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TDCL 26-Freedom Fighters PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Casillas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Casillas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kozar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casillas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casillas somewhat.
Kozar closes the distance and clinches up with Casillas, looking for a takedown. Kozar pushes Casillas against the cage but Casillas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozar closes the distance and pushes Casillas back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kozar.
Casillas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kozar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Casillas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozar is keeping busy.
Kozar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Casillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Casillas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kozar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas tries to hold on but Kozar pushes him away.
Casillas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Casillas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Casillas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Casillas wants to improve his position but Kozar is controlling well.
Kozar trying to control the action but Casillas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Casillas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Casillas looking for a sweep. Not yet Casillas, not yet.
Casillas controls Kozar momentarily but Kozar frees himself.
Kozar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casillas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Casillas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kozar defends it easily.
Kozar throwing strikes but missing.
Casillas is trying to control the position but Kozar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casillas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Casillas tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casillas is trying to keep Kozar in close.
Kozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Casillas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozar won't allow Casillas to sweep him here.
Casillas trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casillas is trying to control the position but Kozar postures up.
Kozar preventing the sweep.
Kozar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Casillas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kozar throws a big elbow that misses.
Casillas looking for a guillotine here but Kozar defends easily.
Kozar throws a strike but Casillas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozar wants to hit a switch here but Casillas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kozar there!
Casillas lands with some strikes.
Casillas wants to control the pace but Kozar is squirming around nicely.
Casillas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Casillas wants to finish this one by submission but Kozar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Casillas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Casillas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Casillas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kozar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casillas dives in and grabs Kozar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozar pushes down on Casillas's head and hops out.
Casillas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozar but Kozar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Casillas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Casillas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kozar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casillas misses with a wild body shot.
Casillas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Casillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casillas motions for Kozar to come forward. Casillas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozar is looking to land body kicks.
Kozar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David Casillas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kozar misses.
No luck for Casillas with that takedown attempt.
Kozar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casillas avoids it really well and circles away.
Casillas wants to clinch up but Kozar keeps it at a distance.
Kozar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Casillas wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kozar.
Casillas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kozar.
Kozar is breathing heavily.
Casillas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kozar!
Casillas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casillas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kozar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casillas controlling his opponent.
Kozar is squirming around, avoiding Casillas's attempts to control the action.
Kozar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Casillas dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casillas landing strikes from the mount and Kozar is in trouble!
Kozar tries to reverse the position but Casillas maintains control.
Kozar is bucking up trying to escape but Casillas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Casillas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Casillas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Casillas landing strikes from the mount and Kozar is in trouble!
Kozar tries to reverse the position but Casillas maintains control.
Casillas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kozar is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Casillas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kozar is still in real trouble! Can Casillas finish him?
Casillas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Casillas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kozar looks a forlorn figure.
Casillas controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casillas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kozar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casillas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kozar hang on?
Kozar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Casillas working for the choke.
Kozar tries to escape the position.
David Casillas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casillas lands a shot to the head.
Casillas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kozar.
A helpless look comes across Kozar 's face. He knows he's trapped as Casillas lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Casillas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Armas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Armas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Armas!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armas lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Armas takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armas stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Armas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armas misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Armas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armas slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Armas.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Armas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D J Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armas moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Armas stalling.
Armas can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Armas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armas stalling in the clinch.
Armas connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson letting Armas take a breather here.
Armas tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Armas is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armas defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Armas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armas's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Armas's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Armas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armas's head.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Armas dodges it nicely.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armas's head.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armas is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson wants to control but Armas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Armas dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Armas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Armas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armas lands a knee to the head.
Armas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armas with a knee to the head.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Armas parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Armas to escape.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Armas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Armas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Armas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Armas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Armas defending against the ground and pound.
Armas defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Armas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Armas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Armas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). D J Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Seoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Seoul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Bean!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seoul's guard.
Bean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seoul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Seoul is tightening it up a little... Bean has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bean reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bean taps out! Nice BJJ there by Seoul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jin Seoul!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ol Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastard comes to the cage accompanied by Montivantion. Duenas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: California Gurls. Reece Edward Duenas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ol Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Reece Edward Duenas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duenas scores with a one two! Bastard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bastard misses with a takedown
and Duenas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard with a poor takedown
and Duenas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Duenas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ol Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duenas darts in trying to clinch
and Bastard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bastard.
Duenas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard is trying to pull guard but Duenas has him pressed against the cage.
Duenas tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Duenas back against the cage.
Bastard jumps guard but Duenas stands there with Bastard around his waist. Bastard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastard blocks an elbow strike.
Bastard jumps guard but Duenas stands there with Bastard around his waist. Bastard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas misses with a punch to the body.
Duenas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bastard uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Duenas keeps moving.
Duenas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duenas works his way into side control.
Duenas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bastard's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Duenas crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bastard struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas trying to control the position but Bastard is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastard manages to get back to half guard.
Bastard punching from the bottom.
Bastard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duenas pulls his head out easily.
Bastard trying to control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duenas works his way into full mount!
Bastard is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is looking to improve his position but Duenas isn't that keen on the idea.
Bastard tries to hold on but Duenas pushes him away.
Bastard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bastard missing with punches from the bottom.
Bastard looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
Bastard trying to hold on to Duenas's head to control him but Duenas postures up.
Duenas winds up and cracks Bastard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duenas is nestled in close to Bastard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bastard wants to control but Duenas is keeping busy.
Bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bastard punching from the bottom.
Bastard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastard looking for a guillotine here but Duenas defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ol Bastard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duenas. Duenas obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastard walks into a jab.
Bastard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duenas but Duenas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bastard fails to land the takedown.
Duenas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Bastard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duenas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ol Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duenas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bastard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bastard is trying to defend but Duenas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bastard striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duenas.
Ol Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duenas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Duenas 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.
Duenas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bastard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bastard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Duenas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Bastard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bastard trying to control but Duenas is having none of it.
Duenas tries to hold on but Bastard postures up.
Bastard raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas wants to hold on but Bastard pushes him away.
Bastard landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bastard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Duenas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bastard landing strikes from the mount.
Bastard lands a big elbow.
Bastard lands a big elbow.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Duenas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duenas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bastard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duenas hang on?
Duenas is still in real trouble! Can Bastard finish him?
Duenas is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bastard cracks Duenas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard scoring with strikes but Duenas is staying in there.
Bastard goes for an armbar but Duenas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Duenas.
Duenas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastard has his feet on Duenas's thighs here. He's pushed Duenas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Duenas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ol Bastard!
Ol Bastard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Vallisari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama said knock you out!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Vallisari!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mayweather misses.
Vallisari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayweather lunges at Vallisari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vallisari's hand.
Vallisari misses with a head kick.
Mayweather scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vallisari trying to remain calm as Mayweather controls from the top position.
Vallisari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayweather controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mayweather in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vallisari struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mayweather is staying tight to Vallisari's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vallisari manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vallisari is trying to get back to full guard.
Manny Mayweather has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vallisari.
Mayweather scores with a body shot.
Vallisari moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vallisari.
Mayweather lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vallisari backwards.
Vallisari is looking to control Mayweather's arms but Mayweather gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vallisari has his back to the cage.
Vallisari scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallisari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
Mayweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Vallisari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Vallisari breaks the clinch.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vallisari misses with a straight right.
Vallisari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Vallisari lands with a cross.
Vallisari takes the fight into the clinch.
Vallisari takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallisari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayweather tries to work over Vallisari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by Vallisari.
A short left from Vallisari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather misses with a body punch.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vallisari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vallisari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Vallisari breaks the clinch.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Vallisari.
Mayweather connects with a single shot there.
Mayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vallisari throws out the jab.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayweather lands a shot to the body.
Vallisari is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayweather gets an underhook and turns Vallisari into the cage.
Vallisari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Vallisari throws knees to the body.
Vallisari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Mayweather will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mayweather takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vallisari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayweather moves out of range as Vallisari strikes.
Vallisari rushes Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayweather prevents a body shot from Vallisari.
Vallisari struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather controls his hands.
Vallisari misses with a punch to the body.
Vallisari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vallisari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Vallisari throws knees to the body.
Mayweather digs a right hand into Vallisari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vallisari's gas tank.
Mayweather lands with a right to the head.
Mayweather lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vallisari is breathing heavily.
Mayweather lands a hook that snaps the head of Vallisari backwards.
Mayweather lands a left hand.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallisari controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vallisari backwards.
A body shot lands from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands with a right to the head.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vallisari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallisari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather tries a body shot but Vallisari blocks it.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Vallisari lands a body shot.
Mayweather blocks a body shot from Vallisari.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather.
Vallisari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayweather.
Vallisari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vallisari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vallisari is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
Manny Mayweather has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayweather working aggressively here.
Mayweather cracks Vallisari with a nice body shot.
Vallisari seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallisari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vallisari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayweather dips a shoulder and cracks Vallisari with a mighty uppercut! Vallisari falls back against the cage and Mayweather unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vallisari is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mayweather screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Mayweather!
Manny Mayweather thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borya Byvalyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borya Byvalyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Mikko Ruutu has been cut.
Byvalyi lands a really nice looking cross but Ruutu seems unphased.
Ruutu misses with a left hand
letting Byvalyi counter with a right hand.
Byvalyi jabs Ruutu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu ducks right into an uppercut from Byvalyi.
Byvalyi slips a jab from Ruutu.
Byvalyi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byvalyi drops Ruutu with a big left hand and mounts him. Ruutu is in big trouble!
Byvalyi moves to back control.
Byvalyi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Byvalyi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byvalyi looking for the choke but no joy.
Byvalyi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ruutu is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Borya Byvalyi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pure White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard or Go Home. Ice Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pure White's chin.
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29
223 lbs
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25
204 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ice Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pure White!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! White slams his shin into Man's torso.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
White moves away from the strike by Man.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
Man scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pure White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Man misses with a straight right.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from White.
White delivers a nice body kick.
Man misses the jab.
A head kick by White misses
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
White misses with a combination
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
White takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
White scores with a push kick.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
Man works over White's head and body with a nice combination.
Man lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Man throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Man throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Man.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents a body shot from White.
Man is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
White tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
White lands with a light punch inside.
Man avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White lands a body shot.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man misses with some punches.
White lands a shot to the body.
Man blocks a body shot from White.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a right hand.
White stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from White.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White stalls.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White misses with a body kick.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Man leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White throws a front kick that sends Man stumbling back into the cage.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White misses with a body shot.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Man can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents a body shot from White.
White lands an uppercut.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Knees to the body from White.
White tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
White tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Pure White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
White is working Man over against the cage.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from White.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
White digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man prevents a body shot from White.
White misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from White.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is working Man over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from White.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White lands a right hand.
White lands a shot to the body.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White stalling.
White tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man blocks a body shot from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White slips under a jab.
White takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for White.
Man tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White walks into a jab.
A right-left combo lands from White.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pure White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White staying out of range there.
Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White misses the shot to the body.
White misses with a body shot.
White takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man avoids the body shot from White.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man swinging wildly here.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Man tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
White gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White slowing the pace effectively.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
White cracks Man with a nice body shot.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Man avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
White misses with a body punch.
Man has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands a body punch.
A short right from White.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from White.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White really dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Man missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man throws a low kick but White avoids it.
White jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man scores with a body shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Man.
White scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from White.
A jab from Man misses.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White slips under a jab.
White misses with a body shot.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
White lands with a good body shot.
White lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
White jabs at Man's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White clinches up against the cage.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
White stalling.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
Man tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
A short right from White on the inside.
White lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands with a left to the head.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White misses with a body punch.
White tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man breaks the clinch.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White scores with a nice body kick.
White drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White moves away from the strike by Man.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from White.
White prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents a body shot from White.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Man is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man prevents a body shot from White.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
White tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man is trying to break free.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ice Man'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 is the final round!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man misses with a leg kick.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from White.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man can't break the clinch.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man wants to stall.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Man can't break the clinch.
White tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man blocks a body shot from White.
Man tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
Man avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Ice Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from White.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White lands with a left to the head.
Man is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
White tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Man is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man blocks a body shot from White.
Pure White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Man is trying to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
White keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man misses with a body punch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pure White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pure White!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Pure White!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Pure White!
Pure White wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck The Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bison has chosen this is my shit- chuck vidells music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck The Bison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef slips under a jab from The Bison.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manhoef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manhoef is looking to clinch but The Bison is avoiding it.
Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bison.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Manhoef scores with a nice body kick.
The Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef dodges the punch combination from The Bison.
Manhoef lands a high kick!
The Bison misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Bison blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
The Bison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but The Bison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manhoef scores with a push kick.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Bison throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
The Bison misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to move into range but The Bison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Big Mel Manhoef has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef throws a body kick that misses.
The Bison scores with a nice right hand.
Manhoef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manhoef walks into a stiff left hand from The Bison.
The Bison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manhoef avoids a kick to the body.
The Bison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manhoef. Manhoef circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
The Bison scores with a shot to the body.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bison throws a leg kick
and Manhoef counters with a head kick. That will keep The Bison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and The Bison moves out of range easily.
The Bison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef throws a head kick but The Bison moves out of range.
Chuck The Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef is looking to slow The Bison down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bison as he connects with a hook.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Bison swinging wildly here.
The Bison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef slaps away a takedown attempt from The Bison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick that The Bison semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bison throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it.
The Bison throws a one two combo.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef gets a takedown into half guard.
Manhoef is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Bison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manhoef.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mel Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Mel Manhoef's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Bison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from The Bison.
The Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bison throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manhoef checks the leg kick.
The Bison dips to his left and cracks Manhoef with an uppercut!
The Bison throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bison misses with a body kick.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks The Bison off balance momentarily.
The Bison throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Bison.
The Bison misses with a double jab
and Manhoef counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Bison digs a good hook to Manhoef's body.
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Bison's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
Big Mel Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhoef rushes The Bison and presses him up against the cage.
Manhoef tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Bison just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Bison keeping full guard, as Manhoef tries to pass.
Manhoef trying to control but The Bison is working from the bottom.
Manhoef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manhoef is looking to work some ground and pound but The Bison has wrist control.
Manhoef throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manhoef has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manhoef goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Bison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manhoef but great work by The Bison.
An elbow from The Bison crashes against the mat.
The Bison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Bison working the ground and pound from side control.
Manhoef is trying to control The Bison's posture but The Bison avoids it.
Manhoef is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by The Bison.
The Bison is trying to get an arm triangle but Manhoef is defending well.
The Bison tries for a kimura but Manhoef is defending well.
The Bison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bison is trying to get an arm triangle but Manhoef is defending well.
The Bison tries to move to full mount but Manhoef actually manages to regain half guard.
Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Big Mel Manhoef will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Mel Manhoef's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Bison lands a jab-cross combination.
Big Mel Manhoef's cut is getting worse.
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!
The Bison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Bison moves out of range of the leg kick from Manhoef.
The Bison drives through and clinches with Manhoef against the cage.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Bison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Bison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bison is trying to stall.
The Bison can't find room to land a body shot as Manhoef controls the action.
Manhoef tries to pull guard but The Bison holds him up against the cage and eventually Manhoef drops back down to his feet.
The Bison jumps into guard, dragging Manhoef to the mat.
Manhoef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Big Mel Manhoef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Bison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manhoef, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Bison is aware though and is defending well.
The Bison wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.
Manhoef working for submissions but it's allowed The Bison to get to half guard.
The Bison working the head and body with strikes.
Big Mel Manhoef's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Bison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoef wants to control but The Bison is keeping busy.
The Bison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manhoef!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bison lands a heavy elbow.
Jeez, Big Mel Manhoef's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Mel Manhoef's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck The Bison!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashida Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die Antwoord - "Fish Paste". Ashida Kai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ashida Kai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centofanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kai lands a body shot.
Centofanti shoots in and gets a takedown into Kai's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Centofanti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kai's head.
Centofanti chips away with some ground and pound.
Centofanti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Centofanti tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Centofanti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Centofanti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centofanti seems to be working for a kimura but Kai defends the submission attempt.
Centofanti throwing shots but Kai is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kai.
Centofanti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Centofanti preventing the sweep.
Kai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Centofanti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kai working for a triangle but Centofanti defends it easily.
Kai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Centofanti wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti stands up over Kai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Centofanti passes Kai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Kai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai tries to roll over but Centofanti keeps him under control.
Kai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Centofanti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Centofanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Centofanti is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
Centofanti advances to half guard.
Centofanti seems to be working for a kimura but Kai defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is refusing to be controlled, as Centofanti sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Centofanti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai is looking for a sweep. Centofanti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Centofanti works his way into side control.
Centofanti trying to control the position but Kai is working away.
Kai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Centofanti connects with a decent elbow.
Centofanti is trying to ground and pound but Kai uses the momentary lack of control by Centofanti to regain half guard.
Kai trying to control but Centofanti postures up.
Centofanti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Centofanti.
Kai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Centofanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Centofanti landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centofanti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kai looking to control.
Centofanti throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai being controlled here, momentarily.
Kai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Centofanti!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Centofanti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kai misses the jab.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Centofanti misses with an uppercut.
Centofanti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Centofanti.
Kai lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Centofanti blocks the low kick.
Kai digs a good body shot into Centofanti's ribs.
Kai connects with a leg kick. Centofanti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kai dodges the punch combination from Centofanti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Centofanti moves into range and clinches up with Kai.
Kai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kai tries to land a knee to the head but Centofanti blocks with his arms.
Centofanti lands an elbow just above Kai 's eye.
It looks like Ashida Kai has been cut.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Centofanti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Centofanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Centofanti breaks from the clinch.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai thows a body kick. Centofanti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kai throws a body punch but Centofanti moves out of range.
Kai looks for the body kick but Centofanti saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
Centofanti avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centofanti blocks the body kick.
Centofanti clinches with his opponent.
Kai tries a body shot but Centofanti blocks it.
Centofanti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Centofanti wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kai tries to land knees in the clinch but Centofanti avoids the damage to the body.
Kai pushes off an throws an elbow but Centofanti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Centofanti lands a good knee to the midsection. Kai won't want to take too many of those.
Centofanti wants a takedown.
Centofanti blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai tries a body shot but Centofanti blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kai.
Centofanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai tries to land knees in the clinch but Centofanti avoids the damage to the body.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Centofanti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Centofanti misses with a body punch.
Kai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Centofanti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kai regains guard immediately.
Kai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Centofanti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kai can't keep his opponent in guard - Centofanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centofanti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Centofanti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kai!
Centofanti lands a heavy elbow.
Kai tries to hold on but Centofanti pushes him away.
Kai tries to reverse the position but Centofanti maintains control.
Centofanti lands a nice shot to the head.
Centofanti with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Centofanti landing strikes from the mount and Kai is in trouble!
Centofanti lands a heavy elbow.
Kai regains half guard.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kai is not content to let Centofanti control the position.
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 Marco Centofanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ashida Kai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kai scores with a kick to the body.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Centofanti moved out of range nicely.
Kai tries a low kick but Centofanti avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Centofanti checks a leg kick.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
Centofanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Centofanti tries to clinch up.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Centofanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Ashida Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Centofanti lands with a shot to the body.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Centofanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai tries to land a front kick but Centofanti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Centofanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Kai takes a swing at Centofanti's ribcage but misses.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centofanti avoids the head kick by Kai.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Centofanti moves away.
Kai scores with a head kick.
Kai scores with a head kick. Centofanti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kai throws a leg kick
and Centofanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Centofanti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Centofanti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centofanti drops an elbow to the side of Kai's head.
Centofanti lands with a punch from half guard.
Kai manages to get to full guard.
Kai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Centofanti is now in half guard.
Centofanti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kai!
Centofanti landing punches.
Kai working to try and regain half guard.
Centofanti unloading with bombs!
Kai is rocked!
Kai is bucking up trying to escape but Centofanti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kai is still in real trouble! Can Centofanti finish him?
Centofanti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kai?
Centofanti lands a big elbow - Kai is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kai is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Centofanti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marco Centofanti waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Forgotten. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but Simans is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simans.
Simans lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
A jab from Simans misses.
Simans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simans throws a body kick that misses.
Simpson keeps Simans at a distance using the push kick.
Simans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simans to score with a decent uppercut.
Simans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Simans is trying to stall.
Simpson tries a body shot but Simans blocks it.
Simans misses with a body punch.
Simans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Simans avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simans is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Simans into the cage.
Simans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simans trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Simans lands with a right to the head.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simans avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Simans avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simans manages to break the clinch.
Simpson needs to keep his hands up - Simans had a free shot at his head there.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simans.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simans takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans lands a body shot.
Simans misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simans throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simans throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simans scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simans.
Simans misses with a hook.
Simans thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simans lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simans.
Simans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Simans.
Simans scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Simans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simans cracks Simpson with an open hand slap.
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simans throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simans misses the shot to the body.
Edgars Simans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simans lands with a good body shot.
Simans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simans thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Simans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simans throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simans lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simans scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Simans.
Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simans misses the shot to the body.
Simans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simans misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simans circles away.
Simans lands a lovely overhand right.
Simans lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simans.
Simans lands a jab.
Simans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simans feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simans lands with a nice combination. Simpson backs away looking to recover.
Simpson is rocked!
Simans connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson avoids the head kick by Simans.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Simans cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simans has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Simpson to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson with a jab.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simans scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simans swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Simans. That snapped Simpson's head back.
Simans throws out a powerful jab.
Simans 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.
Simans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simans throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edgars Simans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson defending well as Simans loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Simans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans'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.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Simans moved out of range nicely.
Simpson tests Simans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Simans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Simans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simpson doesn't seem phased though.
Simans throws out a powerful jab.
Simans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Simans circles away and keeps his distance.
Simans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simans thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Simans.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simans lands a big uppercut and Simpson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Simpson looks OK. Simans waves Simpson back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simans lands a left and a right that send Simpson crashing to the mat, dazed. Simans thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Simans cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simpson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Simans finish him?
Simpson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Simans gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgars Simans!
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