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SPFT 46: Sugawara vs. Nakamura PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosillo comes to the cage accompanied by Skillet - Hero. Gracie has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Rosillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boston Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosillo. Rosillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Rosillo as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosillo as he avoids it easily.
Rosillo lands with a nice body punch.
Rosillo jabs at Gracie's body.
Rosillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosillo lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Rosillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie tries to bum rush Rosillo with a series of wild strikes but Rosillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosillo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rosillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Rosillo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Rosillo lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rosillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rosillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rosillo.
Juan Rosillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosillo scores with a jab to the body.
Rosillo swinging wildly here.
Juan Rosillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosillo throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rosillo connects with a high kick.
Rosillo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosillo connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosillo.
Nice shot by Rosillo.
Rosillo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rosillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rosillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Rosillo.
Good leg kick by Rosillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rosillo throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Rosillo connects with a high kick.
Rosillo lands a head kick!
Rosillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rosillo is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Rosillo lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Rosillo cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rosillo!
Rosillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rosillo stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body kick from Rosillo.
Nice shot by Rosillo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Rosillo.
Rosillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo lands a right hook to the body.
Rosillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rosillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rosillo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosillo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosillo scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rosillo. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rosillo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Rosillo.
Rosillo swinging wildly here.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rosillo.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosillo is just out of range.
Rosillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie tries to bum rush Rosillo with a series of wild strikes but Rosillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Rosillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rosillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rosillo throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Rosillo lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rosillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosillo misses with a wild body shot.
Rosillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosillo lands a high kick!
Gracie looks to land a combination but Rosillo avoids it well.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Juan Rosillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Rosillo cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rosillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Rosillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rosillo clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rosillo leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rosillo has got the better of the exchanges.
Rosillo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Rosillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rosillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie swings for the body but Rosillo moves out of range.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Rosillo counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rosillo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Rosillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosillo lands a jab-cross combination.
Rosillo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rosillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a right and a left that Rosillo avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rosillo, right into the meat.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosillo.
Rosillo delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Rosillo does no damage.
Juan Rosillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rosillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosillo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosillo misses with a double jab.
Rosillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosillo misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosillo. Rosillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosillo throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Rosillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosillo.
Rosillo feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rosillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rosillo connects with a looping right hand.
Rosillo throws a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosillo swivels and escapes.
Rosillo thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Juan Rosillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boston Gracie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rosillo.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rosillo - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo connects with a single shot there.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
A left lands for Rosillo.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rosillo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosillo lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Rosillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosillo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rosillo - that will leave a mark!
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rosillo punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo lands a head kick!
Rosillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rosillo lands a high kick!
Rosillo punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rosillo back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo connects with a high kick.
Rosillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juan Rosillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rosillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Rosillo ducks down to avoid it.
Rosillo lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Rosillo misses.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosillo.
Rosillo connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Rosillo misses with a double jab.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rosillo.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rosillo. Gracie shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosillo throws a shot to the body.
Boston Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Rosillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rosillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rosillo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner comes to the cage accompanied by Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Max Steiner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kendrick Stagliano's chin.
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144 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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135 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steiner lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kendrick Stagliano has been cut.
Steiner stalling in the clinch.
Steiner drops Stagliano with a big right hand! Steiner charges in looking to finish - Stagliano manages to keep Steiner in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Stagliano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stagliano is still in real trouble! Can Steiner finish him?
Steiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Stagliano can't keep his opponent in guard - Steiner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steiner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stagliano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steiner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stagliano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steiner scores with a big shot! Stagliano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stagliano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Steiner!
Max Steiner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ's entrance music is All that Heavenly Glory. A fine choice. Miller has chosen Power as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ blocks a jab.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ slips a straight right by Miller.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Christ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller misses with a strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Christ swings around for an armbar but Miller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Christ's guard.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Christ keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christ is proving hard to escape from.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Christ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christ somewhat.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Christ persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller is looking to control Christ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Christ slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
Miller is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christ 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
Christ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ fails with the takedown.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christ off to one side.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Miller misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Miller misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Christ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller tries to roll over but Christ keeps him under control.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
Miller trying to control but Christ postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christ works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Christ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Christ scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Christ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Christ connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Christ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Christ is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Christ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christ wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Christ slips a jab from Miller.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Christ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Christ persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ avoids the body shot from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christ somewhat.
Christ gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christ working away.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Christ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Christ is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Jesus Christ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
Miller gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Christ is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into Miller's guard.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into Miller's guard.
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has his foot on Christ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christ works his way back into a safe position though.
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller has his foot on Christ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christ works his way back into a safe position though.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into Miller's guard.
Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Miller.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Miller!
A very excited looking Brandon Miller 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 Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Paisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazardi comes into the arena with Kunnon Mestaan Vetää feat. Elastinen & Spekti blaring out of the sound system. Paisti has chosen Immortal Technique Vinnie Paz Styles P & Poison Pen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armas Paisti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazardi.
Hazardi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paisti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hazardi.
Paisti is looking to clinch but Hazardi is avoiding it.
Paisti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hazardi backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Paisti.
Paisti throws the left hand but Hazardi avoids the punch easily.
Hazardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paisti.
Hazardi drives through with a takedown into Paisti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paisti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazardi prevents Paisti from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi trying to control but Paisti is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Azman Hazardi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paisti as he avoids it easily.
Paisti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hazardi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azman Hazardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paisti cracks Hazardi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hazardi tries for a takedown but Paisti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paisti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazardi somewhat.
Paisti gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paisti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hazardi.
Paisti manages to break the clinch.
Hazardi moves in looking to clinch but Paisti pushes him off.
A combination from Paisti does no damage.
Paisti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hazardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hazardi lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazardi gets tackled into the cage by Paisti. Paisti maintains the clinch.
Hazardi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paisti moves in looking to clinch but Hazardi pushes him off.
Paisti moves into the clinch.
Hazardi tries to pull guard but Paisti won't allow it.
Paisti working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paisti seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Paisti working aggressively here.
Hazardi tightens his grip and picks Paisti up, before dumping him to the ground. Paisti manages to land in guard.
Hazardi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paisti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paisti swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazardi.
Hazardi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paisti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paisti gets caught napping as Hazardi dives in and scores a takedown. Paisti manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazardi wanted to stand there but Paisti had control of the position.
Hazardi stops Paisti from standing up.
Hazardi gets to his feet - Paisti follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazardi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paisti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paisti is trying to force a seperation but Hazardi has the dominant position.
Paisti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazardi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armas Paisti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hazardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paisti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armas Paisti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paisti punishes Hazardi's body with a nice straight punch.
Paisti swings for the body but Hazardi moves out of range.
Paisti feints a jab promting Hazardi to slip. Paisti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hazardi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paisti misses with a looping right.
Hazardi closes the distance and clinches up with Paisti, looking for a takedown. Hazardi pushes Paisti against the cage but Paisti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Paisti misses.
Paisti pushes Hazardi up against the cage in a clinch.
Paisti wants to get back to striking at distance but Hazardi won't allow it.
Hazardi has Paisti pressed against the cage, preventing Paisti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paisti lands a nice uppercut.
Paisti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazardi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paisti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Paisti.
Paisti working aggressively here.
Paisti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paisti connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Azman Hazardi has been cut.
Paisti misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hazardi has clasped his hands together around Paisti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hazardi is looking to take a break and control but Paisti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazardi tries to advance to mount but Paisti denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi stands up.
Hazardi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Paisti - just one landing.
Hazardi is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Paisti moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hazardi! Paisti continues to tee off on Hazardi, landing with a left and a right! Paisti connects with a right hand that leaves Hazardi sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Paisti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Armas Paisti!
Armas Paisti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ketsuno Anajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Shitstack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anajo comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostbusters. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ketsuno Anajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Shitstack!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shitstack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anajo lands a two punch combo.
Shitstack misses with a two punch combination.
Anajo with a hook.
A low kick from Shitstack misses
and Anajo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anajo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anajo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anajo, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anajo connects with a crisp jab.
Anajo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shitstack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shitstack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anajo works the jab nicely.
Ketsuno Anajo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anajo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anajo throws a body punch but Shitstack moves out of range.
Anajo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shitstack blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anajo.
Anajo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shitstack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anajo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anajo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shitstack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anajo lands with a cross.
Anajo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shitstack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anajo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shitstack looks for the body kick but Anajo saw that one coming.
Shitstack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anajo.
Shitstack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anajo.
Anajo checks the leg kick.
Good work by Shitstack as he checks the leg kick.
Anajo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anajo lands with a straight right. Shitstack didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anajo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anajo cracks the inside of Shitstack's front leg.
Anajo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anajo scores with a jab to the body.
Anajo digs a good body shot into Shitstack's ribs.
Anajo works Shitstack's body with a nice hook.
Anajo connects with an inside leg kick.
Shitstack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anajo checks it well.
Shitstack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shitstack walks into a straight right hand from Anajo.
Anajo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shitstack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anajo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anajo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anajo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shitstack's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitstack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anajo can pounce on him.
Anajo lands an overhand right.
Anajo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shitstack doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Shitstack misses.
The crowd cheers as Anajo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shitstack doesn't seem phased though.
Anajo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anajo slips a straight right by Shitstack.
Shitstack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shitstack misses with a low kick as Anajo jumps back.
Anajo lands a jab to Shitstack's midsection.
Anajo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anajo lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anajo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anajo jabs Shitstack right on the nose. Shitstack blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shitstack throws a body punch but Anajo moves out of range.
Anajo connects with a body shot that sends Shitstack's belly button to the back.
Shitstack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anajo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shitstack's sensitive parts.
Shitstack throws a jab but it's blocked by Anajo.
Anajo wants to slow Shitstack down by chopping away at his legs.
Anajo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shitstack tried to score with a low kick but Anajo checks it.
Anajo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shitstack's head.
Anajo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shitstack at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anajo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anajo misses with a wild body shot.
Shitstack throws a low kick but Anajo moves out of range easily.
Shitstack checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ketsuno Anajo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anajo throws a push kick but Shitstack slaps the foot to one side.
Anajo swings for the body but Shitstack moves out of range.
Shitstack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anajo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shitstack thows a leg kick but Anajo checks it
letting Anajo counter with a right hand.
Anajo throws a body punch but Shitstack moves out of range.
Shitstack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shitstack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shitstack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anajo misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Anajo misses.
Anajo slips a jab and a cross from Shitstack.
Anajo gets a clinch.
Anajo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shitstack tries to break free but Anajo pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitstack is trying to force a seperation but Anajo has the dominant position.
Shitstack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anajo breaks the clinch.
Anajo checks a leg kick.
Anajo slips a straight right by Shitstack.
Anajo lunges at Shitstack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shitstack's hand.
Shitstack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anajo scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shitstack.
Anajo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shitstack was well out of range. Poor timing from Anajo.
Anajo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anajo cracks Shitstack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shitstack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anajo.
Anajo thuds his right hand into Shitstack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shitstack moves away.
Shitstack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shitstack lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shitstack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shitstack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anajo momentarily.
Anajo throws a low kick, looking for Shitstack's leg but Shitstack calmly moves out of range.
Shitstack checks a leg kick nicely.
Anajo misses with a low kick as Shitstack jumps back.
Shitstack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shitstack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anajo is looking to wear down Shitstack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anajo throws a body punch but Shitstack moves out of range.
Anajo jabs at Shitstack's body.
Shitstack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anajo checks it well.
Shitstack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitstack misses with a hook.
Shitstack throws the left hand but Anajo avoids the punch easily.
Shitstack tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anajo connects with a crisp jab.
Anajo lands the left hand.
Shitstack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shitstack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anajo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shitstack was well out of range. Poor timing from Anajo.
Danga de danga de dang - Anajo scores with a four punch combination!
Anajo works Shitstack's body with a nice hook.
Shitstack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anajo to score with a decent uppercut.
Anajo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anajo lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anajo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shitstack's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anajo connects with a leg kick. Shitstack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shitstack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anajo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shitstack at a distance.
Anajo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shitstack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shitstack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shitstack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shitstack throws a poor cross that misses
and Anajo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anajo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anajo thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shitstack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anajo.
Anajo cracks Shitstack with an open hand slap.
Shitstack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anajo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shitstack can do to turn this around?
Shitstack is breathing heavily.
Anajo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shitstack's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ketsuno Anajo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shitstack connects with a leg kick. Anajo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Anajo blocks the leg kick.
Shitstack looks to throw the jab but Anajo is out of range.
Anajo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anajo. That's going to slow Shitstack down.
Shitstack swings widly with a right hand
and Anajo counters with an outside leg kick.
Anajo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Anajo misses.
Shitstack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shitstack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anajo.
Anajo misses with a body shot
and Shitstack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shitstack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Anajo.
Shitstack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anajo looks for the body kick but Shitstack saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitstack throws a leg kick
and Anajo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anajo ducks under a wild hook from Shitstack.
Shitstack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anajo.
Anajo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shitstack eats them both and turns towards Anajo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anajo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shitstack. Shitstack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shitstack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shitstack tries to move into range but Anajo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anajo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shitstack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shitstack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anajo moves out of range of the leg kick from Shitstack.
Anajo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shitstack doesn't seem bothered though.
Shitstack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anajo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shitstack is out of range.
Shitstack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shitstack looks to score with a jab to the body but Anajo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anajo lands a jab-cross combination.
Shitstack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anajo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shitstack.
Shitstack misses with a hook
and Anajo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shitstack thinking.
Anajo just misses with a punch to the body.
Anajo scores with a head kick.
Anajo is looking to slow Shitstack down with leg kicks.
A big right from Shitstack misses.
Shitstack misses with an uppercut
and Anajo counters with a nice body shot.
Anajo is looking to score with low kicks.
Anajo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shitstack throws a lazy right hand but Anajo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anajo swings for the body but Shitstack moves out of range.
Shitstack checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitstack avoids the body shot from Anajo.
Anajo is looking to slow Shitstack down with leg kicks.
Anajo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shitstack checks it well.
Anajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shitstack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shitstack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anajo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anajo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anajo, right into the meat.
Anajo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shitstack is out of range.
Shitstack throws a right hand that misses
and Anajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Shitstack is predictable there
and Anajo counters with a good low kick that Shitstack was not able to check.
Anajo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shitstack throws a solid leg kick but Anajo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shitstack.
Ketsuno Anajo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Anajo.
Anajo works Shitstack's body with a nice hook.
Shitstack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anajo.
Shitstack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anajo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anajo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anajo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shitstack throws a right hand that misses
and Anajo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shitstack ducks right into an uppercut from Anajo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shitstack 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.
Shitstack lands with a right hand.
Mac Shitstack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Anajo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ketsuno Anajo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anajo 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ketsuno Anajo!
During a confident post fight interview, Ketsuno Anajo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins comes to the cage accompanied by The Go Getter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Karvakorva's choice of entrance music: DIABLO - Icaros . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
199 lbs
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28
183 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley McCollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karvakorva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCollins keeps the fight on the outside.
McCollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karvakorva's hands.
It looks like Jukkis Karvakorva has been cut.
Karvakorva tries a head kick but it misses.
Karvakorva has a takedown stuffed.
McCollins ducks under a wild hook from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva misses with a looping right.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but McCollins shows good takedown defense.
Karvakorva fails to land the takedown.
Riley McCollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Karvakorva wants to clinch
and McCollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karvakorva counters with a good, hard body kick but McCollins shrugs it off.
Karvakorva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCollins moves away.
Karvakorva moves into range and clinches up with McCollins.
McCollins lands a nice shot to the body.
McCollins lands a nice uppercut.
Karvakorva is rocked!
McCollins unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Karvakorva! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McCollins is unloading with more strikes now! Karvakorva drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley McCollins!
Riley McCollins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millen's entrance music is Punch You in the Eye. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Jerry Millen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jerry Millen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Millen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Fist!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist throws a series of punches but Millen moves out of range.
Fist fails with a takedown attempt.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Millen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Millen.
Millen throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist lands with a hook. Millen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Millen throws a front kick aimed at Fist's knee but Fist avoids it well.
Fist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Millen eats them both and turns towards Fist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jerry Millen has been cut.
Millen dodges the punch combination from Fist.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist lands a nice hook to Millen's body. Millen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist sizes up Millen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Millen as Fist shoots in.
Fist blocks a jab.
Fist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerry Millen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Fist.
Millen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Millen has Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist tries to work over Millen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Millen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Millen.
Millen being controlled against the cage.
Millen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Fist throws a series of punches but Millen moves out of range.
Millen thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
Millen throws a shot to the body.
Millen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Millen counters with a big head kick but Fist shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist needs to keep his hands up - Millen had a free shot at his head there.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Millen.
Jerry Millen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Millen.
Fist throws a right and a left that Millen avoids nicely.
Millen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fist takes a step back to recover.
Fist looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Millen.
Millen slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Millen throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist lands a nice shot that snaps Millen's head back.
Millen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Millen misses with a looping right.
Millen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Millen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fist has time to react.
Millen scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Millen misses its intended target.
Millen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Millen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Millen misses.
Fist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Millen avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millen misses with a straight right.
Millen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Fist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Millen.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Millen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Millen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millen loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Millen feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Fist is trying desperately to land a takedown but Millen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fist.
Fist moves out of range as Millen throws a body kick.
Millen scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Millen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Millen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Millen throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Millen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Millen works the jab nicely.
Fist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Millen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Millen wants to get back to full guard.
Fist tries to pass to full mount but Millen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millen is in trouble now - Fist has advanced to mount!
Fist is looking to work his way around to Millen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fist wants to control the pace but Millen is squirming around nicely.
Millen is looking to get to half guard.
Millen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fist controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist prevents Millen from getting the reversal.
Fist trying to control but Millen is having none of it.
Millen is desperately trying to improve his position but Fist has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist get's back to his feet.
Fist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millen looking to control.
Millen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist tries to free his leg and advance position but Millen is retaining full guard.
Fist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fist stopping the sweep attempt from Millen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fist moves into the clinch.
Fist stalls.
Millen breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Millen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist looks to land a combination but Millen avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fist blocks a head kick by Millen.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millen.
Fist jabs at Millen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerry Millen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fist misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Millen.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Millen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Millen avoids it really well and circles away.
Millen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brick Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Millen.
Millen lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Millen pinned against the cage. Millen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Fist misses.
Millen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Millen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Jab by Millen.
Fist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Millen slips a straight right by Fist.
Millen pushes Fist away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millen tries a head kick but it misses.
Millen keeps Fist at a distance using the push kick.
Millen lands with a shot to the body.
Millen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millen throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Fist misses with a hook.
Millen cracks the inside of Fist's front leg.
Millen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Millen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Millen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist shoots for a takedown but Millen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jerry Millen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Fist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millen scores with a punch to the head.
Millen connects with a high kick.
Millen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Brick Fist has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Millen. Fist shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Millen.
Millen swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fist has managed to clinch.
Millen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Millen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Millen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millen misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist digs a good hook to Millen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Millen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fist.
Millen lands with a nice body kick.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Millen.
Fist blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Millen.
Fist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Millen scores with a jab. Fist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Millen.
Millen throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Millen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Millen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Millen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grimly Fiendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. 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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25
146 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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32
142 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiendish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiendish shoots for a takedown but Mayo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayo lands a body shot.
Fiendish takes a swing at Mayo's ribcage but misses.
Fiendish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayo.
Mayo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiendish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiendish shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayo's guard.
Mayo controlling Fiendish's posture.
Mayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayo, not yet.
Fiendish tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayo is retaining full guard.
Fiendish throws an elbow that misses. Mayo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fiendish's guard. Nice move by Mayo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiendish has wrist control.
Fiendish tries to strike from the bottom.
Mayo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo won't allow Fiendish to sweep him here.
Fiendish keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.
Fiendish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayo throws a sloppy strike and Fiendish has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mayo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fiendish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grimly Fiendish!
Grimly Fiendish is the new bantamweight champion!
Grimly Fiendish very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's Laundry 93% 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chul Moo Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sans Pression - Numéro 1. Chul Moo Pak has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
185 lbs
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181 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chul Moo Pak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benjamin Jr is looking to chop away at Pak's legs.
Benjamin Jr tries to land a front kick but Pak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pak throws a series of punches but Benjamin Jr avoids them all with ease.
Pak throws a leg kick but Benjamin Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pak.
Benjamin Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Benjamin Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pak doesn't seem phased though.
Benjamin Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Pak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Pak tries to lock up and control but Benjamin Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benjamin Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benjamin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pak scores with a decent looking hook.
Pak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Pak misses with a kick to the body.
Pak just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Pak misses
and Benjamin Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin Jr. Pak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Pak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr moves out of range as Pak throws a body kick.
Pak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak throws a poor cross that misses
and Benjamin Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pak manages to avoid it.
Pak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Pak.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pak.
Benjamin Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benjamin Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick which misses Pak's front leg but catches the back leg as Pak tries to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pak.
Benjamin Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pak ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pak is looking to slow Benjamin Jr down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pak.
Chul Moo Pak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pak is looking to land body kicks.
Benjamin Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr thumps Pak with a low kick.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pak was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak misses with the combination.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a double leg but Pak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr lands a nice hook to Pak's body. Pak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benjamin Jr is looking to wear down Pak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pak.
Benjamin Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benjamin Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Pak sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benjamin Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pak looks to land a body kick but Benjamin Jr moved away.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pak counters with a straight right hand.
Benjamin Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pak pinned against the cage. Pak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pak.
Pak tries to land a leg kick but Benjamin Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Benjamin Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak misses with a kick to the body
enabling Benjamin Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Benjamin Jr tenderised Pak's leg. Pak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benjamin Jr wants to slow Pak down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Benjamin Jr catches Pak right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Pak.
Benjamin Jr jabs Pak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pak misses with a low kick.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin Jr moves out of range easily.
Pak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook. Pak ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr shoots in and drives through. Pak sprawls well.
Pak scores with a sloppy right hand. Benjamin Jr should have avoided that one.
Benjamin Jr throws a push kick but Pak slaps the foot to one side.
Benjamin Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pak defends it nicely.
Pak moves out of range of the body kick from Benjamin Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Pak misses
and Benjamin Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pak looks for the body kick but Benjamin Jr saw that one coming.
Pak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benjamin Jr lands with a good body shot.
Benjamin Jr tests Pak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Benjamin Jr tenderised Pak's leg. Pak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr cracks a nice hook into Pak's ribs.
Benjamin Jr throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Pak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benjamin Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Benjamin Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking to reverse the position.
Benjamin Jr tries to advance to mount but Pak instead regains half guard.
Pak tries to get to full guard but Benjamin Jr has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Pak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benjamin Jr checks it well.
Benjamin Jr lands a head kick!
Benjamin Jr takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Pak scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pak is trying to defend but Benjamin Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benjamin Jr prevents Pak from improving his position.
Benjamin Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Thomas Benjamin Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A slow jab from Pak misses its intended target.
Pak throws a push kick but Benjamin Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Pak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pak.
Pak checks a leg kick.
Benjamin Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pak was covering up waiting for the punch and Benjamin Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pak controlling the position.
Chul Moo Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pak gets caught flat footed, as Benjamin Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pak has his hands on Benjamin Jr's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benjamin Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pak.
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!
Pak moves out of range as Benjamin Jr throws a body kick.
Benjamin Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pak throws a head kick but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr connects with the punch.
Pak stuns Benjamin Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pak cracks a nice hook into Benjamin Jr's ribs.
Pak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Pak is predictable there
and Pak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benjamin Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Pak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Pak.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benjamin Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Pak.
Nice body punch from Pak.
Pak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pak scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but Pak checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak misses with a body kick.
Pak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pak.
Pak leaves Benjamin Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pak throws out a leg kick but Benjamin Jr moves out of range and Pak only half commits.
Pak misses with a wild body shot.
Pak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pak.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chul Moo Pak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benjamin Jr 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... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
Thomas Benjamin Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nakamura's choice of entrance music: Breathe. 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Sugawara tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sugawara throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Sugawara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sugawara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Sugawara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakamura momentarily.
Sugawara motions for Nakamura to come forward. Sugawara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sugawara scores with a hook.
It looks like Nobuhiro Nakamura has been cut.
Sugawara misses with a few strikes there.
Sugawara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakamura is able to avoid easily.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugawara throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Sugawara scores with a leg kick.
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamura showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Sugawara is looking to escape.
Sugawara won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sugawara!
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakamura landing shots from mount.
It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a sloppy strike and Sugawara uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Sugawara has ended up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Sugawara controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to strike off his back.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sugawara won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sugawara!
Nakamura looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Naoto Sugawara's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Naoto Sugawara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Nobuhiro Nakamura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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