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Thralls of Fighting 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Abbott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Mondello's chin.
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190 lbs
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183 cm
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott doesn't manage to clinch there - Mondello circles away.
Abbott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abbott is defended easily by Mondello.
Abbott gets tackled into the cage by Mondello. Mondello maintains the clinch.
Abbott tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mondello with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hank Abbott has been cut.
Mondello with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mondello unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondello has Abbott pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Abbott is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mondello - that's hurt Abbott badly! Oh, another knee lands and Abbott is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Abbott doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Anderson Mondello!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramires Santos Do Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires Santos Do Nascimento has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramires Santos Do Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos Do Nascimento swings for the body but Ortiz moves out of range.
Santos Do Nascimento scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Kevin Ortiz has been cut.
Santos Do Nascimento stuffs the takedown.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos Do Nascimento counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ortiz! Santos Do Nascimento lets Ortiz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos Do Nascimento swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos Do Nascimento. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos Do Nascimento stuffs the takedown.
Santos Do Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz with a poor takedown
and Santos Do Nascimento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Santos Do Nascimento punishes Ortiz's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Santos Do Nascimento knocks Ortiz out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramires Santos Do Nascimento!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Lalama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Noir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Lalama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Noir lands.
Lalama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Koa Lalama has been cut.
Lalama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noir counters by clinching up.
Lalama misses with a body punch.
Lalama can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Lalama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noir stalling the fight.
Noir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koa Lalama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalama has Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Noir has Lalama pushed against the cage.
Lalama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noir is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Noir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lalama tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Lalama back against the cage.
Lalama taking a breather.
Noir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noir missing with knees to the body.
Noir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noir breaks from the clinch.
Lalama tries to clinch up
and Noir counters with a low kick, right behind Lalama 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lalama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lalama moves to clinch but Noir breaks away
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Noir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lalama's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Lalama staying out of range there.
Lalama looks to clinch
and Noir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lalama tries to clinch up
and Noir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalama tries to clinch but Noir moves away
and Noir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lalama closes the distance but Noir moves to the side
and Noir counters with a low kick, right behind Lalama 's knee.
Lalama staying out of range there.
Noir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Noir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalama backwards.
Noir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lalama closes the distance but Noir moves to the side
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lalama is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir fakes the body blow, causing Lalama to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lalama goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vince Noir!
Vince Noir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Shady has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Fiasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Slim Shady!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiasco wants to clinch
and Shady counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiasco defends it well.
Fiasco wants to get back to his feet.
Shady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiasco is just riding it out for now. Shady eventually gives up the hold.
Fiasco is trying to stand.
Shady 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiasco is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fiasco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shady has cracked it and Fiasco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slim Shady!
After the fight, Slim Shady was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razta Oni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Im On One. Razta Oni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razta Oni!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Oni won't allow it.
Gracie keeps control of Oni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oni is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oni down to the mat. Oni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Oni's knee but Oni avoids it well.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Oni misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Oni does no damage.
Oni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie feints and as Oni raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Oni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie working for a triangle but Oni defends it easily.
Oni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oni wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Oni from standing up.
Oni stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Oni.
Oni misses with a double jab.
Oni misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oni swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a right hand that Oni ducks under and follows up with a left that Oni also avoids with ease.
Oni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Oni throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Oni looks gassed!
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie stuns Oni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Razta Oni has been cut.
Oni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Oni's head.
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oni misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Oni.
Oni works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Oni slips under a jab.
Oni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oni was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Oni misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie keeps control of Oni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oni to keep the fight standing.
Oni tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oni is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Oni tries to roll out but it's too tight and Oni has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
Roger Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Schach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Torn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rory Schach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Torn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torn tries to avoid it but Schach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torn to the ground. Torn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schach is looking to clinch.
Schach shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torn defends it nicely.
Schach looking to score a takedown here. Torn is defending well but Schach drives through and ends up in Torn's guard.
Schach drops back looking for a leg! Torn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torn manages to kick Schach off! Schach jumps back into Torn's guard.
Schach drops back looking for a leg! Torn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torn manages to kick Schach off! Schach jumps back into Torn's guard.
Torn wants to stand and escape but Schach is having none of it.
Schach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schach drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torn dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torn wants to stand but Schach has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Torn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torn has managed to get both his arms back between Schach's legs - danger averted.
Schach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torn passes into side control.
Schach is looking to regain half guard here but Torn keeps moving and retains side control.
Torn wants to stand but Schach has his arm trapped.
Schach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torn wants to stand but Schach is controlling his arm.
Schach could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schach manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schach is working for a kimura but Torn is defending it quite comfortably.
Schach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torn sees it coming and defends easily.
Schach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schach is working for a submission of some sort.
Schach is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schach is looking for a kimura but Torn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schach to get the leverage.
Schach prevents Torn from standing back up.
Schach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schach is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torn wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Schach 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.
Schach shoots in and drives through. Torn sprawls well.
Schach has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schach somewhat.
Schach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Schach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torn digs a good hook to Schach's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schach fails with a takedown attempt.
Torn thumps Schach with a low kick.
Torn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jake Torn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torn works over Schach's head and body with a nice combination.
Torn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torn plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Schach swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Schach face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Torn!
Jake Torn made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Slystarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkarainen comes to the cage accompanied by Oodi kansanedustaja Hakkaraiselle. Slystarr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kool Savas - Tot oder Lebendig/Mona Lisa. The key to victory for Teuvo Hakkarainen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teuvo Hakkarainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Slystarr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen lands a really nice looking cross but Slystarr seems unphased.
Slystarr shoots in but no luck this time.
Slystarr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakkarainen.
Slystarr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Slystarr wants to pass to mount but Hakkarainen is defending the position.
Hakkarainen is looking for a sweep. Slystarr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slystarr prevents Hakkarainen from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakkarainen trying to hold on to Slystarr's head to control him but Slystarr postures up.
Hakkarainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakkarainen is trying to stand back up but Slystarr is controlling him
Slystarr is working for a kimura but Hakkarainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Slystarr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen is looking for a sweep. Slystarr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakkarainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slystarr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hakkarainen tries to roll over but Slystarr keeps him under control.
Hakkarainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slystarr.
Slystarr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hakkarainen is just riding it out for now. Slystarr eventually gives up the hold.
Slystarr is working for a kimura but Hakkarainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Hakkarainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slystarr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr 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.
Hakkarainen tries to kick Slystarr off but Slystarr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slystarr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakkarainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hakkarainen kicks Slystarr off and gets back to his feet.
Hakkarainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Slystarr's head.
Hakkarainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slystarr.
Slystarr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakkarainen swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakkarainen throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen swings for the body but Slystarr moves out of range.
Hakkarainen with a jab.
Hakkarainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slystarr will feel that in the morning.
Slystarr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Hakkarainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slystarr eats them both and turns towards Hakkarainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slystarr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakkarainen.
Slystarr misses with a hook. Hakkarainen ducked under it nicely.
Slystarr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slystarr slips a straight right by Hakkarainen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hakkarainen throws a wild body kick that Slystarr sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Hakkarainen there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakkarainen swivels and escapes.
Slystarr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slystarr showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakkarainen is positioning himself well to prevent Slystarr advancing to mount.
Slystarr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hakkarainen!
Slystarr lands a big shot there that rocks Hakkarainen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hakkarainen tries to hold on but Slystarr pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slystarr controlling from mount.
Hakkarainen tries to reverse the position but Slystarr maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Teuvo Hakkarainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slystarr blocks the body kick.
Hakkarainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Slystarr misses with a looping left.
Slystarr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Slystarr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakkarainen sprawls well. He's pushed Slystarr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slystarr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakkarainen counters with a nice body shot.
Slystarr misses with a takedown attempt - Hakkarainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Slystarr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Mark Slystarr has been cut.
Slystarr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slystarr closes the distance and clinches up with Hakkarainen, looking for a takedown. Slystarr pushes Hakkarainen against the cage but Hakkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hakkarainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slystarr.
Hakkarainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slystarr doesn't seem bothered though.
Slystarr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hakkarainen connects with a jab.
Hakkarainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slystarr backs up against the cage.
Hakkarainen misses with a body shot.
Slystarr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slystarr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakkarainen swivels and escapes.
Slystarr checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakkarainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Slystarr. Slystarr gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakkarainen throws a head kick but Slystarr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slystarr.
Slystarr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hakkarainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hakkarainen tries to get to full guard but Slystarr has control of the leg.
Slystarr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hakkarainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hakkarainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hakkarainen seems keen to control Slystarr's posture.
Hakkarainen controls Slystarr momentarily but Slystarr frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen keeping full guard, as Slystarr tries to pass.
Slystarr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slystarr landing with the ground and pound.
Slystarr looking to pass the guard.
Hakkarainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Teuvo Hakkarainen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slystarr moves out of range of the body kick from Hakkarainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hakkarainen counter with a right hand.
Slystarr fails to land the takedown.
Slystarr shoots in but no luck this time.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakkarainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakkarainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Slystarr.
Slystarr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slystarr tries for a takedown but Hakkarainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slystarr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hakkarainen, as that shot connected.
Hakkarainen lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Hakkarainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Slystarr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakkarainen misses the target.
Slystarr shoots in but Hakkarainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakkarainen lands with an overhand left.
No luck for Slystarr with that takedown attempt.
Slystarr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hakkarainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hakkarainen regains half guard, as Slystarr was trying to land strikes.
Hakkarainen tries to roll over but Slystarr keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hakkarainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slystarr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hakkarainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Slystarr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hakkarainen keeping full guard, as Slystarr tries to pass.
Hakkarainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hakkarainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hakkarainen, not yet.
Slystarr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakkarainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slystarr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr looking to pass the guard.
Hakkarainen trying to control the position.
Slystarr advances position into side control!
Hakkarainen gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakkarainen is trying to maintain the position but Slystarr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hakkarainen tries to get to full guard but Slystarr has control of the leg.
Hakkarainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slystarr postures up in Hakkarainen's guard and throws a big left but Hakkarainen blocks it.
Slystarr pushes down on Hakkarainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hakkarainen is looking to improve his position.
Hakkarainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slystarr is working for a kimura but Hakkarainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mark Slystarr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slystarr wants to pass the guard but Hakkarainen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Slystarr.
Hakkarainen is looking to control Slystarr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakkarainen avoid being mounted?
Slystarr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakkarainen is pressing down on Slystarr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slystarr passes Hakkarainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slystarr wants to pass the guard but Hakkarainen is defending well.
Slystarr misses with a head shot. Hakkarainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Slystarr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Slystarr's cut.
That's time! Hakkarainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slystarr checks a leg kick.
Hakkarainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakkarainen moves out of range as Slystarr strikes.
Hakkarainen lands with a right hand.
Slystarr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakkarainen.
Slystarr shoots in for a double leg but Hakkarainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hakkarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakkarainen misses with a low kick.
No luck for Slystarr with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen throws a big shot that misses.
Slystarr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hakkarainen quickly recovers to half guard.
Hakkarainen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hakkarainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hakkarainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slystarr.
Hakkarainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slystarr is trying to get back to full guard.
Slystarr missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slystarr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hakkarainen prevents Slystarr from improving his position.
Slystarr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hakkarainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hakkarainen's back!
Hakkarainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slystarr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hakkarainen to take his back!
Slystarr is looking for the choke from the back position but Hakkarainen is controlling his hands well.
Can Hakkarainen hold on?! Slystarr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hakkarainen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hakkarainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slystarr's guard. Nice work there by Hakkarainen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hakkarainen looking to pass the guard.
Hakkarainen stopping the sweep attempt from Slystarr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hakkarainen!
Slystarr unloading with bombs!
Slystarr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hakkarainen has worked his arm free - good work by Hakkarainen!
Hakkarainen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slystarr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hakkarainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen is not content to let Slystarr control the position.
Slystarr moves nicely into side control.
Hakkarainen manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slystarr is pressing down on Hakkarainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hakkarainen is holding on for now.
Slystarr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hakkarainen really wants to buck Slystarr off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slystarr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hakkarainen is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Slystarr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mark Slystarr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Slystarr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slystarr.
A jab from Hakkarainen finds it's way through Slystarr's defenses.
Hakkarainen is looking to chop away at Slystarr's legs.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice right hand.
Slystarr throws a right and a left that Hakkarainen avoids nicely.
Hakkarainen cracks Slystarr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slystarr closes the distance and clinches up with Hakkarainen, looking for a takedown. Slystarr pushes Hakkarainen against the cage but Hakkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakkarainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slystarr's hands.
Hakkarainen throws a head kick but Slystarr moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakkarainen misses the target.
Slystarr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakkarainen swivels and escapes.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Slystarr walks into a jab.
Slystarr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakkarainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slystarr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr trying to control but Hakkarainen is working from the bottom.
Hakkarainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slystarr is one step ahead there.
Slystarr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakkarainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slystarr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hakkarainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hakkarainen looking to control.
Slystarr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hakkarainen dodges the ground and pound from Slystarr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr throws an elbow but Hakkarainen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slystarr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hakkarainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Slystarr trying to control the action but Hakkarainen is working from the bottom.
Hakkarainen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slystarr easily slips into full mount!
Hakkarainen regains half guard.
Hakkarainen tries to get to full guard but Slystarr has control of the leg.
Slystarr wants to free his trapped foot but Hakkarainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen trying to hold on to Slystarr's head to control him but Slystarr postures up.
Slystarr drops an elbow to the side of Hakkarainen's head.
Slystarr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakkarainen defends it well.
Slystarr throwing shots but Hakkarainen is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slystarr is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakkarainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakkarainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
Slystarr wants to pass the guard but Hakkarainen is keeping the position.
Slystarr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Slystarr.
I think Slystarr 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teuvo Hakkarainen!
Teuvo Hakkarainen is the new middleweight champion!
Teuvo Hakkarainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillu Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Deck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillu Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka blocks a head kick by Deck.
Haukka blocks a head kick by Deck.
Deck thows a body kick. Haukka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deck throws a hook to the side of Haukka's head but Haukka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haukka slips under a jab from Deck.
Haukka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haukka drives through and clinches with Deck against the cage.
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haukka.
Haukka has managed to clinch.
Deck throws an elbow that misses.
Deck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
Deck blocks an uppercut.
Haukka blocks an elbow strike.
Deck tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haukka dodges an elbow strike from Deck.
Haukka can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka avoiding damage as Deck throws knees to the body.
Haukka is trying to push Deck away but Deck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haukka's brow.
A short uppercut from Haukka.
Haukka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deck missing with knees to the body.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deck lands an elbow inside that Haukka shrugs off.
It looks like Pillu Haukka has been cut.
Deck misses with an elbow over the top.
Haukka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haukka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deck trying to land knees to the body.
Deck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deck misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Haukka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haukka misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Deck.
Deck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haukka's defenses.
Deck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Deck as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Deck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Deck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haukka avoids it.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deck throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decks head.
Deck misses with a body punch.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haukka avoids it.
Deck is trying to break the clinch but Haukka has him pressed against the cage.
Deck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haukka's brow.
Deck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
Deck is pushing Haukka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Deck.
Deck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haukka.
Haukka throws a right and a left that Deck avoids nicely.
Haukka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deck lands a good knee to the midsection. Haukka won't want to take too many of those.
Haukka looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka is trying to break free.
Haukka tries to break the clinch but Deck is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haukka.
Deck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haukka avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deck trying to stall but Haukka improves his position.
Deck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Pillu Haukka's cut even more.
Deck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Deck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pillu Haukka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deck misses with a few strikes there.
Haukka fails to land with a series of punches.
Deck lands a nice shot that snaps Haukka's head back.
Deck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haukka throws a nice looking combination but Deck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deck needs to keep his hands up - Haukka had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glenn Deck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haukka.
Deck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haukka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haukka throws a jab when Deck was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Haukka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haukka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haukka avoids the head kick by Deck.
Haukka blocks a head kick by Deck.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Haukka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deck is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haukka's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Deck lands a big head kick that sends Haukka tumbling to the mat! Deck takes a step backwards and waves Haukka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Haukka is rocked!
Deck throws a powerful right kick. Haukka tried to block low but the kick was high! Haukka was taken right off of his feet! Deck jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Glenn Deck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Matiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matiss might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold. Spishak has chosen Sleeping with Sirens as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Matiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matiss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spishak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matiss is looking to land body kicks.
Matiss misses with a kick to the body.
Mario Matiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matiss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spishak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matiss, pushing him back against the cage.
Spishak avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Spishak is blocking nicely.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Spishak is blocking nicely.
Matiss scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
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!
Matiss connects with a knee to the head.
Matiss connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matiss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spishak blocks it with crossed arms.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spishak avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but Spishak blocks with his arms.
Spishak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matiss walks away with a smile on his face. Spishak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matiss misses with a head kick.
Matiss closes the distance and clinches.
Spishak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spishak clinches with his opponent.
Matiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spishak blocks it with crossed arms.
Spishak breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matiss - that will leave a mark!
Matiss closes the distance and clinches.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Spishak is blocking nicely.
Spishak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matiss lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matiss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spishak.
An inside leg kick from Matiss misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss throws a wild body kick that Spishak sees coming a mile off.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matiss gets a clinch.
Spishak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spishak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matiss smiles and moves away.
Matiss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spishak.
Matiss throws a body kick that misses.
Spishak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matiss can't escape the position.
Matiss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spishak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Spishak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak working the ground and pound effectively.
Spishak throwing strikes here but Matiss is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spishak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matiss is trying desperately to improve position.
Spishak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Matiss defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spishak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak tries to control but Matiss wriggling away.
Spishak jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Matiss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Matiss and Spishak has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Spishak trying to control the action but Matiss is working from the bottom.
Spishak is trying to get an arm triangle but Matiss is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matiss struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Matiss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
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.
Spishak clinches with his opponent.
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Matiss misses with a knee strike.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spishak breaks from the clinch.
Sammy Spishak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spishak shoots for a double leg takedown but Matiss sprawls well. He's pushed Spishak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matiss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spishak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matiss scores with a nice body kick.
Spishak just misses with a punch to the body.
Spishak tries for a takedown but Matiss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matiss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spishak will feel that in the morning.
Spishak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss has Spishak up against the cage in a clinch.
Spishak fails to pull guard.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Spishak.
Spishak is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spishak.
Spishak is trying to drag Matiss to the mat but Matiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matiss trying to land knees to the body.
Spishak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spishak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spishak breaks from the clinch.
Matiss lands with a nice body kick.
Matiss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matiss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spishak is able to avoid easily.
Spishak blocks a head kick by Matiss.
Matiss misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss gets a clinch.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matiss scores with a knee to the head.
Spishak wants to break free but Matiss has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matiss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spishak avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Spishak managing to block the knees to the body from Matiss.
Spishak is trying to push Matiss away but Matiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matiss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spishak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matiss trying to land knees to the body.
Matiss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spishak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matiss tries to land knees in the clinch but Spishak avoids the damage to the body.
Matiss trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matiss misses with a knee strike.
Spishak jumps guard.
Matiss wants to stand but Spishak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spishak working for a triangle but Matiss defends it easily.
Matiss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spishak's guard.
Matiss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spishak looking for a guillotine here but Matiss defends easily.
Spishak trying to keep a closed guard but Matiss is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spishak looking for a guillotine here but Matiss defends easily.
Matiss wants to control from the top but Spishak keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Matiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
That's time! Matiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spishak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spishak thows a body shot but no joy.
Spishak has managed to clinch.
Matiss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Spishak is blocking nicely.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spishak avoids it.
Spishak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matiss.
Matiss lands a knee to the head.
Matiss lands a good knee to the midsection. Spishak won't want to take too many of those.
Matiss lands a knee to the body.
Spishak wants to get back to striking at distance but Matiss won't allow it.
Matiss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spishak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spishak avoids it.
Matiss connects with a knee to the head.
Spishak avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spishak.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Spishak blocks it.
Matiss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matiss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matiss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spishak goes for a takedown attempt but Matiss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spishak clinches.
Spishak blocking some punches.
Sammy Spishak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spishak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matiss is trying to keep an underhook but Spishak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matiss is trying to control but can't.
Matiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sammy Spishak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spishak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matiss.
Matiss being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spishak throws an elbow that misses. Matiss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spishak's guard. Nice move by Matiss!
Spishak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matiss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matiss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spishak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matiss stacks Spishak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Matiss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matiss stands up.
Mario Matiss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spishak if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Spishak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matiss throws a leg kick which misses Spishak's front leg but catches the back leg as Spishak tries to avoid it.
Spishak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Matiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matiss, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Matiss!
A very excited looking Mario Matiss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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