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SVW 12: Will of Steel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Canas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evaristus Cookescommons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canas comes to the cage accompanied by DMX-Stop Being Greedy. Cookescommons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - Shipping up to Boston. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Canas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evaristus Cookescommons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cookescommons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canas looking to score a takedown here. Cookescommons is defending well but Canas drives through and ends up in Cookescommons's guard.
Cookescommons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cookescommons has his feet on Canas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cookescommons gets tackled into the cage by Canas. Canas maintains the clinch.
Canas misses with a knee to the head.
Cookescommons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cookescommons defends well.
Canas pushes Cookescommons off and gets back to his feet.
Cookescommons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canas.
Canas tries to close the distance and clinch but Cookescommons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canas!
Canas throws a right hand that Cookescommons ducks under and follows up with a left that Cookescommons also avoids with ease.
Canas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookescommons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cookescommons shoots in and drives through. Canas sprawls well.
Canas wants to clinch up but Cookescommons keeps it at a distance.
Cookescommons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Canas's guard.
Cookescommons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cookescommons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canas keeping full guard, as Cookescommons tries to pass.
Canas wants to stand up but Cookescommons is controlling him.
Cookescommons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cookescommons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cookescommons wants to pass the guard but Canas is keeping the position.
Cookescommons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cookescommons has managed to get both his arms back between Canas's legs - danger averted.
Cookescommons postures up and lands a big shot to Canas's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cookescommons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cookescommons landing some decent shots from guard.
Canas is looking for a triangle but Cookescommons pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cookescommons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cookescommons defends well.
Cookescommons landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cookescommons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cookescommons advances position into side control!
Canas is breathing heavily.
Canas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cookescommons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cookescommons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canas gets back to half guard.
Cookescommons stops Canas from getting back to his feet.
Cookescommons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cookescommons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cookescommons is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Canas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evaristus Cookescommons!
A very excited looking Evaristus Cookescommons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markee Jaskeleinem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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134 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spartacus Gladius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markee Jaskeleinem!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jaskeleinem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markee Jaskeleinem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gladius slips a jab and a cross from Jaskeleinem.
Jaskeleinem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gladius.
Jaskeleinem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaskeleinem misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gladius misses its intended target.
Jaskeleinem lands with a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gladius.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jaskeleinem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaskeleinem being controlled for a moment.
Jaskeleinem is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gladius is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gladius controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskeleinem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jaskeleinem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaskeleinem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jaskeleinem tries to escape the position.
Gladius biding his time, controlling Jaskeleinem.
Gladius keeps control of the position as Jaskeleinem tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jaskeleinem has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jaskeleinem rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gladius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaskeleinem actively working from the bottom here.
Jaskeleinem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaskeleinem looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaskeleinem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gladius.
Gladius content to control rather than advance.
Gladius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jaskeleinem for as long as he can get away with.
Gladius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaskeleinem!
Gladius prevents Jaskeleinem from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaskeleinem is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gladius has taken his back.
Gladius working for a choke but Jaskeleinem is defending well.
Gladius just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaskeleinem covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladius trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jaskeleinem doesn't escape.
Jaskeleinem is trying to defend against the choke here but Gladius has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gladius Tightens the hold and Jaskeleinem taps out furiously! Gladius displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spartacus Gladius!
During a confident post fight interview, Spartacus Gladius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More. A fine choice. Marc Woite will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson slips a jab from Woite.
Woite misses with a kick to the body.
Woite connects with a body shot that sends Wilson's belly button to the back.
Woite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Woite should have avoided that one.
Woite misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woite. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson slips a straight right by Woite.
Oooooh!!! Wilson has knocked Woite down with a huge combo! Wilson steps away and waves a wobbly Woite back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Woite connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woite. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson tries to clinch but Woite moves out of range.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch but Woite is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Woite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woite lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Woite ducks down to avoid it.
Woite misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Woite misses with a head kick.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Woite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Woite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woite misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woite.
Woite's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woite scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Wilson has knocked Woite down with a huge combo! Wilson steps away and waves a wobbly Woite back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Woite is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woite.
Woite is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Woite misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Wilson!
A very excited looking Shane Wilson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lollipop Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lollipop Candy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Morgan Jones has been cut.
Candy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Candy misses with a wild combination.
Candy scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Candy gets in close and tags Jones with a short punch that almost sends Jones to the mat! Oh Jones is in big trouble! He turns his back on Candy, trying to create some distance but Candy rushes him, striking wildly and Jones goes down! The referee tackles Candy into the cage to end the fight! Candy is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lollipop Candy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paal Gloppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paal Gloppe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guillermo Espada's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paal Gloppe!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloppe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Espada circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gloppe slips a jab and a cross from Espada.
Gloppe misses with a two punch combination.
Espada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Espada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Espada scores with a nice right hand.
Espada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Espada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gloppe is rocked!
Gloppe clinches up against the cage.
Gloppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Espada finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gloppe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gloppe seems to have recovered his senses.
Gloppe throws a series of punches but Espada moves out of range.
Espada dodges the punch combination from Gloppe.
Gloppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gloppe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espada.
Espada feints a jab promting Gloppe to slip. Espada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gloppe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Espada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gloppe.
Gloppe throws a series of punches but Espada moves out of range.
Gloppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Espada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gloppe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloppe moves into range and clinches up with Espada.
Espada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gloppe has him pressed against the cage.
Espada tries to circle away but Gloppe has him pinned against the cage.
Gloppe pushes Espada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gloppe keeps control of Espada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Espada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Gloppe.
Gloppe lands an uppercut.
Gloppe lands a body shot.
Gloppe scores with a hook to the body.
Gloppe scores with a shot to the side of Espada's head.
Gloppe lands with a left to the head.
Espada throws a punch but it's blocked by Gloppe.
Still in the clinch, Espada scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada misses with the head strike.
Gloppe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Espada's efforts to push away.
Gloppe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gloppe throws a right and a left that Espada avoids nicely.
Gloppe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloppe misses with a wild body shot.
Gloppe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gloppe looks gassed!
Espada punishes Gloppe's body with a nice straight punch.
Gloppe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gloppe misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Espada.
Sloppy strikes from Espada. Those never looked like landing.
Gloppe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Espada connects with a nice looking jab.
Espada throws a series of punches but Gloppe avoids them all with ease.
Espada stalks Gloppe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gloppe's face. Gloppe staggers backwards, shaken.
Gloppe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gloppe throws a right hand that Espada ducks under and follows up with a left that Espada also avoids with ease.
Espada throws a right hand that Gloppe ducks under and follows up with a left that Gloppe also avoids with ease.
Gloppe closes the distance and pushes Espada back into the cage.
Gloppe tries a body shot but Espada blocks it.
Gloppe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Espada has had enough of the clinch but Gloppe keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada is looking to break free of the clinch but Gloppe has double underhooks.
Gloppe breaks the clinch.
Espada stuns Gloppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Espada drops Gloppe with a beautiful combination! Gloppe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Espada is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Espada moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Gloppe! Espada continues to tee off on Gloppe, landing with a left and a right! Espada connects with a right hand that leaves Gloppe sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Espada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guillermo Espada!
During a confident post fight interview, Guillermo Espada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolo Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolo Reese will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolo Reese!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dimagiba to the mat! Dimagiba manages to get full guard.
Dimagiba is controlling Reese's posture.
Reese is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimagiba has wrist control.
Reese drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dimagiba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dimagiba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dimagiba!
Reese manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reese looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dimagiba keeping control of the position.
Reese wants to free his trapped foot but Dimagiba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese postures up.
Reese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimagiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Reese prevents Dimagiba from improving his position.
Dimagiba is controlling Reese's trapped leg to prevent Reese from advancing to side control.
Dimagiba is looking for a sweep. Reese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimagiba is staying active underneath Reese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reese is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dimagiba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reese is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimagiba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reese is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimagiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Dimagiba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reese's back!
Reese trying to control but not successfully.
Dimagiba gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
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!
Dimagiba punishes Reese with strikes from the back mount.
Dimagiba scores with punches from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee is taking a good look at Reese as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dimagiba!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reese has one foot on Dimagiba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reese looking to score a takedown here. Dimagiba is defending well but Reese drives through and ends up in Dimagiba's guard.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimagiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reese preventing the sweep.
Dimagiba pulls Reese in close to prevent any damage.
Reese in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reese trying to move into half guard but instead Dimagiba has managed to sweep!
Reese throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dimagiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba working some strikes from top position.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reese is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Dimagiba cracks Reese with a solid left hand.
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 Berto Dimagiba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dimagiba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reese's guard.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba stops Reese from standing up.
Reese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimagiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba controlling from the top position.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Reese blocks nicely.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba stands up over Reese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba won't allow Reese to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dimagiba postures up.
Dimagiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Reese is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimagiba is aware though and is defending well.
Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba works over Reese with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
Dimagiba is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.
Reese has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba works over Reese with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba stands up over Reese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba postures up in Reese's guard and throws a big left but Reese blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Reese trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reese wants to stand but Dimagiba is controlling the position.
Reese has momentary wrist control but Dimagiba slips an elbow through the middle.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reese had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dimagiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Dimagiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reese has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimagiba has managed to get both his arms back between Reese's legs - danger averted.
Reese trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
Dimagiba distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimagiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dimagiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reese's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berto Dimagiba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reese gets caught napping as Dimagiba dives in and scores a takedown. Reese manages to retain guard.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Reese blocks nicely.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Reese is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reese is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimagiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Dimagiba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dimagiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reese has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimagiba has managed to get both his arms back between Reese's legs - danger averted.
Reese looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reese escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimagiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Reese has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
Reese looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reese has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
Dimagiba landing with the ground and pound.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Reese's brow.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba is in close to Reese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berto Dimagiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Rolo Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Reese is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reese prevents Dimagiba from standing back up.
Dimagiba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reese's back!
Reese tries to break free.
Berto Dimagiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimagiba landing with strikes.
Reese rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba controlling the pace.
Dimagiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berto Dimagiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimagiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berto Dimagiba!
Berto Dimagiba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yu Wi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu Wi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yu Wi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wi ducks under a wild hook from Rolland.
Rolland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wi tries for a takedown but Rolland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolland lands a body shot.
Rolland clinches up against the cage.
Rolland lands with a left to the head.
Wi tries to pull guard but Rolland holds him up against the cage and eventually Wi drops back down to his feet.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Wi.
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!
Wi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rolland to keep the fight standing.
Rolland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
and Rolland counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Wi! He's just covering up as Rolland starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Rolland!
Jamie Rolland retains his bantamweight title!
Jamie Rolland seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Autumn Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Shimazu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter throws a right hand that Shimazu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shimazu also avoids with ease.
Shimazu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shimazu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Shimazu misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back.
Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimazu loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Shimazu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimazu at a distance.
Shimazu throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Shimazu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shimazu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shimazu misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shimazu there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Hunter.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Shimazu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like William Shimazu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Shimazu.
Shimazu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter throws a jab when Shimazu was well out of range.
Shimazu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimazu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Shimazu looks gassed!
Shimazu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Shimazu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shimazu's calf.
Hunter with a hook.
Hunter digs a good body shot into Shimazu's ribs.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shimazu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunter.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Shimazu is rocked!
Hunter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shimazu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hunter is unloading with more strikes now! Shimazu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Autumn Hunter!
Autumn Hunter retains his heavyweight title!
Autumn Hunter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that - Elite Fighter Clothing © - **SALE** logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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