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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Landon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Method Man- I came to bring the pain as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Landon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Steel !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel , as that shot connected.
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Steel .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel .
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel .
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Steel gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Collins blocking some punches.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel .
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel .
Steel wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel working aggressively here.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Collins throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel 's head but Steel avoids it well.
Collins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Steel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon Collins!
Post fight, Landon Collins stared into the camera and said 'I smoke Wayyyy too much to keep doing this'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Domain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Domain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Santos!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domain.
Domain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Domain tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Domain swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domain can't get the takedown.
Domain is looking to control Santos's arms but Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Domain has his back to the cage.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Domain.
Domain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Domain shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Domain misses
and Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Domain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dan Domain 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!
Domain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Domain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domain misses with a wild body shot.
Domain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santos closes the distance and pushes Domain back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domain is looking for a takedown.
Domain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Domain is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Domain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domain tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos drops Domain with a big knee straight up the middle! Domain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Domain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domain swinging wildly here.
Oh Domain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domain is breathing heavily.
Santos drives through and clinches with Domain against the cage.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos pounces like a tiger and cracks Domain with a vicious hook! Domain is down but not out! Santos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Luan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as El Luan enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Luan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luan tries to clinch but Messi moves away
and Messi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Messi avoids the head kick by Luan.
Luan fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi misses with a head kick.
Messi dodges the punch combination from Luan.
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Luan.
Messi lands with a slapping head kick.
Luan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Messi counters by moving into the clinch.
Messi manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messi counters with a two punch combo.
Messi throws a nice looking combination but Luan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Messi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Luan's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Luan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Messi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Messi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Messi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luan sneaks back into half guard.
Luan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luan actively working from the bottom here.
Messi wants to control but Luan is keeping him busy.
Luan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Messi stands up and beckons Luan to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Luan.
Luan shoots in but Messi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Messi swivels and escapes.
Luan looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Messi breaks the clinch.
Luan fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi drives through with a takedown into Luan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luan has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messi defends well.
Luan has an active guard here but Messi has managed to pass into half guard.
Luan looking for submissions off his back.
Messi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luan!
The referee warns Luan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luan on the ground.
Luan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Luan is desperately trying to improve his position but Messi has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi tries to control but Luan wriggling away.
Messi landing punches.
Luan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi 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.
Messi moves into the clinch successfully.
Luan is trying to push Messi away but Messi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lionel Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luan looks to land a combination but Messi avoids it well.
Messi works over Luan's head and body with a nice combination.
Messi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Luan tries to clinch up
and Messi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luan won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luan sneaks back into half guard.
Luan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luan is looking to improve his position.
Messi wants to control but Luan is keeping him busy.
Luan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Messi passes into side control!
Messi working the ground and pound.
Messi slows the pace down.
Messi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Luan has his takedown stuffed
and Messi counters with a head kick.
Luan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Messi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Luan really felt that one!
Messi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luan tries to close the distance and clinch but Messi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Messi.
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Messi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luan is trying to defend but Messi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
Messi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Luan!
Messi prevents Luan from getting the reversal.
Messi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Luan can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luan regains half guard.
Luan actively working from the bottom here.
Luan is breathing heavily.
Luan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Messi stands up and beckons Luan to join him on the feet.
Luan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Messi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luan!
Messi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Luan is trying to escape the mount.
Luan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lionel Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi winds up and cracks Luan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
Luan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Messi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Messi decides to return to a standing position.
Messi drives through with a takedown into Luan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Messi wants to stand but Luan is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Messi defends it easily.
Messi postures up in Luan's guard and throws a big left but Luan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that second round.
That's time! Messi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Messi counters with a head kick. That will keep Luan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luan tries to clinch up
and Messi counters with a solid body kick.
Luan with a poor takedown
and Messi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luan fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messi defends well.
Luan keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Messi throws a big right hand that misses.
Luan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luan has momentary wrist control but Messi slips an elbow through the middle.
Messi gets to his feet - Luan follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi feints and as Luan raises his hands in defense, Messi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Messi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Messi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luan gets back to half guard.
Luan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Messi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Luan actively working from the bottom here.
Luan actively working from the bottom here.
Messi decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Messi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Messi stands up from Luan's guard - Messi perhaps looking for a knockout.
El Luan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luan misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Messi. Luan shrugs it off though.
Luan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Messi as he avoids it easily.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Luan.
Messi gets a double leg takedown into Luan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a big elbow that misses.
Messi gets to his feet - Luan follows without any prompting.
Lionel Messi is winning the standup battle so far.
Luan tries to clinch up.
Luan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Messi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Luan throws a right and a left that Messi avoids nicely.
Luan misses with a takedown
and Messi counters with a big head kick but Luan shrugs it off.
Luan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Messi.
Luan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Messi is fending him off so far but Luan persists. Nope, Messi circles away and we're back to standing.
Lionel Messi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Messi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luan defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luan actively working from the bottom here.
Messi thows a huge punch but Luan dodges it nicely.
Messi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luan defending well though.
Luan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
Luan actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Luan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messi stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Messi!
Lionel Messi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Domingo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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196 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Domingo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Sanders moves out of range as Domingo throws a body kick.
Domingo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanders is able to avoid easily.
Domingo is looking to chop away at Sanders's legs.
Domingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domingo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanders to the ground. Domingo is now in Sanders's guard.
Sanders is pulling down on Domingo's head. It's preventing any offense from Domingo, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingo landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Domingo is controlling him.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Domingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Domingo 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.
Sanders pushes Domingo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Domingo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Domingo persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Domingo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domingo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Domingo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Domingo trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Sanders trying to control here.
Domingo trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Domingo is nestled in close to Sanders, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Domingo is really struggling to control Sanders but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanders is trying to control but can't.
Sanders pushes Domingo off but Domingo dives into side control.
Domingo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Domingo moves into full mount!
Domingo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanders's face.
The referee warns Sanders that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Domingo lands a big elbow - Sanders is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sanders is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lance Domingo!
Lance Domingo is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Lance Domingo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight Zone. Penn has chosen Break The Walls Down- R.A The Rugged Man as his entrance music. Georges Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
153 lbs
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28
150 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Matt Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Penn.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn 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.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
Penn prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penn is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Penn's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Matt Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stands up from Penn's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
Gracie stands up.
Penn tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Gracie closes the distance but Penn moves to the side
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie punching from mount but Penn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Penn shrugs it off.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Penn manages to avoid easily.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Gracie working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Penn looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gracie! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Gracie!
Matt Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Matt Gracie 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hlynur Skallagrimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimson comes to the cage accompanied by Viđ spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós. Fossmo has chosen Helge Fossmo predikar as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Helge Fossmo enters the cage!
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26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
294 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hlynur Skallagrimson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimson ducks under a wild hook from Fossmo.
Fossmo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fossmo not doing much here.
Skallagrimson is pressing down on Fossmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fossmo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skallagrimson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fossmo tries to stand but Skallagrimson is controlling from the bottom.
Helge Fossmo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fossmo looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimson moved out of range.
Fossmo scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimson moves out of range as Fossmo strikes.
Helge Fossmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimson slips under a jab from Fossmo.
Fossmo throws a right hand that misses
and Skallagrimson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fossmo!
Skallagrimson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Skallagrimson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fossmo turns into him and now he's in Skallagrimson's guard.
Fossmo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skallagrimson, up you get!
Fossmo digs a good hook to Skallagrimson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Fossmo.
It looks like Hlynur Skallagrimson has been cut.
Fossmo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skallagrimson's guard.
Fossmo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skallagrimson looking for a sweep. Not yet Skallagrimson, not yet.
Skallagrimson has a closed guard, preventing Fossmo from standing up.
Skallagrimson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skallagrimson wants to sweep but no luck.
Skallagrimson is trying to control the position but Fossmo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skallagrimson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fossmo throws a hook but Skallagrimson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fossmo engages and cracks Skallagrimson with a massive lead left hook - Skallagrimson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fossmo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Helge Fossmo gave a mention to Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paradorn Skiripan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paradorn Skiripan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiripan doesn't manage to clinch there - Smok circles away.
Smok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skiripan counters with a nice body shot.
Skiripan doesn't manage to clinch there - Smok circles away.
Smok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skiripan counters with a one-two to the body.
Smok misses with a takedown attempt
and Skiripan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paradorn Skiripan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Smok.
Smok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skiripan to keep the fight standing.
Smok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skiripan smiles and moves away.
Smok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skiripan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skiripan counters with a stiff right hand.
Smok looks gassed!
Skiripan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smok with a poor takedown
and Skiripan moves into the clinch.
Skiripan stalling.
Skiripan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skiripan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smok avoiding damage as Skiripan throws knees to the body.
Smok tries to pull guard but Skiripan holds him up against the cage and eventually Smok drops back down to his feet.
Smok is trying to pull guard but Skiripan has him pressed against the cage.
Smok tries to pull guard but Skiripan holds him up against the cage and eventually Smok drops back down to his feet.
Skiripan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skiripan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smok up against the cage.
Smok is trying to pull guard but Skiripan has him pressed against the cage.
Skiripan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smok is defending well for now.
Smok dodges an elbow strike from Skiripan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smok tries to pull guard but Skiripan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smok jumps guard but Skiripan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skiripan leaning against his opponent.
Smok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skiripan walks away with a smile on his face. Smok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan clinches up against the cage.
Skiripan stalling in the clinch.
Smok takes an elbow to the temple.
Skiripan lands an elbow that stopped Smok in his tracks for a moment.
Skiripan is stalling here.
Smok successfully pulls guard.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smok keeping moving, preventing Skiripan from controlling successfully.
Skiripan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skiripan is aware though and is defending well.
Smok throws his legs up looking for a submission but Skiripan uses it to pass to side control.
Skiripan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smok, who protects the arm well.
Smok sneaks back into half guard.
Smok gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skiripan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skiripan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skiripan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skiripan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skiripan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smok has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Skiripan doesn't defend quickly enough and Smok has managed to lock this one up! Can Skiripan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smok on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Janek Smok! Janek Smok retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Janek Smok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylo Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray's entrance music is Derek and the Dominos - Layla. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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277 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taylo Ray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Taylo Ray has been cut.
Zero blocks an uppercut.
Ray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but Ray blocks with his arms.
Zero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero breaks from the clinch.
Zero lands a jab.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zero digs a good body shot into Ray's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ray.
Ray walks into a straight right hand from Zero.
Ray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zero counters with a crisp one two that drops Ray! Zero thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ray to his feet! Ray is in big trouble!
Ray is rocked!
Zero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Ray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray takes an elbow to the temple.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zero is keeping busy.
Ray tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Zero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Zero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
Ray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zero blocks an uppercut.
Zero breaks the clinch.
Zero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zero as Ray tries to tie him up.
Ray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ray for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taylo Ray.
Zero doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ray shoots in but Zero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylo Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray looks for a takedown but Zero sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylo Ray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zero thuds a left hand into Ray's body.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray throws the left hand but Zero avoids the punch easily.
Ray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ray somewhat.
Zero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zero wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray walks into a left hand.
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylo Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ray can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Zero missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zero as Ray tries to tie him up.
Zero breaks the clinch.
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero lands a left and a right that send Ray crashing to the mat, dazed. Zero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Taylo Ray's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zero misses with a two punch combination.
Ray misses with a lunging right hand
and Zero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zero.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zero breaks the clinch.
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Ray is trying to maintain a safe position but Zero gets an underhook and turns Ray into the cage.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Ray avoids the elbow strike from Zero, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray trying to stall but Zero improves his position.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Ray in his tracks for a moment.
Zero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Zero.
Zero breaks from the clinch.
Ray misses with an uppercut
and Zero counters with a right hand to the body.
Sub Zero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray throws the left hand but Zero avoids the punch easily.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zero.
Sub Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero lands a big uppercut and Ray crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ray looks OK. Zero waves Ray back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero takes the fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ray. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylo Ray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zero scores with a body shot.
Ray throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ray has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sub Zero! Sub Zero retains his heavyweight title!
Sub Zero managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hilo Clothing Co, into his post fight interview.
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