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SVW 4: Call to Arms PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ty Kuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zew Whoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuno's entrance music is Get Up Again. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Kuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zew Whoosh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuno throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Whoosh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whoosh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuno wants to sweep here but Whoosh controlling him for the moment.
Whoosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whoosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whoosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whoosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whoosh advances position into side control!
Whoosh throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuno's head but Kuno avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuno is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whoosh in side control, throwing shots but Kuno defends.
Whoosh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoosh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whoosh working the strikes but Kuno uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Whoosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuno keeps working.
Kuno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuno tries to get out of the position.
Whoosh tries to pass to full mount but Kuno defends it.
Whoosh trying to control the action but Kuno is working from the bottom.
Kuno wants to get back to full guard.
Whoosh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuno defending well though.
Whoosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuno defending well though.
Whoosh trying to mount his opponent but Kuno defends it.
Whoosh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whoosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whoosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whoosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whoosh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuno wants to control but Whoosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuno is holding on to half guard well.
Whoosh prevents Kuno from improving his position.
Whoosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whoosh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whoosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whoosh on the ground.
Whoosh 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.
Whoosh wants to pass to mount but Kuno is defending the position.
Whoosh is looking to take a break and control but Kuno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whoosh.
Whoosh is looking for a kimura here.
Kuno trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whoosh.
Whoosh working over Kuno with some ground and pound. Kuno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zew Whoosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuno just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kuno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Kuno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whoosh's head backwards.
Whoosh tries to clinch but Kuno moves away
and Kuno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whoosh can pounce on him.
Kuno looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoosh is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Whoosh.
Kuno scores with a nice strike.
Whoosh throws a big shot that misses.
Whoosh throws a push kick but Kuno slaps the foot to one side.
Whoosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuno tries to avoid it but Whoosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuno to the ground. Kuno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuno lands a jab-cross combination.
Whoosh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuno cracks Whoosh's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Whoosh slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kuno can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ty Kuno!
Ty Kuno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolo Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Riccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolo Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Riccio!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Riccio. No joy for Reese on that attempt.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riccio has Reese up against the cage in a clinch.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
It looks like Rolo Reese has been cut.
Reese dodges an elbow strike from Riccio.
Riccio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
Riccio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riccio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riccio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reese is defending well for now.
Reese blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riccio is defending well for now.
Reese jumps guard but Riccio stands there with Reese around his waist. Reese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reese missing with knees to the body.
Riccio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reese is defending well for now.
Reese is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reese avoids it.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from Riccio.
Riccio misses with a knee strike.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riccio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riccio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riccio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Riccio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riccio effectively controlling the action here.
Reese jumps guard but Riccio stands there with Reese around his waist. Reese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riccio lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccio throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reese.
Reese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riccio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese jumps guard but Riccio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reese blocks the elbow strike.
Reese avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccio.
Reese lands a knee to the head.
Reese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riccio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reese's defenses.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but Reese blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Riccio.
A knee to the head by Riccio.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riccio lands a knee to the body.
Riccio misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Riccio.
Reese scores with a knee to the head.
Riccio has Reese pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riccio just leaning against Reese, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Rolo Reese's cut is getting worse.
Riccio pushes off an throws an elbow but Reese leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccio throws an elbow but misses.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
Reese tries to pull guard but Riccio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riccio throws an elbow but it misses.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reese's defenses.
Reese drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riccio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reese.
Reese fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riccio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reese looks to land a body kick but Riccio moved away.
Reese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riccio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riccio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese lands with a nice body punch.
Riccio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Riccio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolo Reese's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riccio pushes Reese up against the cage in a clinch.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reese's defenses.
Reese unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Reese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rolo Reese's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riccio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Riccio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reese takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riccio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reese has a couple of punches blocked by Riccio.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Reese tries to pull guard but Riccio holds him up against the cage and eventually Reese drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riccio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reese up against the cage.
Riccio blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reese manages to pull guard.
Riccio wants to stand but Reese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riccio wants to stand but Reese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riccio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riccio is looking to stand up but Reese won't let him.
Riccio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reese to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Riccio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reese pulls down on the head and he's put Riccio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolo Reese!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santa Clause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graciano Pizzaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clause might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red earth by PISSING RAZORS. Graciano Pizzaman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santa Clause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Graciano Pizzaman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Clause misses its intended target.
Clause doesn't manage to clinch there - Pizzaman circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clause.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Pizzaman's face as Clause controls the position.
Clause thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clause trying to control the position but Pizzaman is working away.
Clause wants to control for a moment but Pizzaman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Clause is pressing down on Pizzaman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pizzaman is holding on for now.
Pizzaman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clause pulls his head out easily.
Clause knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pizzaman on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clause in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pizzaman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clause is working for a kimura but Pizzaman is defending it quite comfortably.
Pizzaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pizzaman looking for submissions off his back.
Pizzaman is trying to get back to full guard.
Clause is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clause is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pizzaman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clause.
Clause is looking for a kimura but Pizzaman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clause to get the leverage.
Clause moves into full mount! Pizzaman won't be happy about that!
Clause can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pizzaman is looking to escape.
Clause goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pizzaman is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzaman wants to stand but Clause is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clause wants to control the position but Pizzaman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clause looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pizzaman pushes past his half guard into mount!
Clause keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizzaman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clause to take his back!
Clause tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clause is working hard here to advance position.
Clause trying to control the action but Pizzaman just sinks the hooks in.
Clause is in bad spot here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pizzaman wants to control the position but Clause frees himself and scrambles - Pizzaman manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Clause dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clause closes the distance and clinches.
Clause looking to throw knees to the head but Pizzaman is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Clause to work.
Pizzaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pizzaman managing to block the knees to the body from Clause.
Clause tries to land knees in the clinch but Pizzaman avoids the damage to the body.
Clause is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pizzaman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clause missing with knees to the body.
Clause misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pizzaman.
Clause trying to stall but Pizzaman improves his position.
Clause misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pizzaman.
Clause trying to land knees to the body.
Clause misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pizzaman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizzaman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clause keeps control of Pizzaman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pizzaman stops a takedown attempt from Clause.
Clause with a knee to the head.
It looks like Graciano Pizzaman has been cut.
Clause misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pizzaman.
Clause working Pizzaman over with knees to the body.
Clause tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pizzaman avoids it.
Pizzaman letting Clause take a breather here.
Pizzaman avoiding damage as Clause throws knees to the body.
Clause trying to land knees to the body.
Clause tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pizzaman avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clause.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizzaman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clause.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santa Clause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizzaman managing to block the knees to the body from Clause.
Pizzaman is trying to break the clinch but Clause is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pizzaman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clause unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pizzaman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pizzaman is breathing heavily.
Clause tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pizzaman avoids it.
Pizzaman avoiding damage as Clause throws knees to the body.
Pizzaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Clause.
Clause tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pizzaman avoids it.
Pizzaman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clause missing with knees to the body.
Clause trying to land knees to the body.
Pizzaman working hard to break the clinch.
Pizzaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clause landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clause has picked Pizzaman up - he's going for a ride! Clause dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clause frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clause moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pizzaman has worked his arm free - good work by Pizzaman!
Clause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pizzaman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clause but great work by Pizzaman.
Clause on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clause tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A control attempt from Clause but he's now mounted!
Pizzaman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Clause tries to clinch up.
Graciano Pizzaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clause gets a double leg takedown into Pizzaman's guard.
Pizzaman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Santa Clause overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clause is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pizzaman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pizzaman has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clause looking for subs off his back but Pizzaman has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Clause dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graciano Pizzaman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clause tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pizzaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pizzaman throws a chopping leg kick but Clause manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pizzaman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pizzaman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graciano Pizzaman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizzaman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clause's head.
It looks like Santa Clause has been cut.
Pizzaman misses with a hook to the body
so Clause counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pizzaman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizzaman keeping moving, preventing Clause from controlling successfully.
Clause has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizzaman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clause wants to control from the top but Pizzaman keeps moving.
Clause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizzaman is keeping the position for now.
Pizzaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clause defends it easily.
Clause is looking to advance position but Pizzaman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Clause is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizzaman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clause to take his back!
Pizzaman trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Clause right now.
Clause trying to control the action but Pizzaman just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clause rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clause wants to get back to full guard but Pizzaman has passed into side control.
Clause tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pizzaman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Clause working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clause might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clause tries to control the position but Pizzaman now has his back.
Graciano Pizzaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clause trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clause tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clause manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pizzaman's guard. Nice work there by Clause.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santa Clause showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clause, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santa Clause!
A victorious Santa Clause thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday comes to the cage accompanied by All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. 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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213 lbs
8 - 10 - 1 |
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198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikki lands with a shot to the body.
Holiday closes the distance but Heikki moves to the side
and Heikki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holiday doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikki circles away.
Holiday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Manny Holiday has been cut.
Holiday throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heikki.
It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.
Helppo Heikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holiday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heikki takes a swing at Holiday's ribcage but misses.
Holiday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holiday fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
A shot to the liver by Heikki. Beautiful body shot.
Heikki swings for the body but Holiday moves out of range.
Holiday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holiday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holiday moves to clinch but Heikki breaks away
letting Heikki counter with a right hand.
Holiday tries to move into range but Heikki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holiday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holiday misses with a head kick.
Heikki lands with a right hand.
Heikki misses with a hook to the body
and Holiday counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holiday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Heikki.
Heikki looks to score with a jab to the body but Holiday is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heikki lands with a straight right. Holiday didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Holiday as Heikki shoots in.
Heikki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heikki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holiday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heikki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heikki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holiday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Heikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holiday misses with a body kick.
Holiday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heikki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holiday wants it to stay on the feet.
Heikki thuds a left hand into Holiday's body.
Holiday tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
Holiday slips under a jab.
Heikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holiday tries to avoid it but Heikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holiday to the ground. Holiday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manny Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helppo Heikki.
Holiday tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
Holiday gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heikki tries to work over Holiday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heikki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Heikki avoids a wild elbow strike from Holiday.
Heikki lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
Holiday lands a damaging elbow.
Holiday misses with a knee strike.
Heikki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heikki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manny Holiday's cut is getting worse.
Holiday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heikki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holiday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Heikki.
Holiday looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heikki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holiday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holiday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heikki's efforts to push away.
Holiday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heikki.
Holiday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heikki is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helppo Heikki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heikki lands with a shot to the body.
Holiday moves into range and clinches up with Heikki.
Heikki has hold of one of Holiday's legs. Holiday is fighting the takedown attempt but Heikki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Heikki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heikki throws a big right hand that misses.
Heikki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heikki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heikki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Heikki stands up over Holiday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heikki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heikki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Heikki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heikki throwing strikes but missing.
Holiday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heikki wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Holiday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heikki controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki throws a big elbow that misses.
Heikkiis looking to pass into half guard but Holiday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holiday is in guard.
Heikki has his hands on Holiday's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Heikki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helppo Heikki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Heikki lands a jab.
Manny Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heikki scores with a nice strike.
Holiday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holiday wants to clinch but Heikki slips to the side
and Heikki counters with a nice uppercut.
Heikki misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holiday.
Holiday misses with a low kick as Heikki jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heikki throws a body punch but Holiday moves out of range.
Heikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helppo Heikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikki.
Holiday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Heikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heikki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heikki lands a nice shot that snaps Holiday's head back.
Holiday wants to clinch but Heikki slips to the side
and Heikki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heikki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heikki duly obliges.
Holiday shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holiday tries to clinch there but Heikki circles away.
Heikki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heikki lands with an uppercut that bounces Holiday off the cage and back into range.
Heikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikki lands with a good body shot.
Heikki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikki scores with a jab. Holiday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heikki swats away the attempt to clinch by Holiday.
Holiday wants to clinch but Heikki slips to the side
and Heikki counters with a nice body shot.
Heikki throws a combination that misses
and Holiday counters with a body kick.
Holiday motions for Heikki to come forward. Holiday throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heikki with a nice cross.
Heikki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holiday manages to avoid it.
Heikki works Holiday's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heikki.
Heikki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikki dives in and scores a takedown into Holiday's guard.
Heikki looking to sit in guard and control but Holiday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helppo Heikki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heikki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heikki working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heikki.
Heikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holiday defends it well.
Heikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holiday is just riding it out for now. Heikki eventually gives up the hold.
Heikki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holiday won't allow Heikki to pass to mount.
Holiday is trying to get back to full guard.
Heikki trying to control the action but Holiday is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helppo Heikki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heikki 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helppo Heikki!
In his post fight interview, Helppo Heikki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbot comes to the cage accompanied by Face fucked by PISSING RAZORS. 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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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Holly!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly connects with an inside leg kick.
Holly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Abbot misses.
A jab from Abbot misses.
Holly moves into the clinch.
Holly is looking for a takedown.
Abbot tries to break free but Holly pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abbot.
It looks like Bobby Holly has been cut.
Holly keeps control of Abbot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abbot manages to break the clinch.
Holly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holly throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot works Holly's body with a nice hook.
Holly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abbot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbot dips to his left and cracks Holly with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Abbot.
Holly moves out of range of the strikes.
Abbot lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbot connects with a body shot.
Holly looks gassed!
Holly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Bobby Holly's cut even more.
Abbot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holly is rocked!
Abbot drops Holly with a big left hand! Holly is injured, injured bad! Abbot jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Abbot!
After winning the bout, Tank Abbot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guto Culpado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Idas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Culpado comes into the arena with Falling Slowly blaring out of the sound system. Guto Culpado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Guto Culpado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Idas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culpado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Culpado tries to clinch but Idas moves away
and Culpado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Culpado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Idas swivels and escapes.
Culpado dives in and grabs Idas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Idas pushes down on Culpado's head and hops out.
Culpado tries to clinch
and Idas counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Culpado badly! He tries to strike back but Idas puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Culpado out cold! Oh man, Culpado will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Idas!
A pretty intense looking Leon Idas took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rony Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, T.I.-I'm Back . Rony Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Taker's chin.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rony Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Taker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taker throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A big left from Taker misses.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez won't allow Taker to pass to mount.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Taker tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Taker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taker is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has hold of Taker's hands but Taker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez tries to kick Taker off but Taker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Taker 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.
Taker slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Nice strikes from Taker there.
Taker is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Taker is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taker is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Taker lands with a punch from half guard.
Taker works his way into full mount!
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taker with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Taker.
Taker landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez is rocked!
Taker loads up with a big shot that hurts Sanchez! He's pulled Taker in close but Taker has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Sanchez survive? More strikes from Taker and Sanchez is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Taker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- The catalyst. Santiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Stronger. Bobby Santiago told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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239 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh gets a double leg takedown into Santiago's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vegh won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vegh has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Vegh manages to pass to side control!
Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
Vegh in side control, throwing shots but Santiago defends.
Santiago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Santiago wants to improve his position but Vegh is controlling well.
Santiago is in trouble now - Vegh has advanced to mount!
Santiago tries to lock up and control but Vegh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vegh controlling the pace for now.
Santiago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
Vegh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
Vegh lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Vegh wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santiago manages to pass to side control.
Vegh is trying to stand.
Vegh trying to control but Santiago postures up.
Santiago prevents Vegh from standing back up.
Vegh is trying to control but can't.
Vegh pushes Santiago off looking to stand but Santiago dives back in and keeps control.
Vegh tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
Vegh looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Vegh is having none of it.
Santiago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vegh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vegh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Vegh is proving a slippery customer.
Vegh trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
Vegh keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Vegh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to maintain the position but Vegh is very close to passing his half guard.
Vegh winds up and cracks Santiago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vegh is trying to control. Santiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Vegh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santiago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Vegh tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.
Vegh tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vegh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santiago!
Vegh looking to control but Santiago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Vegh isn't that keen on the idea.
Vegh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santiago wants to hold on but Vegh pushes him away.
Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh with a couple of short strikes.
Vegh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santiago is desperately trying to improve his position but Vegh has a good base and remains in mount.
Santiago wants to hold on but Vegh pushes him away.
Santiago is squirming around, avoiding Vegh's attempts to control the action.
Santiago is desperately trying to improve his position but Vegh has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to hold on but Vegh pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegh tries to control but Santiago wriggling away.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Vegh isn't that keen on the idea.
Vegh lands a heavy elbow.
Vegh lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago wants to hold on but Vegh pushes him away.
Vegh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vegh tries to control but Santiago wriggling away.
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Vegh.
Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santiago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santiago wants to sweep but Vegh has passed to side control!
Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh scoring with punches and elbows.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Santiago throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Vegh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vegh working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Vegh tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Vegh dives in and scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegh manages to get himself to full guard.
Vegh wants to get back to his feet but Santiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vegh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santiago off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Santiago lands a jab to Vegh's midsection.
Santiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegh is one step ahead there.
Vegh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegh wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Vegh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santiago dives on top into guard.
Vegh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegh is looking to stand up but Santiago isn't so interested in that idea.
Santiago forces his way into half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Vegh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
Santiago is trying to control. Vegh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Vegh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vegh is desperately trying to improve his position but Santiago has a good base and remains in mount.
Vegh tries to hold on but Santiago postures up.
Vegh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vegh looks a forlorn figure.
Vegh can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Vegh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Vegh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Santiago is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vegh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santiago avoids the attempt from Vegh to control.
Santiago landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Vegh is squirming around, avoiding Santiago's attempts to control the action.
Arnold Vegh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegh tries to hold on but Santiago postures up.
Santiago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vegh is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Vegh is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santiago scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arnold Vegh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Santiago looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vegh wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vegh is squirming around, avoiding Santiago's attempts to control the action.
Santiago prevents Vegh from getting the reversal.
Bobby Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago scoring with strikes but Vegh is staying in there.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegh 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Vegh!
An out of breath Arnold Vegh 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Machine. Roy Keane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo McGarry's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Keane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws out a leg kick but McGarry moves out of range and Keane only half commits.
Keane slaps away a takedown attempt from McGarry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGarry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keane's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keane wants to sweep but no luck.
McGarry is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGarry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGarry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keane's head.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGarry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGarry postures up in Keane's guard and throws a big left but Keane blocks it.
McGarry tries to free his leg and advance position but Keane is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry scoring with some ground and pound.
McGarry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keane is adopting a defensive guard.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGarry postures up.
McGarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarry.
McGarry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarry with a nice head shot there.
Keane trying to keep a closed guard but McGarry is proving a slippery customer.
McGarry throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry stopping the sweep attempt from Keane.
McGarry stands up over Keane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to 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!
McGarry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarry postures up and lands a big shot to Keane's brow.
McGarry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGarry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGarry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keane's best efforts.
McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarry wants to get back to full guard.
McGarry is pressing down on Keane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keane defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGarry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGarry has an active guard here but Keane has managed to pass into half guard.
McGarry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGarry defends it well.
McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry wants to improve his position but Keane is controlling well.
McGarry gets back to full guard.
McGarry keeping full guard, as Keane tries to pass.
McGarry can't keep his opponent in guard - Keane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGarry missing with punches from the bottom.
Keane seems to be working for a kimura but McGarry defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry actively working from the bottom here.
McGarry lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Keane is pressing down on McGarry's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGarry is holding on for now.
Leo McGarry has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
McGarry tries to roll over but Keane keeps him under control.
Keane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keane.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keane got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keane has managed to get both his arms back between McGarry's legs - danger averted.
McGarry is looking for a triangle here but Keane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGarry tries to buck Keane off but Keane is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGarry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGarry fails with a takedown attempt.
McGarry tries to clinch there but Keane circles away.
Keane shoots in but no luck this time.
McGarry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keane tries to avoid it but McGarry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keane to the ground. Keane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keane is looking to chop away at McGarry's legs.
McGarry checks the leg kick.
McGarry shoots in and gets a takedown into Keane's guard.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Keane blocks nicely.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keane is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McGarry has his hands clasped together but Keane extends an breaks McGarry's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Keane!
Roy Keane retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Roy Keane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alucard Darkim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkim comes to the cage accompanied by I'm new in da city. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alucard Darkim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Winnfield does no damage.
Winnfield misses with a straight left.
Winnfield throws a one two combo.
Winnfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winnfield leaves Darkim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winnfield throws a series of punches but Darkim moves out of range.
Winnfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Winnfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winnfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkim throws an overhand right that lands on Winnfield's shoulder, as Winnfield tries to avoid the shot.
Darkim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darkim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winnfield moves away.
Darkim lands a slapping body shot.
Winnfield works Darkim's body with a nice hook.
Winnfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Darkim tries to move into range but Winnfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim forces Winnfield back against the cage and clinches.
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winnfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Winnfield misses with a wild combination.
Darkim tries to clinch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Darkim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darkim.
Darkim lands a nice hook to Winnfield's body. Winnfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darkim misses with a low kick as Winnfield jumps back.
A big right from Darkim misses.
Winnfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Darkim defending well as Winnfield loads up on a big left hand.
Darkim is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
Winnfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darkim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darkim misses with the combination.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield throws a right hand that Darkim ducks under and follows up with a left that Darkim also avoids with ease.
Darkim throws a looping overhand right but Winnfield ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winnfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winnfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winnfield throws a nice looking combination but Darkim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winnfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winnfield.
Darkim throws a shot to the body.
Darkim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darkim shoots in and drives through. Winnfield sprawls well.
Good exchange - Darkim coming out on top.
Winnfield connects with a crisp jab.
Winnfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winnfield throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim tries to clinch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Winnfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darkim darts in and clinches Winnfield up against the cage.
Darkim has Winnfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winnfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alucard Darkim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winnfield is trying to push Darkim away but Darkim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Winnfield stops a takedown attempt from Darkim.
Darkim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darkim scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Darkim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Winnfield walks away with a smile on his face. Darkim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winnfield misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Winnfield misses.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim throws a lazy uppercut
and Winnfield counters with a left and a right that stings Darkim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkim throws a right and a left that Winnfield avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Winnfield misses its intended target.
Darkim throws the left hand but Winnfield avoids the punch easily.
Winnfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darkim.
Winnfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darkim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darkim throws the left hand but Winnfield avoids the punch easily.
Winnfield misses with a two punch combination.
Winnfield looks to land a right hand but Darkim moved out of range.
Winnfield throws a jab when Darkim was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darkim slips a straight right by Winnfield.
Darkim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darkim throws a series of punches but Winnfield avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darkim scores with a jab. Winnfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Darkim misses.
Winnfield looks to land a combination but Darkim avoids it well.
A punch combination from Winnfield misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winnfield.
Some wild striking there from Winnfield.
Darkim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Darkim misses with a wild combination.
Darkim swinging wildly here.
Winnfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darkim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darkim cracks Winnfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winnfield scores with a jab. Darkim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winnfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkim circles away quickly and effectively.
Darkim misses with a straight left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winnfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winnfield is trying to break free.
Darkim tries a body shot but Winnfield blocks it.
A hook to the body from Darkim.
Darkim can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkim has a couple of punches blocked by Winnfield.
A short right from Darkim.
Darkim can't find room to land a body shot as Winnfield controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winnfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darkim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winnfield's efforts to push away.
Darkim stalling in the clinch but Winnfield improves position.
Darkim pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Darkim looking for a guillotine here but Winnfield defends easily.
Winnfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darkim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Darkim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winnfield is looking to control Darkim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winnfield avoid being mounted?
Winnfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darkim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winnfield wants to sweep but Darkim has passed to side control!
Darkim 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Winnfield parries the strikes from Darkim easily there. Darkim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Winnfield to escape.
Darkim swings around for an armbar but Winnfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Darkim's guard.
Winnfield stands up and waves to Darkim to follow him.
Darkim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darkim throws a head kick but Winnfield moves out of range.
Darkim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winnfield throws a body punch but Darkim moves out of range.
Darkim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darkim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winnfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darkim.
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 Alucard Darkim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darkim misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Darkim.
Darkim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winnfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winnfield staying out of range there.
Darkim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winnfield.
Darkim dodges the punch combination from Winnfield.
Winnfield checks a leg kick.
Winnfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winnfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winnfield lands a two punch combo.
Darkim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winnfield throws a right and a left that Darkim avoids nicely.
Darkim throws a series of punches but Winnfield moves out of range.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Winnfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winnfield momentarily.
Winnfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darkim.
Darkim cracks Winnfield with a good jab.
Darkim throws the left hand but Winnfield avoids the punch easily.
Darkim looks to land a left hand but Winnfield moved out of range nicely.
Darkim defending well as Winnfield loads up on a big left hand.
Darkim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winnfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winnfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkim.
Darkim throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield missing with a left hand there. Darkim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Darkim fails to land with a series of punches.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Darkim with a series of wild strikes but Darkim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winnfield missing with a left hand there. Darkim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Darkim catches Winnfield right on the button with a cross.
Winnfield checks a leg kick.
Darkim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winnfield pinned against the cage. Winnfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darkim fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Darkim.
Darkim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winnfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Winnfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut. Darkim saw that one coming.
Jules Winnfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winnfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darkim fails to land with a series of punches.
Alucard Darkim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darkim misses with the combination.
Darkim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winnfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darkim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Darkim tries to land a leg kick but Winnfield saw it coming and moves away.
Darkim misses with a hook. Winnfield ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winnfield misses with a two punch combination.
Winnfield throws a right hand that Darkim ducks under and follows up with a left that Darkim also avoids with ease.
Winnfield thuds his right hand into Darkim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winnfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
Darkim fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Darkim.
Darkim misses with a straight right.
Darkim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winnfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Darkim misses.
Darkim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Winnfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jules Winnfield just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Darkim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winnfield's head.
Winnfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkim tries to score with a low kick but Winnfield moves his leg out of the way.
Winnfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winnfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Winnfield finds it's way through Darkim's defenses.
Darkim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darkim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Winnfield leaves Darkim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winnfield scores with a three punch combo!
Darkim moves out of range as Winnfield strikes.
Darkim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkim.
Winnfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winnfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Darkim throws the left hand but Winnfield avoids the punch easily.
Winnfield misses with a right hand
and Darkim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winnfield manages to break the clinch.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Darkim with a series of wild strikes but Darkim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darkim misses with the combination.
Winnfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darkim dips to his left and cracks Winnfield with an uppercut!
Darkim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winnfield can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield can't break the clinch.
Darkim misses with the head strike.
Darkim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winnfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darkim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winnfield manages to avoid it.
Winnfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alucard Darkim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Winnfield. Those never looked like landing.
Winnfield sizes up Darkim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Winnfield misses with a body punch
and Darkim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winnfield thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim throws a series of strikes that have Winnfield backpedaling.
Winnfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darkim loads up on a big right hand but Winnfield slips the punch.
Darkim misses with a two punch combination.
Darkim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Sloppy strikes from Winnfield. Those never looked like landing.
Winnfield walks into a stiff left hand from Darkim.
Darkim takes a swing at Winnfield's ribcage but misses.
Darkim fails to land the takedown.
Winnfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkim.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Winnfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winnfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winnfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darkim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darkim throws a series of punches but Winnfield moves out of range.
Darkim wants to clinch.
Winnfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darkim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Darkim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winnfield lands a nice shot that snaps Darkim's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim pushes Winnfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Darkim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winnfield is defending well.
Darkim misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jules Winnfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Darkim swinging wildly here.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Darkim with a series of wild strikes but Darkim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darkim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winnfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darkim misses with a straight right.
Darkim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winnfield but Winnfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darkim misses with a double jab.
Winnfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Darkim tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it.
Winnfield throws a hook but Darkim blocks it.
Winnfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkim is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Winnfield misses the target.
Darkim throws a right and a left that Winnfield avoids nicely.
Darkim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darkim throws out a loose jab but Winnfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winnfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winnfield misses with a double jab.
Darkim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winnfield lands the left hand.
Winnfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darkim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winnfield swings for the body but Darkim moves out of range.
A big left from Darkim misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darkim counters with a right hand to the body.
Winnfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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.
Winnfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winnfield throws a series of punches but Darkim moves out of range.
Winnfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darkim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darkim lands a jab.
Darkim moves into the clinch successfully.
Darkim has Winnfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winnfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alucard Darkim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winnfield tries to break free but Darkim pushes him back against the cage.
Winnfield blocks a body shot from Darkim.
Darkim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim missing with knees to the body.
Winnfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darkim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alucard Darkim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winnfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winnfield manages to break the clinch.
Winnfield throws a jab when Darkim was well out of range.
Good work by Winnfield as he checks the leg kick.
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darkim manages to avoid it.
Winnfield works over Darkim's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alucard Darkim has been cut.
A punch combination from Winnfield misses.
A left and a right from Darkim both land. Nice combination.
Winnfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkim circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winnfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Darkim avoids the body shot from Winnfield.
Nice defenses there by Winnfield.
Darkim scores with a takedown into Winnfield's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winnfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winnfield pushes Darkim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Darkim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winnfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darkim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Winnfield misses.
Winnfield misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Winnfield. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Winnfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winnfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jules Winnfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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