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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin has chosen Telephone- Lady Gaga as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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287 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Carwin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Douglas misses with a hook. Carwin ducked under it nicely.
Douglas lands a nice hook to Carwin's body. Carwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carwin looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Frank Carwin has been cut.
Douglas cracks Carwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Douglas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dustin Douglas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kekipi Kona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benisato Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kona comes to the cage accompanied by "Same In The End" by Sublime. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekipi Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benisato Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kona cracks Rage with a good jab.
A punch combination from Kona misses.
Kona misses with a double jab.
Rage scores with a takedown into Kona's guard.
Rage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rage has managed to get both his arms back between Kona's legs - danger averted.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kona throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rage uses it to pass to side control.
Kona is looking to reverse the position.
Rage moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kona is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kona working to try and regain half guard.
Rage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kona is looking to escape.
Kona working to try and regain half guard.
Rage controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rage moves to take his opponent's back.
Kona wants to get back to his feet.
Kona wants to control his opponent's hands but Rage gets his hands free.
Kona wants to escape the position.
Kona trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a punch to the head.
Kona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rage wants to control but Kona is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kona is in trouble now - Rage has advanced to mount!
Kona is working to get back to half guard.
Rage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kona hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands a heavy elbow.
Kona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rage wants to control the pace but Kona is squirming around nicely.
Rage controlling the pace for now.
Kona tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rage lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benisato Rage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kona instigates a clinch.
Kona unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kona smiles and moves away.
Rage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rage looks for a takedown but Kona sprawls well.
Kona tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Kona throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kona swivels and escapes.
Kekipi Kona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benisato Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kona did well to prevent Rage getting side control.
Rage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rage pulls his head out easily.
Rage wants to control but Kona is keeping him busy.
Rage works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rage working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Rage.
Rage dominating with strikes here.
Kona taking shots to the head.
Rage with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Rage.
Rage controlling the position easily from mount.
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kona is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rage trying to control but Kona is having none of it.
Kona tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rage working for a guillotine from mount but Kona is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kona somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Rage throws a combination that misses
and Kona counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kona.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage trying to control the position here.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Kona from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kona is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benisato Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Kona misses with a low kick.
Kona shoots in looking for a takedown. Rage tries to sprawl out of it but Kona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kona throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Rage shoots and misses
and Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Kona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rage counters with a takedown into side control.
Rage scoring with punches from side control.
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Rage working away.
Kona regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rage's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kona.
Rage stalling.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rage is trying to work for a kimura but Kona is defending well.
Kona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rage slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kona!
Kona is working to get back to half guard.
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kona wants to get back to his feet.
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rage controlling the pace for now.
Kona wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
Kona wants to get back to his feet.
Kona wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
Kekipi Kona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage looking to control but Kona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kona looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benisato Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benisato Rage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Shield. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Mackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Drama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackey shoots for a double leg takedown but Drama sprawls well. He's pushed Mackey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mackey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mackey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Drama avoids the head kick by Mackey.
Mackey moves in looking to clinch but Drama pushes him off.
Drama closes the distance and clinches up with Mackey, looking for a takedown. Drama pushes Mackey against the cage but Mackey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vic Mackey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Drama.
Drama is looking to clinch but Mackey is avoiding it.
Mackey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ace Drama has been cut.
Mackey sizes up Drama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Mackey steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Drama is out on his feet! Mackey sets himself and nearly takes Drama's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vic Mackey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Myers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Monson clinches up against the cage.
Monson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
It looks like Damian Myers has been cut.
Monson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monson circles away.
Monson misses with a head kick.
Monson lands a big head kick that sends Myers tumbling to the mat! Monson takes a step backwards and waves Myers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monson checks a leg kick.
Monson closes the distance and pushes Myers back into the cage.
Monson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monson wants to clinch but Myers slips to the side
and Myers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Monson!
Monson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Monson working to try and regain half guard.
Monson tries to lock up and control but Myers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Monson tries to hold on but Myers postures up.
Myers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Myers looking to control but Monson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monson tries to reverse the position but Myers maintains control.
Monson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monson is desperately trying to improve his position but Myers has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson is trying desperately to improve position.
Myers lands a big elbow.
Monson regains half guard.
Monson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myers prevents Monson from improving his position.
Monson is staying active underneath Myers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myers.
Monson is trying to keep Myers in close.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Myers!
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monson trying to control but Myers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monson wants to control the action but instead Myers gets a body lock and reverses into Monson's guard! Nice work!
Despite being in the dominant position, Peter Monson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myers throws a right hand that Monson ducks under and follows up with a left that Monson also avoids with ease.
Myers avoids the head kick by Monson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monson rushes Myers and presses him up against the cage.
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monson wants to clinch.
Monson wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Monson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Myers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monson tries to clinch up.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monson wants to clinch.
Monson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myers tries to circle away but Monson has him pinned against the cage.
Monson breaks the clinch.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Monson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Myers counters with a two punch combo.
Monson is looking to slow Myers down with leg kicks.
Monson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monson pushes Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
Monson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monson lands a nice knee to the body.
Monson lands an elbow that stopped Myers in his tracks for a moment.
Monson scores with a knee to the head.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Myers takes a shot to the head.
Monson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers throws a body kick that misses.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Myers lands in his opponent's guard.
Myers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monson holds on and takes a little breather.
Myers distracts Monson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Myers throwing strikes but missing.
Monson working a defensive guard here.
Myers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Myers, into his guard.
Myers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Myers 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.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myers lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Myers trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Myers is on top in guard.
Myers stands and throws Monson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Monson is avoiding damage well.
Monson is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Myers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monson is trying to get back to full guard.
Monson trying to control here.
Monson tries to get to full guard but Myers has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Monson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damian Myers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Monson keeps the fight on the outside.
Monson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myers counters with a shoot takedown. Monson fights it but they end up in guard.
Myers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monson is controlling Myers's posture.
Myers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monson looking for a sweep. Not yet Monson, not yet.
Monson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Myers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Myers postures up in Monson's guard and throws a big left but Monson blocks it.
Myers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myers is controlling him.
Myers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myers lands a couple of elbows.
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myers postures up in Monson's guard and throws a big left but Monson blocks it.
Monson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Myers gets the takedown into side control.
Monson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Myers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monson is working away from the top position though.
Monson slows the pace down in half guard.
Monson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Myers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monson controlling the action here.
Monson is trying to control. Myers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Myers punching from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monson throws a head kick but Myers moves out of range.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monson tries to clinch up
and Myers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Myers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Monson blocks nicely.
Monson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson wants to stand but Myers is controlling the position.
Myers thows a big elbow that misses.
Monson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Myers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monson controlling from the full mount.
Damian Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Monson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Let's hope that Monson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Monson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaldo Laitamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamos comes to the cage accompanied by Stam1na - Kadonneet kolme sanaa. Rodriguez has chosen Rockstar as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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213 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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, Masaldo Laitamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitamos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laitamos somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laitamos.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laitamos blocks a jab.
Laitamos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Laitamos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laitamos.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitamos wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodriguez controlling the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laitamos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laitamos looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodriguez thows a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
Laitamos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Laitamos has wrist control.
Laitamos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working Laitamos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laitamos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Laitamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Laitamos has wrist control.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laitamos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodriguez sprawls well initially but Laitamos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laitamos is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitamos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laitamos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitamos lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Laitamos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Laitamos's head. It's preventing any offense from Laitamos, at least for the moment.
Laitamos prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaldo Laitamos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Laitamos.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laitamos moves away.
Richie Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laitamos.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Laitamos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez is not content to let Laitamos control the position.
Laitamos wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laitamos.
Laitamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitamos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Laitamos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitamos is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laitamos counters with a takedown into side control.
Laitamos tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Laitamos is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Laitamos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laitamos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laitamos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez wants to control but Laitamos postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laitamos to see if he's OK.
Laitamos tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Laitamos throws Rodriguez to one side and escapes!
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Laitamos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masaldo Laitamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
Laitamos is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Laitamos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Laitamos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laitamos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laitamos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez wants to control but Laitamos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laitamos is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitamos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitamos is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Laitamos is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Laitamos counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaldo Laitamos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez closes the distance but Laitamos moves to the side
and Laitamos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Laitamos cracks Rodriguez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Laitamos working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up.
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitamos looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitamos with a couple of short strikes.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Laitamos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Laitamos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rodriguez wants to hold on but Laitamos pushes him away.
Laitamos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Laitamos is landing with some decent strikes but Rodriguez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Laitamos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.
Laitamos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laitamos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriguez's legs.
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to control Laitamos's posture but Laitamos avoids it.
Rodriguez stops Laitamos from passing to mount.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laitamos connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Laitamos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodriguez to his feet.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Laitamos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Masaldo Laitamos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laitamos won't let Rodriguez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Laitamos content just to control the position here.
Laitamos 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.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitamos has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Laitamos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laitamos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Laitamos but it's paid off an Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work by Laitamos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masaldo Laitamos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Drosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drosey comes to the cage accompanied by Trash. The key to victory for Duke Drosey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Drosey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drosey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drosey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garo Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini instigates a clinch.
Gambini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Drosey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gambini prevents Drosey from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gambini.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Gambini.
Drosey tries to pull guard but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini pushes Drosey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drosey breaks the clinch.
Drosey moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini moves into the clinch.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambini avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini lands a left hand.
Gambini pushes Drosey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini throws a punch but it's blocked by Drosey.
Gambini avoiding damage.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drosey is trying to break the clinch but Gambini is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Drosey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini stalling in the clinch.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Drosey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drosey is trying to break free.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drosey takes a shot to the head.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Drosey's ribcage. Drosey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gambini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Droseys head.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Drosey is rocked!
Gambini'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.
Gambini cracks Drosey with a nice body shot.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gambini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gambini scores with a shot to the side of Drosey's head.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drosey.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gambini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drosey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini scores with a shot to the side of Drosey's head.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Drosey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drosey seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gambini stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gambini.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gambini.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gambini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gambini scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini is working Drosey over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gambini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drosey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drosey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drosey is trying to break free.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Gambini stalls.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands with a left to the head.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini is leaning against Drosey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini is stalling here.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Gambini lands with a left to the head.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Drosey's ribcage. Drosey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drosey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Drosey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gambini lands a jab to Drosey's midsection.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drosey.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Drosey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drosey manages to avoid it.
Gambini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Drosey.
Drosey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gambini's head.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drosey.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Drosey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drosey cracks Gambini with a good jab.
Gambini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drosey has a takedown stuffed.
Drosey moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini scores with a decent looking hook.
Drosey ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Drosey walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Drosey.
No luck for Drosey with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini clinches with his opponent.
Gambini has Drosey pressed against the cage, preventing Drosey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drosey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gambini pushes Drosey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gambini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Droseys head.
Drosey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drosey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drosey tries to break free but Gambini pushes him back against the cage.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambini is working Drosey over against the cage.
Gambini is working Drosey over against the cage.
Gambini lands a right hand.
Drosey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Droseys head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Gambini scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini cracks Drosey with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
A right hand to the body from Gambini.
Gambini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gambini.
Drosey takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gambini.
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Droseys head.
Gambini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drosey up against the cage.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Gambini is working Drosey over against the cage.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gambini scores with a shot to the side of Drosey's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini pushes Drosey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini scores with a shot to the side of Drosey's head.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini presses Drosey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Garo Gambini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drosey tries to circle away but Gambini has him pinned against the cage.
Drosey wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Drosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Droseys head.
Gambini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drosey up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drosey up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gambini on the inside.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gambini avoids the body shot from Drosey.
Gambini clinches up with Drosey and pushes him back against the cage.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drosey working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drosey is trying to break the clinch but Gambini is controlling him.
Gambini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambini lands a left hand.
Gambini has Drosey pressed against the cage, preventing Drosey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gambini swings wildly with an uppercut but Drosey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drosey has had enough of the clinch but Gambini keeps him there for the moment.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drosey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gambini has him pressed against the cage.
Drosey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drosey wants to get back to striking at distance but Gambini won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini scores with a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands a right hand.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambini taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gambini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drosey takes a shot to the head.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini pushes Drosey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini slows down the pace here.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Drosey goes for a takedown attempt but Gambini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambini throws the left hand but Drosey avoids the punch easily.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drosey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drosey's head backwards.
Gambini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drosey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gambini has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Drosey tries to break free but Gambini pushes him back against the cage.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini gets through Drosey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gambini lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gambini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drosey backwards.
Gambini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gambini pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Duke Drosey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is struggling to control the position.
Gambini has Drosey pressed against the cage, preventing Drosey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Drosey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drosey jumps guard but Gambini stands there with Drosey around his waist. Drosey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drosey is trying to drag Gambini to the mat but Gambini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Drosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Gambini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini is working Drosey over against the cage.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambini gets through Drosey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drosey tries to pull guard but Gambini holds him up against the cage and eventually Drosey drops back down to his feet.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drosey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gambini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gambini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drosey doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini is looking to clinch but Drosey is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drosey manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drosey.
Gambini lands with a right hand.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Drosey is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gambini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana has chosen Ajat on kovat as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Craig Penn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Craig Penn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakopaljaana keeps working.
Penn taking a break here but Rakopaljaana is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rakopaljaana trying to control here.
Penn is pressing down on Rakopaljaana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rakopaljaana is holding on for now.
Penn is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rakopaljaana for as long as he can get away with.
Rakopaljaana pushes Penn off and gets back to his feet.
Rakopaljaana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Rakopaljaana fights it but they end up in guard.
Rakopaljaana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Rakopaljaana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakopaljaana manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Rakopaljaana's guard.
Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rakopaljaana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rakopaljaana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakopaljaana sprawls well. Rakopaljaana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakopaljaana.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakopaljaana misses with a takedown
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Craig Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatjaana Rakopaljaana.
Penn trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakopaljaana is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Penn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Penn drives through and clinches with Rakopaljaana against the cage.
Rakopaljaana decides to pull guard.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
Rakopaljaana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rakopaljaana is controlling Penn's posture.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Rakopaljaana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Rakopaljaana is struggling to control the position.
Penn stops a takedown attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Rakopaljaana working hard to break the clinch.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rakopaljaana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Penn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rakopaljaana to the mat. Rakopaljaana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Rakopaljaana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rakopaljaana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana advances position into side control!
Rakopaljaana tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rakopaljaana tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakopaljaana is trying to move to mount but Penn reverses beautifully and ends up in Rakopaljaana's guard.
Penn trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana working a defensive guard here.
Penn wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rakopaljaana stacks Penn 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 Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatjaana Rakopaljaana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rakopaljaana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Penn trying to get back to full guard but Rakopaljaana takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Rakopaljaana swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penn is now in Rakopaljaana's guard. A big mistake from Rakopaljaana there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana controlling the position.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Rakopaljaana is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Rakopaljaana working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Penn has passed into half guard!
Rakopaljaana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakopaljaana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craig Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakopaljaana wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn stays in close to Rakopaljaana's body and controls the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Rakopaljaana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakopaljaana stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Rakopaljaana to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to hold on to Rakopaljaana's head to control him but Rakopaljaana postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rakopaljaana 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny The Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Badass might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone. Mom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ameno by ERA. This should be fireworks!
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272 lbs
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277 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny The Badass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Your Mom!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Mom.
It looks like Johnny The Badass has been cut.
Mom drops The Badass with a beautiful combination! The Badass stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mom is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Badass misses with a few strikes there.
The Badass clinches.
The Badass is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mom can't fight it off and eventually The Badass manages to take the fight to the floor. Mom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Badass!
The Badass is trying to escape the mount.
Mom is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badass misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from The Badass.
Mom cracks The Badass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Badass closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mom did well to prevent The Badass getting side control.
The Badass is thwarting Mom's attempts to control the position.
Mom manages to get to full guard.
The Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Mom is retaining full guard.
Mom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mom wants to sweep here but The Badass controlling him for the moment.
The Badass works over Mom with some ground and pound from guard.
The Badass throws and elbow that misses. Mom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Badass's guard. Nice move by Mom!
Mom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badass manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mom blocking the ground and pound.
The Badass throwing strikes here but Mom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Badass thowing shots but they're missing.
The Badass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mom is now in The Badass's guard. A big mistake from The Badass there, giving up the dominant position!
The Badass manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mom is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badass sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mom is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Badass is staying active.
Mom avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Badass.
The Badass misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mom tries to lock up and control but The Badass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mom avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Badass.
Mom gets back to half guard.
Mom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Badass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Badass works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Badass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Badass with the ground and pound but Mom regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mom wants to control but The Badass is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Badass is trying to work for a kimura but Mom is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Mom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny The Badass'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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mom.
The Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Badass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mom wants to stand but The Badass is controlling the position.
The Badass throws and elbow that misses. Mom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Badass's guard. Nice move by Mom!
The Badass working for a triangle but Mom defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mom trying to control but The Badass is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Badass is working an open guard so Mom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mom scores with a body shot.
Mom moves out of range of the body kick from The Badass.
Mom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mom throws out the jab.
Mom lands with an uppercut that bounces The Badass off the cage and back into rage.
The Badass misses with a low kick.
Mom scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Badass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A right-left combo lands from Mom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mom tries to bum rush The Badass with a series of wild strikes but The Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnny The Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Badass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Badass takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Mom moves out of range easily.
The Badass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnny The Badass's cut is getting worse.
Your Mom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mom connects with a stiff jab that staggers The Badass - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Your Mom!
Your Mom is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns comes into the arena with diamonds and guns blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns shoots in for a takedown but Chupacabra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chupacabra slips a straight right by Guns.
Guns fails to land the takedown.
Chupacabra takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Chupacabra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chupacabra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chupacabra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chupacabra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guns's head.
Guns moves into full guard.
Guns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chupacabra trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chupacabra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chupacabra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chupacabra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chupacabra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chupacabra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chupacabra wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Chupacabra with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chupacabra is looking to escape.
Guns trying to control from half guard but Chupacabra is working away.
Chupacabra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Guns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chupacabra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chupacabra is letting Guns control him for a moment.
Guns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chupacabra tries to escape but Guns is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Guns crashes against the mat.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chupacabra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chupacabra is trying to escape the position but Guns is controlling the position.
Guns is looking to take a break and control but Chupacabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chupacabra is pushing Guns's head away, looking to escape. Guns manages to hold on to the position though.
Guns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chupacabra is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chupacabra tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it.
Chupacabra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guns is working for a kimura but Chupacabra is defending it quite comfortably.
Chupacabra wants to stand back up but Guns manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chupacabra is trying to defend but Guns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chupacabra is staying active underneath Guns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chupacabra's head.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chupacabra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chupacabra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guns is looking to take a break and control but Chupacabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guns works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is landing with some decent strikes but Chupacabra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Guns wants to take his opponent's back but Chupacabra doesn't allow it.
Chupacabra is squirming around, avoiding Guns's attempts to control the action.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Guns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chupacabra to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chupacabra shrugs it off.
Chupacabra is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Guns jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chupacabra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns trying to control the action but Chupacabra is working from the bottom.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns tries for a kimura but Chupacabra is defending well.
Guns is looking to take a break and control but Chupacabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra wants to get back to his feet.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chupacabra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet.
Chupacabra is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Chupacabra counter with a right hand.
Guns shoots and misses
and Chupacabra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guns won't be happy with that.
Chupacabra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chupacabra working the strikes but Guns uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Guns trying to control here.
Chupacabra is keen to just control but Guns is a slippery customer.
Guns moves into full guard.
Guns trying to keep a closed guard but Chupacabra is proving a slippery customer.
Chupacabra looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudi Guns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chupacabra throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chupacabra sees it coming and defends easily.
Chupacabra is trying to stand back up but Guns is controlling him
Guns 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.
Guns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns trying to control from half guard but Chupacabra is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chupacabra pushes Guns off and gets back to his feet.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
and Chupacabra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guns thinking.
Guns scores with a takedown into Chupacabra's guard.
Chupacabra is looking to stand up but Guns isn't so interested in that idea.
Guns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chupacabra keeps working.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guns is controlling him well.
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chupacabra keeps working.
Chupacabra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guns is controlling him well.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chupacabra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra wants to get back to his feet but Guns drags him back down.
Guns trying to control the action but Chupacabra is working from the bottom.
Guns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chupacabra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chupacabra is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chupacabra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chupacabra tries to escape but Guns is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chupacabra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guns lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chupacabra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chupacabra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guns staying out of range there.
Guns fails with the takedown
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chupacabra counters by moving into the clinch.
Chupacabra prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chupacabra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guns decides to pull guard.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chupacabra is aware though and is defending well.
Guns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there.
Chupacabra throwing strikes from guard but Guns blocks nicely.
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chupacabra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chupacabra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chupacabra looking to sit in guard and control but Guns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns forces his way into half guard.
Guns trying to control the action but Chupacabra is working from the bottom.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Chupacabra is defending well.
Chupacabra pushes Guns off looking to stand but Guns dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guns is looking for a kimura but Chupacabra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage.
Chupacabra kicks Guns off and gets back to his feet.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
letting Chupacabra counter with a right hand.
Guns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guns prevents Chupacabra from getting back to his feet.
Guns passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra tries to kick Guns off but Guns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guns works his foot free and advances to mount.
Guns takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Guns has managed to slip his arm under Chupacabra's chin. This could be all over... yep, Chupacabra is tapping out! Submission win for Guns.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudi Guns!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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