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Reach 85 - Assante vs. Sanchez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Bryantss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Bryantss!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bryantss misses.
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryantss throws out the jab.
Bryantss lands with a nice body punch.
Maia scores with a takedown into Bryantss's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maia controlling from the top position.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bryantss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Bryantss in his guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryantss tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryantss throwing strikes but missing.
Bryantss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maia pulls Bryantss in close to prevent any damage.
Bryantss passes into half guard.
Bryantss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bryantss is pressing down on Maia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maia is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to control Bryantss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maia avoid being mounted?
Bryantss trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Bryantss is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Still in half guard, Bryantss seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maia gets full guard.
Bryantss looking to pass the guard.
Bryantss stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maia stops Bryantss from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Bryantss is defending well.
Bryantss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia.
Maia with the ground and pound but Bryantss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryantss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryantss keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
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 Damian Maia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bryantss catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bryantss on his heels. He'll look to pass Bryantss's guard now, I'm sure.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Bryantss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damian Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryantss is aware though and is defending well.
Bryantss trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryantss manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryantss is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryantss is stalling here.
Bryantss lands a knee to the body.
Maia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bryantss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maia has his opponent's back but Bryantss is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Maia.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryantss.
Kobe Bryantss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryantss 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.
Bryantss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia trying to pass the guard but Bryantss defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maia is keen to just control but Bryantss is a slippery customer.
Maia throwing shots but Bryantss is blocking nicely.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet.
Bryantss is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bryantss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryantss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryantss is trying to stand back up but Maia is controlling him
Bryantss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maia.
Bryantss wants to stand but Maia is controlling the position.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryantss keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Maia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss prevents Maia from improving position.
Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bryantss is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maia controlling the position from side mount.
Bryantss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Bryantss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Maia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Bryantss moves out of range easily.
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryantss.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryantss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Bryantss lands a head shot.
Bryantss thuds a left hand into Maia's body.
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryantss blocks a head kick by Maia.
Bryantss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bryantss.
Bryantss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryantss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryantss tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryantss is retaining full guard.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Bryantss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryantss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia throwing strikes from guard but Bryantss blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryantss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryantss is retaining full guard.
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damian Maia.
Maia throws a right hand that Bryantss ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryantss also avoids with ease.
Bryantss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryantss duly obliges.
Kobe Bryantss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryantss throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Bryantss moves out of range as Maia strikes.
Maia throws a head kick but Bryantss moves out of range.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryantss connects with a leg kick. Maia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from Bryantss does no damage.
Bryantss gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia prevents Bryantss from getting back to his feet.
Bryantss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bryantss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Bryantss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss is fighting to break Maia's control of his arms but Maia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bryantss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bryantss stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia pulls Bryantss in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ejay Shazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Blanc has chosen I Know It's Over - By The Smiths as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kyle Le Blanc has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ejay Shazad's chin.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ejay Shazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Blanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shazad checks it well.
Shazad drives through and clinches with Le Blanc against the cage.
Le Blanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Blanc misses with a body punch.
Shazad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shazad lands with a light punch inside.
Shazad looking to stall.
Shazad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shazad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Blanc ducks under a wild hook from Shazad.
Le Blanc misses with a body punch
enabling Shazad to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Blanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shazad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shazad dodges the punch combination from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc misses with a wild body shot.
Shazad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Blanc moves away.
Shazad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but Shazad avoids it.
A shot to the body from Shazad misses
and Le Blanc counters with a big head kick but Shazad shrugs it off.
Shazad misses with a wild body shot.
Le Blanc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Blanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Blanc throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le Blanc throws a combination. Shazad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Le Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Shazad throws a hook but Le Blanc blocks it.
Shazad misses the jab.
Shazad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Blanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Shazad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shazad tries to clinch there but Le Blanc circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Blanc throws a shot from downtown. Shazad moves away and avoids it.
Shazad throws out a loose jab but Le Blanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shazad connects with a looping right hand.
Shazad moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Shazad.
Shazad breaks from the clinch.
Le Blanc stuns Shazad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Blanc ducks right into an uppercut from Shazad.
Le Blanc loads up on a big right hand but Shazad slips the punch.
Shazad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Blanc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shazad rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Blanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Blanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Le Blanc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Blanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kyle Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot.
Le Blanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shazad blocks the body kick.
Le Blanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shazad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Le Blanc!
Shazad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Blanc, pushing him back against the cage.
Le Blanc lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Le Blanc.
Shazad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Blanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shazad's elbow.
Shazad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Le Blanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Le Blanc, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Blanc catches Shazad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shazad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Blanc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shazad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Blanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shazad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Blanc under the eye.
Le Blanc with a nice cross.
Shazad is rocked!
Shazad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Shazad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le Blanc sizes up Shazad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Blanc throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shazad takes a step back to recover.
Shazad looks up at the clock. Bad move! Le Blanc lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shazad. Le Blanc pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Le Blanc!
Kyle Le Blanc very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q159 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: I'd Love to Knock the Hell Out of You. Dylan Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Morris McDonald's chin.
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands a head shot.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Diaz misses.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Morris McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Diaz throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Diaz avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Diaz clinches.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a head kick that McDonald semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
McDonald sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diaz misses with a body shot.
McDonald shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Diaz pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diaz wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Diaz.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Diaz misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Diaz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris McDonald!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Siduri Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pray kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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158 lbs
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157 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siduri Rafter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bravado has closed the distance and engaged Rafter in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bravado as the two fighters clinch.
Rafter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bravado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bravado gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rafter regains guard.
Bravado stays in close to Rafter's body and controls the position.
Bravado trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafter wants to sweep but no luck.
Rafter trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado looking to pass the guard.
Bravado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rafter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rafter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bravado stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Bravado slams his shin into Rafter's torso.
A jab from Rafter misses.
Rafter closes the distance and clinches up with Bravado, looking for a takedown. Rafter pushes Bravado against the cage but Bravado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siduri Rafter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bravado shoots in but Rafter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Bravado misses.
Rafter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rafter connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rafter. Bravado does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Bravado pushes Rafter away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Rafter misses its intended target.
Bravado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bravado forces Rafter back against the cage and clinches.
Bravado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bravado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bravado digs a right hand into Rafter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rafter's gas tank.
Rafter has Bravado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bravado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bravado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bravado gets underhooks to prevent Rafter's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Bravado.
Rafter is breathing heavily.
Rafter jumps guard but Bravado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bravado turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bravado manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rafter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bravado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rafter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Rafter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bravado working Rafter over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravado misses with a head shot.
Bravado throws some wild stikes that Rafter manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bravado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bravado misses with a hook. Rafter ducked under it nicely.
Bravado shoots in but Rafter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bravado jabs Rafter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rafter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bravado to the mat! Bravado manages to get full guard.
Rafter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafter throws an elbow that misses. Bravado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rafter's guard. Nice move by Bravado!
Bravado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rafter looking to control.
Rafter keeping moving, preventing Bravado from controlling successfully.
Bravado throwing strikes from guard but Rafter blocks nicely.
Bravado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rafter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravado trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado passes into half guard.
Bravado wants to pass to mount but Rafter is defending the position.
Rafter is refusing to be controlled, as Bravado sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is trying to work for a kimura but Rafter is defending well.
Bravado is trying to control the action in half guard but Rafter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bravado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafter's head.
Bravado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rafter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rafter to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado lands a couple of digs.
Bravado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rafter controlling Bravado's posture.
Bravado throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravado looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bravado throws a looping overhand right but Rafter ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravado.
A swing and a miss from Rafter.
Rafter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravado is just out of range.
Bravado is looking to chop away at Rafter's legs.
A slow jab from Rafter misses its intended target.
Rafter keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bravado lands with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Rafter blocks the low kick.
Rafter connects with the punch.
Bravado throws a body punch but Rafter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado jabs Rafter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rafter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rafter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravado scoring well with a low kick there.
Rafter blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Bravado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravado throws a head kick that misses.
Bravado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rafter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravado swings for the body but Rafter moves out of range.
Rafter throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravado.
Eddie Bravado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rafter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Bravado misses.
Rafter throws the left hand but Bravado avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rafter.
Bravado connects with a high kick.
Bravado moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Rafter.
Jab by Rafter.
Bravado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravado as he jumps to the side.
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Rafter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravado lands with a right hand.
Bravado throws a leg kick but Rafter moved away.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown but Bravado shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bravado.
Bravado jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bravado throws a head kick that misses.
Rafter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bravado misses the shot to the body.
Eddie Bravado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravado moves away from the strike by Rafter.
Bravado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravado slips a straight right by Rafter.
Bravado tries to clinch there but Rafter circles away.
Bravado works Rafter's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Bravado.
Rafter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bravado counters with a stiff right hand.
Siduri Rafter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Bravado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafter moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bravado.
Rafter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rafter slips under a jab from Bravado.
The crowd cheers as Bravado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rafter doesn't seem phased though.
Bravado slips a straight right by Rafter.
Bravado tries to move into range but Rafter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Rafter is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravado thuds a left hand into Rafter's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rafter misses the target.
Rafter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bravado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bravado!
Eddie Bravado got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Vegas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dj London's chin.
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Excellent 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj London!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
London getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
London avoids the head kick by Vegas.
London throws an ugly left hook that misses
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas looks for the body kick but London saw that one coming.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
London throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
London misses with a double jab.
Vegas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
London uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
London looking to land some kicks to the body here.
London jabs Vegas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
London misses the shot to the body.
Vegas swings for the body but London moves out of range.
London tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dj London seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by London. Beautiful body shot.
London uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
London walks into a straight right hand from Vegas.
London throws out a leg kick but Vegas moves out of range and London only half commits.
London lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
London moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
London walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
London misses with a head kick.
London throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
London tries to clinch but Vegas is having none of it.
Vegas throws a head kick but London moves out of range.
Vegas digs a good hook to London's body.
Vegas throws a hook but London avoids it easily.
London is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
London is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
London misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
London cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas throws a series of punches but London moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas wants to slow London down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick from London.
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
London ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses London's sensitive parts.
London moves out of range of the body kick from Vegas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vegas.
Vegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Vegas lands but London takes it in his stride.
Vegas pushes London away with a front kick.
London pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vegas back to the cage. London follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
London misses the shot to the body.
Vegas feints a jab promting London to slip. Vegas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. London slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from London misses.
London throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
London throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from London. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but London moves his leg out of the way.
London throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. London sees it coming and avoids it easily.
London blocks the body kick.
Vegas lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
London looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. London saw that one coming.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by London.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
London works the jab nicely.
Vegas moves into the clinch successfully.
London blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
London misses with a body punch.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike.
London can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
London blocks an uppercut.
Vegas blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for London.
London lands with a short shot to the head.
London scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vegas dominated that round.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
London throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
London misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vegas misses with a hook. London ducked under it nicely.
Vinny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
London blocks a head kick by Vegas.
London walks into a left hand.
Vegas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
London throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
London scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
London moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas feints and then cracks London's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow London down.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas thows a body kick. London tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but London paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
London is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but London moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
London misses the shot to the body.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from London in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
London takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
London keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
London takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
London takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
London takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
London misses with a low kick as Vegas jumps back.
Vegas tests London's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vegas throws a head kick but London moves out of range.
Vegas lands a jab-cross combination.
London lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.
London cracks Vegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
London moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and London counters with a stiff right hand.
London throws a push kick but Vegas slaps the foot to one side.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas feints and then cracks London's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow London down.
London ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
London takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, London creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegas prevents a body shot from London.
London with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
London misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas taking a breather.
London's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
London throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as London controls his hands.
A short left from Vegas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from London.
Vegas works on London's body with a couple of short punches.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas tries a knee to the head but London blocks it.
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at London's knee but London avoids it well.
London just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
London dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
London changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. London sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but London moves his leg out of the way.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as London checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
London looks for the body kick but Vegas saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
London throws a combination. Vegas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but London moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vegas dominated that second round.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vegas.
London walks into a stiff left hand from Vegas.
London staying out of range there.
London checks a low kick from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vegas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
London takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
London keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
London lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
London moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from London.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Vegas throws a body kick that misses.
London throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London lands a glancing blow to the side of Vegas's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from London.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vegas thows a body shot but no joy.
London misses with a low kick.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
London scores with a nice right hand.
London takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
London is looking to clinch.
London throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas throws a half hearted mid kick.
London throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but London is just out of range.
London checks a leg kick.
London is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas throws a hook but London avoids it easily.
London steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vegas. That one must have hurt.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
London is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
London scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas tries to land a front kick but London steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
London avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas gets tackled into the cage by London. London maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by London.
London lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas misses with a knee strike.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
London lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
London breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but London moved out of range.
London throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vegas.
It looks like Vinny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
London takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
London moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London blocks a jab.
Vegas scores with the left hand. London knows he should have avoided that one.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to London's calf.
Vegas throws a leg kick but London checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for London.
Nice uppercut lands for London. That snapped Vegas's head back.
London connects with a body shot that sends Vegas's belly button to the back.
Dj London has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
London misses with a wild body shot.
London throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
London lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on London's shoulder, as London tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from London
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dj London.
I think Vegas 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Vegas!
An intense looking Vinny Vegas took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The board shows JJAA10. Vegas flips over JJ. "Yes, Yes, YES!!" Vegas flips over the table and goes running out of the casino.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhang Bhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name . Bhang has chosen SMC - RAFFII SUOMI FLÄTTII as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
179 lbs
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184 lbs
15 - 6 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bhang Bhang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Bhang strikes.
Dos Santos misses with a hook
and Bhang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhang.
Dos Santos is looking to chop away at Bhang's legs.
Bhang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bhang staying out of range there.
Bhang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bhang tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Bhang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
Bhang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Bhang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Bhang tries to pass.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Bhang from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bhang uses it to pass to side control.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Bhang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bhang looks up at the clock and then as Dos Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bhang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face as Bhang controls the position.
Bhang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bhang tries to move to mount but Dos Santos blocks the move with his legs.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
Bhang won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Bhang looking to pass the guard.
Bhang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhang is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bhang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Bhang is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bhang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bhang's back!
Bhang can't escape the position.
Dos Santos trying to control momentarily.
Dos Santos has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bhang's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bhang throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Javier Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhang misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dos Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabs Bhang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bhang to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhang misses the shot to the body.
Bhang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg 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 Javier Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bhang throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bhang rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Bhang wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bhang.
Bhang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bhang obliges.
Bhang trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhang.
Bhang scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from Bhang.
Come on Dos Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Santos.
Bhang blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Dos Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Bhang lands with a left to the head.
Dos Santos tries to work over Bhang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Bhang.
Bhang effectively controlling the action here.
Dos Santos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Bhang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is struggling to control the position.
Bhang prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhang lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
Dos Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Bhang is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Javier Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bhang Bhang.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bhang.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Bhang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dos Santos's efforts to push away.
Bhang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhang blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bhang is defending well.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Bhang blocks a jab.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Bhang is out of range.
Bhang misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dos Santos. Bhang shrugs it off though.
Dos Santos scores with the left hand. Bhang knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Santos.
Dos Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Bhang moved out of range.
Dos Santos throws a lazy right hand but Bhang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Santos throws a lazy right hand but Bhang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Bhang counters with a good low kick that Dos Santos was not able to check.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bhang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bhang takes one to the chin there.
Bhang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bhang avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bhang.
Dos Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bhang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. Bhang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bhang slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
A lazy left from Bhang finds it's target.
Bhang ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Donk. Bhang catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Bhang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhang takes one on the button.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhang.
Dos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bhang moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Dos Santos cracks the inside of Bhang's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Santos blocks the leg kick.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Bhang moved out of range.
Bhang misses with a straight right.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Bhang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bhang checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Bhang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bhang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bhang Bhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bhang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhang missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bhang lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Bhang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dos Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Bhang seems unphased.
Bhang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Bhang off balance momentarily.
Dos Santos cracks Bhang with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos thumps Bhang with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Santos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bhang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bhang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Bhang moves out of range.
Bhang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Bhang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Bhang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Santos.
Dos Santos stuns Bhang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Bhang moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bhang's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dos Santos.
Javier Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Bhang should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Santos as he connects with a hook.
Bhang throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Javier Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhang 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.
Bhang throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Bhang moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhang misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Bhang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dos Santos lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Dos Santos!
An out of breath Javier Dos Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleki Oliweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliweli has chosen Chant & E Ala E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kaleki Oliweli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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213 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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World class 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleki Oliweli!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Datsik misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliweli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Datsik thinking.
Oliweli tries to keep at a distance but Datsik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliweli avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Oliweli blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliweli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliweli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Kaleki Oliweli has been cut.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Oliweli dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliweli.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oliweli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Oliweli stalling the fight.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliweli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliweli dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Oliweli managing to block the knees to the body from Datsik.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Oliweli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliweli avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliweli.
Oliweli stalling in the clinch.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliweli avoids it.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliweli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik missing with knees to the body.
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!
Oliweli just leaning against Datsik, taking a breather.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oliweli prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Oliweli avoids a wild elbow strike from Datsik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli is trying to break the clinch but Datsik is controlling him.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oliweli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliweli controls his hands.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliweli is trying to push Datsik away but Datsik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
That has opened up Kaleki Oliweli's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Oliweli takes an elbow to the temple.
Oliweli takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Kaleki Oliweli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliweli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Datsik.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliweli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliweli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliweli.
Nice body punch from Datsik - that landed with a thud.
Datsik lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliweli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oliweli avoiding damage as Datsik throws knees to the body.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Oliweli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaleki Oliweli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Datsik misses.
Oliweli misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
Oliweli moves away from the strike by Datsik.
Oliweli lands a head shot.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Oliweli moves out of range.
Datsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliweli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Datsik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Datsik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliweli is just out of range.
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Datsik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliweli scores with a decent looking hook.
Oliweli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datsik.
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Oliweli cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Oliweli cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Oliweli throws a shot to the body.
Oliweli swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Oliweli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliweli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliweli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Datsik rather than just go for the knockout.
Datsik scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Datsik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliweli thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik slips under a jab.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
Oliweli lands a nice shot that snaps Datsik's head back.
Oliweli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliweli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Datsik.
Kaleki Oliweli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oliweli misses with a few strikes there.
Oliweli looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliweli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliweli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliweli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Datsik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliweli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliweli cracks Datsik with an open hand slap.
Oliweli throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Datsik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliweli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliweli scores with a jab. Datsik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Datsik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Datsik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaleki Oliweli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viacheslav Datsik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danneskjold's entrance music is Destroy Everything - Hatebreed. A fine choice. Watts has chosen Xxplosive as his entrance music. 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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200 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Watts!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watts duly obliges.
It looks like Ragnar Danneskjold has been cut.
Watts avoids the head kick by Danneskjold.
Danneskjold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danneskjold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from Watts both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danneskjold avoids the body shot from Watts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watts.
Danneskjold is rocked!
A big right from Watts misses.
Oh Danneskjold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watts looks to land a right hand but Danneskjold moved out of range.
Danneskjold slips a jab from Watts.
Danneskjold misses with a head kick.
Watts lands with a nice body punch.
Danneskjold is breathing heavily.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Danneskjold's shoulder, as Danneskjold tries to avoid the shot.
Watts dances in with a quick combination. Danneskjold is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Watts snaps Danneskjold's head back. Danneskjold stumbles backwards against the cage. Watts steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Danneskjold's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Danneskjold just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Watts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelino Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes to the cage accompanied by Square Dance. Landry has chosen The Black Keys - ThickFreakness as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcelino Landry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelino Landry!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry is looking to slow Mathers down with leg kicks.
Landry misses with a jab to the body
and Mathers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mathers looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
Mathers lands with a nice body kick.
Mathers thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Landry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mathers doesn't seem phased though.
Landry punishes Mathers's body with a nice straight punch.
Landry moves out of range as Mathers throws a body kick.
Landry misses with a body kick.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Mathers ducks down to avoid it.
Landry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mathers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry misses with a jab to the body
and Mathers counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry throws a hook but Mathers blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mathers tries to land a front kick but Landry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Landry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Landry misses.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathers loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Mathers saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Landry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathers's corner calls for a 1-2. Mathers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mathers misses with a body shot.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Landry throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry throws a push kick but Mathers slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry throws a sloppy body shot
and Mathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Mathers scores with a push kick.
Mathers blocks a low kick nicely.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathers throws a low kick but Landry avoids it.
Landry throws a body punch but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Landry misses the body punch
and Mathers counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Landry throws the left hand but Mathers avoids the punch easily.
Landry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathers counters with a body kick that stops Landry in his tracks momentarily.
Mathers lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Landry misses.
Mathers thuds his shin into the meat of Landry's side.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mathers lands a glancing blow to the side of Landry's head.
Mathers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Landry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Landry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathers's sensitive parts.
Mathers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mathers lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
Mathers checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Landry.
Landry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Landry throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Mathers slams his shin into Landry's torso.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mathers.
Mathers checks a low kick from Landry.
Mathers lands a right hook to the body.
Landry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mathers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Landry thows a leg kick but Mathers checks it
and Mathers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathers.
Landry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mathers.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers scores with a nice strike.
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 Marshall Mathers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Landry jabs Mathers right on the nose. Mathers blinks but takes it well.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Mathers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Landry's knee momentarily.
Landry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathers.
Landry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mathers. Mathers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Landry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mathers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Mathers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Landry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Landry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall Mathers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathers's head backwards.
Mathers digs a good body shot into Landry's ribs.
Mathers lands with a good body shot.
Landry misses with a hook
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Mathers.
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mathers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathers.
Landry digs a good hook to Mathers's body.
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!
Landry misses the body punch
and Mathers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mathers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Landry checks it well.
Mathers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Landry is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Mathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry checks a leg kick nicely.
Landry throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landry moves out of range of the body kick.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Landry throws a big shot that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Landry in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Landry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Landry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mathers throws a front kick that sends Landry stumbling back into the cage.
Mathers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Mathers ducks down to avoid it.
Marcelino Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Mathers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landry misses with a hook. Mathers ducked under it nicely.
Mathers scores with a jab. Landry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mathers scores with a leg kick.
Landry throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a stiff right hand.
Landry misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Landry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Landry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mathers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Landry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Landry.
Mathers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mathers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Landry throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathers throws out a powerful jab.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
Mathers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Landry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Landry slips under a jab.
Landry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Landry there.
A leg kick checked by Landry.
Landry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landry cracks a nice hook into Mathers's ribs.
Landry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mathers on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers tries to land a leg kick but Landry saw it coming and moves away.
Mathers looks to throw a body kick
and Landry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Landry lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathers's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marshall Mathers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mathers misses the shot to the body.
Landry checks the leg kick.
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Landry.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
Mathers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathers.
Landry misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Mathers misses
and Landry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mathers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Landry on the side of the head.
Landry avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Landry connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
Mathers misses with a straight left.
A jab from Landry misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Mathers.
Landry checks a low kick from Mathers.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Mathers saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Mathers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mathers feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
Landry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mathers in his tracks.
Mathers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Landry's head backwards.
Landry checks a low kick from Mathers.
Mathers scores with a body shot.
Landry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landry misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry moves out of range as Mathers throws a body kick.
Mathers tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Landry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathers on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Landry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Landry cracks Mathers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landry clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Landry finds it's way through Mathers's defenses.
Mathers looks to land a body kick but Landry moved away.
Landry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Landry wants to land a leg kick but Mathers is out of range.
Mathers tries to work over Landry's front leg with a kick but Landry checks it.
Mathers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Landry lands a right hook to the body.
Landry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathers.
Mathers defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Landry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Landry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathers blocks the leg kick.
Landry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mathers slips a straight right by Landry.
Landry defending well as Mathers loads up on a big left hand.
Mathers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers motions for Landry to come forward. Mathers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Landry catches Mathers right on the button with a cross.
Mathers throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathers jabs Landry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mathers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Landry moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry throws a jab when Mathers was well out of range.
Landry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mathers's calf.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers misses with a hook.
Landry lands a front kick.
Mathers throws a push kick but Landry slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelino Landry really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mathers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Landry.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Landry digs a good body shot into Mathers's ribs.
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathers lands a slapping body shot.
Landry cracks a nice hook into Mathers's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathers.
Mathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathers misses the body punch
and Landry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry lands a nice hook to Mathers's body. Mathers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mathers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landry misses with a straight left.
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mathers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Landry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mathers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mathers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landry.
Landry lands a head shot.
Landry misses with a hook to the body
and Mathers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Landry stuns Mathers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mathers cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Mathers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathers. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landry scores with a nice head shot.
Mathers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses with a straight right.
Mathers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landry throws the left hand but Mathers avoids the punch easily.
Mathers slips a straight right by Landry.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
A swing and a miss from Mathers.
Mathers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Landry.
Mathers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Landry slips a straight right by Mathers.
Landry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Landry digs a good hook to Mathers's body.
Mathers throws a lazy body kick
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathers misses with a hook. Landry ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Landry blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Landry misses.
Mathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mathers.
Landry misses with an uppercut
and Mathers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Landry really felt that one!
Mathers slips a jab from Landry.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
Mathers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mathers moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mathers dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Mathers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathers.
Mathers throws a body kick the misses
and Landry counters with a nice body shot.
Landry scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers misses with a right hand
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Mathers misses.
Landry connects with a body shot that sends Mathers's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landry slips a jab from Mathers.
A big right from Mathers misses.
Mathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Mathers connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelino Landry dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Landry throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mathers.
A big right from Mathers misses.
Nice uppercut there from Landry.
Landry throws a low kick, looking for Mathers's leg but Mathers calmly moves out of range.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Landry thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers misses with a leg kick
and Landry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Mathers misses.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathers is just out of range.
Landry misses with a hook
and Mathers counters with a body kick that stops Landry in his tracks momentarily.
Landry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landry misses with a straight right.
Mathers tried to score with a low kick but Landry checks it.
Landry tries a low kick but Mathers avoids it.
Landry clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathers manages to avoid it.
Landry throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a stiff right hand.
Landry throws a hook but Mathers avoids it easily.
Mathers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mathers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landry checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses with a kick to the body.
Mathers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mathers is able to avoid easily.
Landry with a hook.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Mathers lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry misses with the combination.
Mathers connects with a body shot that sends Landry's belly button to the back.
Landry throws a hook but Mathers blocks it.
Mathers throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Mathers misses.
Mathers throws a hook but Landry blocks it.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Landry.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mathers swings widly with a right hand
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Landry blocks the low kick.
Mathers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Landry blocks the body kick.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathers. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathers.
Mathers misses the shot to the body.
Mathers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mathers checks a low kick from Landry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Mathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers cracks Landry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Mathers misses the target.
Landry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mathers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelino Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelino Landry!
A victorious Marcelino Landry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Assante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assante comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Sanchez has chosen In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Assante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assante was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Assante throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Assante.
Assante misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Assante avoids it.
Assante misses with a straight left.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Assante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assante tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Assante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Assante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Assante throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Assante throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assante lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assante lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Assante moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez with a hook.
Sanchez clobbers Assante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Assante throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Assante's front leg but catches the back leg as Assante tries to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Assante is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez flashes Assante a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Assante's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Assante crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sanchez punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oswaldo Sanchez!
Oswaldo Sanchez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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