear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lightyear is trying to control. Marshal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lightyear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshal sees it coming and defends easily.
Marshal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lightyear.
Lightyear stops Marshal from getting back to his feet.
Lightyear looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightyear is trying to work for a kimura but Marshal is defending well.
Buzz Lightyear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Marshal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshal tries to kick Lightyear off but Lightyear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buzz Lightyear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Lightyear.
Marshal is staying active underneath Lightyear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lightyear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshal is just riding it out for now. Lightyear eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Marshal fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshal darts in and clinches Lightyear up against the cage.
Lightyear can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Lightyear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightyear is trying to pull guard but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal is working Lightyear over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightyear missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Lightyear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshal 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Marshal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Buscemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percy Priest!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Buscemi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Priest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buscemi throws a leg kick that misses.
Buscemi has managed to clinch.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks with his arms.
Buscemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priest keeps the fight on the outside.
Buscemi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks with his arms.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks with his arms.
Priest trying to land knees to the body.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks it.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks it.
Buscemi lands a nice elbow.
Buscemi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buscemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buscemi fails with a takedown attempt.
Buscemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Priest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest pushes Buscemi up against the cage in a clinch.
Buscemi breaks from the clinch.
Priest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Buscemi.
Priest stuffs the takedown attempt from Buscemi. Buscemi gets slowly back to his feet.
Priest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buscemi.
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Buscemi looking to throw knees to the head but Priest is blocking nicely.
Priest misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buscemi.
Buscemi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Buscemi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Buscemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buscemi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Priest pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priest misses with a knee to the head.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buscemi.
Priest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks it.
Priest looking to throw knees to the head but Buscemi is blocking nicely.
Buscemi misses with a knee strike.
Buscemi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Priest blocks it with crossed arms.
Buscemi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buscemi is breathing heavily.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Priest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Priest unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buscemi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Priest takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buscemi effectively controlling the action here.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buscemi goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buscemi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Priest takes an elbow to the forehead.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks with his arms.
Priest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buscemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buscemi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buscemi breaks the clinch.
Priest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buscemi.
Priest moves into the clinch.
Buscemi can't break the clinch.
Buscemi goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buscemi misses with a takedown attempt - Priest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buscemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Priest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buscemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priest rushes Buscemi and presses him up against the cage.
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 Steve Buscemi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Priest moves into the clinch.
Priest misses with a knee to the head.
Buscemi avoiding damage.
Buscemi has Priest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Priest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Priest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buscemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Priest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Priest trying to land knees to the body.
Buscemi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest has managed to clinch.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
Buscemi avoiding damage as Priest throws knees to the body.
Priest is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buscemi is defending well for now.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks it.
Buscemi gets control of Priest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buscemi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Buscemi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buscemi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard.
Buscemi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Priest, up you get!
Buscemi tries for a takedown but Priest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buscemi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Priest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Buscemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest gets a clinch.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks it.
Buscemi tries to pull guard but Priest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Priest misses with a knee to the head.
Priest missing with knees to the body.
Buscemi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buscemi managing to block the knees to the body from Priest.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks it.
Priest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks with his arms.
Buscemi is trying to drag Priest to the mat but Priest just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Priest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buscemi lands an elbow inside that Priest shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Priest misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buscemi.
Buscemi lands a damaging elbow.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Buscemi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Priest in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Buscemi manages to break the clinch.
Buscemi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buscemi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Priest to get to his feet.
Priest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Priest but Priest pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Buscemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buscemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Priest but Priest pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priest moves into the clinch.
Priest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Priest looking to throw knees to the head but Buscemi is blocking nicely.
Buscemi is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
Priest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buscemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest missing with knees to the body.
Priest looking to throw knees to the head but Buscemi is blocking nicely.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Percy Priest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
Buscemi lands an elbow just above Priest 's eye.
Buscemi avoiding damage as Priest throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buscemi.
Buscemi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buscemi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Priest pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buscemi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Buscemi is trying to pull guard but Priest turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buscemi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Buscemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Steve Buscemi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Priest clinches up with Buscemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Priest tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buscemi avoids it.
Buscemi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buscemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buscemi misses with a wild combination.
Priest darts in and clinches Buscemi up against the cage.
Buscemi jumps guard but Priest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Priest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buscemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Priest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buscemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priest clinches with his opponent.
Buscemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Priest misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve Buscemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buscemi swinging wildly here.
Buscemi misses with a takedown attempt - Priest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Buscemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Buscemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buscemi misses with a knee strike.
Buscemi is trying to drag Priest to the mat but Priest just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Priest misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest landing knees to the body.
Priest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buscemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Priest lands a knee to the head.
Priest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but Buscemi blocks with his arms.
Buscemi is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
Priest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buscemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Priest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buscemi gets control of Priest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buscemi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Buscemi wants to get back to his feet but Priest is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Priest landing some decent shots from guard.
Buscemi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Steve Buscemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Priest really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buscemi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buscemi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest gets to his feet. Buscemi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Buscemi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Priest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Priest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buscemi blocks it with crossed arms.
Buscemi avoiding damage as Priest throws knees to the body.
Buscemi jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priest scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Percy Priest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buscemi pulls Priest in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percy Priest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buscemi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Buscemi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Jones.
It looks like Josh Williams has been cut.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Williams.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams is rocked!
That has opened up Josh Williams's cut even more.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinched against the cage, Jones lands a big elbow that drops Williams! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Williams is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Belcole (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Belcole!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner throws a sloppy head kick and Belcole moves out of range easily.
Belcole has managed to clinch.
Belcole decides to pull guard.
Steinbrenner won't allow Belcole to sweep him here.
Belcole has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steinbrenner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Steinbrenner moves into the clinch successfully.
Steinbrenner breaks from the clinch.
Steinbrenner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belcole connects with a knee to the head.
Steinbrenner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Belcole controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Belcole.
Belcole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steinbrenner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belcole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steinbrenner uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcole is working an open guard so Steinbrenner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Belcole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinbrenner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcole fails to land the takedown.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Belcole.
Belcole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steinbrenner pushes Belcole up against the cage in a clinch.
Steinbrenner breaks from the clinch.
Belcole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinbrenner moves out of range as Belcole strikes.
Belcole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belcole looks gassed!
Steinbrenner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belcole!
Belcole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinbrenner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steinbrenner throws some wild stikes that Belcole manages to avoid easily.
Steinbrenner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steinbrenner controlling from the full mount.
Belcole tries to hold on but Steinbrenner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belcole is looking to escape.
Steinbrenner stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Steinbrenner takes the fight into the clinch.
Steinbrenner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belcole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinbrenner avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steinbrenner pulls guard successfully.
Steinbrenner trying to keep a closed guard but Belcole is proving a slippery customer.
Steinbrenner looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinbrenner, not yet.
Steinbrenner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcole won't allow Steinbrenner to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner wants to control but Belcole passes easily into half guard.
Steinbrenner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belcole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steinbrenner darts in and clinches Belcole up against the cage.
Belcole wants to take the fight to the mat but Steinbrenner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belcole lands a good knee to the midsection. Steinbrenner won't want to take too many of those.
Steinbrenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belcole as Steinbrenner tries to tie him up.
Steinbrenner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belcole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steinbrenner has Belcole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belcole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belcole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steinbrenner's defenses.
Belcole is struggling to control the position.
Belcole is leaning against Steinbrenner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steinbrenner tries to break the clinch but Belcole is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belcole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steinbrenner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steinbrenner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belcole has his feet on Steinbrenner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belcole to the mat! Belcole manages to get full guard.
Belcole has an active guard here but Steinbrenner has managed to pass into half guard.
Belcole is staying active underneath Steinbrenner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steinbrenner wants to pass the guard but Belcole is defending well.
Belcole moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steinbrenner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinbrenner trying to control but Belcole is working from the bottom.
Steinbrenner looking to sit in guard and control but Belcole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steinbrenner wants to stand up but Belcole is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcole trying to control but Steinbrenner is working from the bottom.
Steinbrenner wants to stand and escape but Belcole is having none of it.
Eric Steinbrenner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steinbrenner looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinbrenner, not yet.
Steinbrenner keeping moving, preventing Belcole from controlling successfully.
Belcole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steinbrenner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcole has managed to get both his arms back between Steinbrenner's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belcole passes Steinbrenner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belcole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belcole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steinbrenner tries to roll over but Belcole keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Belcole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Steinbrenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Belcole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steinbrenner's waist but Steinbrenner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcole off to one side.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steinbrenner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belcole is looking to control Steinbrenner's arms but Steinbrenner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belcole has his back to the cage.
Steinbrenner misses with a knee strike.
Belcole jumps guard but Steinbrenner stands there with Belcole around his waist. Belcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Belcole.
Steinbrenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belcole walks away with a smile on his face. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steinbrenner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steinbrenner wants it to stay on the feet.
Steinbrenner clinches.
Belcole jumps guard but Steinbrenner stands there with Belcole around his waist. Belcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steinbrenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belcole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belcole is keeping busy.
Belcole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belcole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steinbrenner pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Steinbrenner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steinbrenner misses with a series of wild punches.
Belcole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Belcole. Those never looked like landing.
Steinbrenner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brian Belcole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinbrenner clinches.
Belcole looking to throw knees to the head but Steinbrenner is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner can't find room to land a body shot as Belcole controls the action.
Steinbrenner tries to work over Belcole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steinbrenner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steinbrenner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belcole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinbrenner avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinbrenner connects with a leg kick. Belcole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steinbrenner clinches up with Belcole and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Steinbrenner trying to stall but Belcole improves his position.
Belcole stops a takedown attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner is trying to drag Belcole to the mat but Belcole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belcole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steinbrenner has had enough of the clinch but Belcole keeps him there for the moment.
Steinbrenner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinbrenner stalling in the clinch but Belcole improves position.
Belcole swings wildly with an uppercut but Steinbrenner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinbrenner jumps into guard, dragging Belcole to the mat.
Steinbrenner keeping full guard, as Belcole tries to pass.
Belcole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcole trying to control but Steinbrenner is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steinbrenner looking to control but Belcole passes into half guard.
Belcole stands up from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Steinbrenner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steinbrenner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Steinbrenner!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Steinbrenner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Smith (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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203 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Templeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templeton is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Templeton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith working away.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Templeton keeps working.
Smith throws an elbow but Templeton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith trying to control the position but Templeton is working away.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Templeton!
Smith avoids the attempt from Templeton to control.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Templeton has given up his back here. Will Smith look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Templeton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Templeton trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Templeton is in real trouble here. Smith gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Templeton is tapping out! Smith wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Smith!
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